2023 NWSL playoffs: Bracket, schedule, results, how to watch

The 2023 NWSL Championship is just around the corner, with Gotham FC and OL Reign facing off for the title.

No matter which team wins, the league will see a first-time champion. Gotham had not won a playoff game until this season, while the Reign claimed their first postseason win since 2015.

Gotham squeaked into the playoffs with the sixth and final berth, but they upset the No. 3 North Carolina Courage and then the No. 2 Portland Thorns. The No. 5 Reign bested No. 4 Angel City FC in the quarterfinals, then upset the No. 1 San Diego Wave in the semifinals.

The NWSL Championship is set for 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 11, at San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.

2023 NWSL playoffs: Seeding

Six teams will compete in the 2023 NWSL playoffs, with the top two seeds receiving byes to the semifinal round.

1. San Diego Wave — 37 points, 11-4-7 W-D-L
2. Portland Thorns — 35 points, 10-5-7
3. North Carolina Courage — 33 points, 9-6-7
4. OL Reign — 32 points, 9-5-8
5. Angel City FC — 31 points, 8-7-7
6. Gotham FC — 31 points, 8-7-7

Six teams did not make the cut for the postseason.

• Orlando Pride — 31 points, 10-1-11
• Washington Spirit — 30 points, 7-9-6
• Racing Louisville — 27 points, 6-9-7
• Houston Dash — 26 points, 6-8-8
• Kansas City Current — 26 points, 8-2-12
• Chicago Red Stars — 24 points, 7-3-12

2023 NWSL playoffs: Schedule

Quarterfinals

• (4) OL Reign 1, (5) Angel City FC 0
• (6) Gotham FC 2, (3) North Carolina Courage 0

Semifinals

• (6) Gotham FC 1, (2) Portland Thorns 0 (AET)
• (4) OL Reign 1, (1) San Diego Wave 0

NWSL Championship

• (4) OL Reign vs. (6) Gotham FC
  • 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 11 — CBS