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How to watch 2025 NWSL opening weekend games on ESPN+

A new NWSL season kicks off in March 2025. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

It's time for a new season of NWSL action! The Orlando Pride took home the championship trophy in 2024. Only time will tell who will achieve glory in 2025.

Check out key facts on NWSL opening weekend:

Which teams are playing?

The Kansas City Current will take on the Portland Thorns from Kansas City, while Angel City FC faces off against the San Diego Wave in Los Angeles.

How can fans tune in?

Saturday

Pregame show with "SportsCenter" anchor Kelsey Riggs and World Cup champion Ali Krieger - 12:30 p.m. ET - ABC, ESPN+, and Disney+

Kansas City vs. Portland Thorns - 12:50 p.m. ET - ABC, ESPN+, and Disney+

Sunday

Angel City vs. San Diego - 6:50 p.m. ET - ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+

What else can fans expect from ESPN and NWSL this season?

The second season of NWSL on ABC and ESPN platforms will feature six games on ABC, including three playoff matches. ESPN will televise seven matches, ESPN2 will air nine, and ESPN Deportes will broadcast 13 games in Spanish. All 20 games on ESPN platforms will stream live in both English and Spanish on ESPN+.

How can fans access more NWSL coverage from ESPN?

Fans can check out the NWSL hub page for breaking news, scores, stats and more.