NWSL regular season schedule has arrived and with it comes 190 total games with 182 regular season matches, seven playoff games, the 2025 Challenge Cup, and the return of Decision Day. The Challenge Cup will kick off the new season with a rematch of the NWSL Championship between Orlando Pride and Washington Spirit on March 7,

The National Women's Soccer League released its 2025 schedule on Wednesday, and perhaps the biggest news was its speed. The NWSL, which has long struggled with scheduling because most of its teams are secondary tenants in their stadiums,

The season will be stretched across 26 weeks, to help mitigate the need for midweek matches and accommodate the return of the beloved Decision Day. The chaotic NWSL regular season finale will conclude with all teams playing on November 2. Before diving into the 2025 schedule game-by-game, here are some highlights.

NWSL announced its full 2025 schedule on Wednesday, resurrecting Decision Day and starting a new rivalry weekend.