HERRIMAN, Utah (Sunday, November 8, 2026) – Utah Royals FC (14-10-5, 47 pts, 7th NWSL) continues its maiden voyage into the NWSL postseason, with a trip to Washington, D.C. this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. MT for its semifinal round matchup at Audi Field against the host, Spirit, available on CBS.
Upstart Utah busted brackets and shattered expectations around the league by defeating No. 2-seed San Diego Wave, 1-0, away from home on Friday, riding a 30th-minute game-winning goal from Mexican international Kiana Palacios and a heroic performance from USWNT goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn between the sticks. The gritty team effort earned Utah its first-ever postseason win in the Club playoff debut for Head Coach Jimmy Coenraets and the third-year Royals side.
The semifinal round of the 2026 NWSL Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel, has officially been set, the four-team round beginning this Saturday, November 14, on CBS at 10 a.m. MT. No. 7 Utah Royals FC travels to No. 3 Washington Spirit for a matinee matchup at Audi Field.
NWSL Shield winners Gotham FC defeated No. 8 Seattle Reign FC 1-0 and will host No. 4 Kansas City Current who defeated No. 5 Angel City FC 1-0. The match will take place at Icahn Stadium on Sunday, November 15 at 1 p.m. MT on ABC.
The 2026 NWSL Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel, will air across a variety of platforms for viewers tuning in outside the United States, including NWSL+.
The 2026 NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel, is set to air live from Audi Field in Washington D.C., on Saturday, November 21 at 6 p.m. MT. For the fifth consecutive season, the match will air in primetime on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Tickets for the match remain available by visiting the link below.
For more information on each match, and to purchase tickets, please visit the clubs’ respective websites below.
Semifinal home match tickets and information:
#1 Gotham FC
#3 Washington Spirit
