The Orlando Pride have officially clinched the first seed in the 2024 NWSL Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel. The Pride are set to make their first appearance in the postseason since 2017, and with the NWSL Shield won, the Pride have secured home-field advantage through the semifinal round of the playoffs.
2024 NWSL Playoffs Format
Eight clubs qualify for the 2024 NWSL Playoffs and as part of this year’s expanded postseason format, the playoffs will now consist of four quarterfinal matches, eliminating byes to the semifinals. The quarterfinal round will take place the weekend of Nov. 9-10 with matches airing live across CBS, ESPN/ABC and Prime Video platforms. The semifinal round, set for the weekend of Nov. 16-17, will feature matches on CBS and ESPN/ABC.
The 2024 NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23 and be played at CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current and the world’s first soccer stadium purpose built for a women’s professional team.