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The NWSL playoffs are here and there are only seven games left in the postseason, including the championship game later this month. Below, we've compiled everything you need to know to watch the NWSL playoffs, starting with this weekend's quarterfinals.

The final eight teams will face off in the National Women's Soccer League playoffs, with defending champions NJ/NY Gotham FC looking to repeat last year's success. But first they have to prevail against the Portland Thorns, who won the championship in 2022. Other quarterfinal games include the Chicago Red Stars vs. Orlando Pride, North Carolina Courage vs. Kansas City Current and Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit.

The quarterfinals will take place November 8-10 and will be broadcast on Prime Video, CBS and ABC. While no information has been released regarding viewing options for the two semifinal games (November 16), the championship game will air on CBS on November 23. We will keep this page updated as more information becomes available.

Read on to learn how to watch the NWSL playoffs. All of the options we recommended today are also highlighted in our list of the best sports streaming services and allow you to live stream games from select other leagues.

How to watch the NWSL playoffs in the USA

The NWSL playoffs will be broadcast across multiple streaming services and networks. The first game of the quarterfinals, a match between the Chicago Red Stars and Orlando Pride, kicks off on Friday, November 8th at 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. Prime Video subscriptions start at $9/month, but you can also access Prime Video with a standard Amazon Prime subscription. Customers can get a 30-day free trial.

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Monthly subscription to Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is a powerful, competitive streaming service that is more than just a Prime membership benefit. You can also sign up for an individual plan for $9/month.

The current North Carolina Courage vs. Kansas City quarterfinal game will air on Saturday, November 9th at 12pm ET on CBS. If you don't have access to CBS, you can live stream the network via Paramount Plus. You must subscribe to the Paramount Plus tier with Showtime to access CBS' live streaming features. Subscriptions for this tier start at $13/month, but new customers can try the service for free for a week. CBS will also host the NWSL championship game.

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Paramount Plus with Showtime (monthly plan)

Paramount Plus offers a huge library of on-demand content from Paramount, CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and MTV. The Premium plan also includes Showtime and live CBS streaming. It costs $12.99 per month or $120 per year.

The final two quarterfinal games will air on ABC on Sunday, November 10th. The first game between Bay FC and Washington Spirit begins at 12:30 p.m. ET. The next game, a match between the Portland Thorns and NJ/NY Gotham FC, will air at 3:00 p.m. ET. Cord cutters can live stream ABC through a live TV streaming service like DirecTV Stream or Fubo. Both options also offer CBS, allowing viewers to watch multiple NWSL playoff games. DirecTV Stream plans start at $87/month and include a five-day free trial, while Fubo subscriptions start at $80/month and include a seven-day free trial.

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DirecTV stream

DirecTV Stream, formerly known as AT&T TV, offers streaming access to a wide range of live channels, including most of the major networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

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Fubo Pro plan

Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge channel library includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also add additional programming to your plan, but this will cost you additional money.

Here's how you can watch the NWSL playoffs from anywhere

When you're on the go, you can continue to enjoy your usual viewing options using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs, like our top pick ExpressVPN, are cybersecurity tools that allow you to change your device's virtual location and increase your online security. By changing your virtual location, you can use your favorite websites and apps just as you would at home.

The services we recommend today require country-specific payment methods, so this option is best for Americans who are currently traveling abroad and hope to access their usual streaming options. Read on to learn how to use a VPN and check out our ExpressVPN review for more information on the app, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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ExpressVPN plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security and extensive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN on the market that excels in every way and offers many advanced features that make it exceptional. Better yet, you can save up to 49% and get three additional months free today.

How to watch NWSL playoffs with a VPN

Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
Install it on the device you use to watch.
Turn it on and set it to a location in the USA.
Sign up for one of the streaming services above if you don't already have an account.
Enjoy the game.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content could violate the terms of service for certain services. Insider neither advocates nor condones the illegal use of VPNs.

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