NWSL Championship 2026: semifinal markets guide

Who is still in the NWSL playoffs?

The quarterfinals are done. No. 3 Washington Spirit beat No. 6 Portland Thorns FC 4-1, and No. 7 Utah Royals FC beat No. 2 San Diego Wave FC 1-0. No. 1 seed and NWSL Shield winner Gotham FC beat No. 8 Seattle Reign FC 1-0, and No. 4 Kansas City Current beat No. 5 Angel City FC 1-0 in extra time.

That leaves two semifinals:

• Washington hosts Utah at Audi Field on Saturday, November 14, with coverage from 12 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.
• Gotham hosts Kansas City on Sunday, November 15, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC. The NWSL has not yet confirmed the venue.

Both California clubs are out: Utah knocked out San Diego, and Kansas City knocked out Angel City. Any market card that still lists either one as a title contender is out of date.

When and where is the 2026 NWSL Championship?

The final is Saturday, November 21, 2026, with kickoff at 8 p.m. ET at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. It airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+. The venue was set before the playoffs, so it stays the same whoever reaches the final. That means Washington would play the final on its home field if it beats Utah.

How NWSL championship markets work

A yes or no event contract asks whether a specific outcome happens. A winning yes contract pays $1, and the price before that is the market's current view, not a promise. A contract on Gotham reaching the final settles after its semifinal, while a championship contract waits for November 21. Treat those as separate questions.

Playoff contracts can also differ on extra time and penalties. Kansas City's quarterfinal went to extra time, which shows why it matters. If a contract names only the two clubs, read the full rules to see which periods count.

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What to check before trading

Start with the NWSL's current bracket and the semifinal schedule, and check Gotham's venue once the league confirms it. Then read the full contract question, not just the headline: is it about a semifinal winner, a finalist or the champion? Check the settlement source and what happens if a match is moved.

Sources

• National Women's Soccer League, "Semifinal Round Set for 2026 NWSL Playoffs, Presented by Google Pixel," November 9, 2026. Read November 9, 2026.
• National Women's Soccer League, "2026 NWSL Championship" event page, read November 9, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Which teams are left in the 2026 NWSL playoffs?

Gotham FC, Kansas City Current, Washington Spirit and Utah Royals FC, after the quarterfinal round.

When are the NWSL semifinals?

Washington hosts Utah on Saturday, November 14, and Gotham hosts Kansas City on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

When is the 2026 NWSL Championship?

Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on CBS and Paramount+.

Are San Diego Wave and Angel City still in?

No. Utah beat San Diego and Kansas City beat Angel City in the quarterfinals.