National Women’s Soccer League Announces 2025 NWSL Championship Will Be Held at San Jose’s PayPal Park

Home of San Jose Earthquakes and Bay FC will host the league’s 12th final Nov. 22

San Jose, CA (June 13, 2025) - The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced today that PayPal Park, home of Bay FC and Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes, will be the host venue of the 2025 NWSL Championship. The 2025 title-match will be held Saturday, November 22, and kick off at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. For the fourth straight year, the match will broadcast in primetime on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the NWSL’s support of our club, our ambitions, and the work we’ve done to make Bay FC a world class organization in such a short time,” said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart. “The NWSL Championship brings another top soccer event to the Bay Area in 2025 and is an indicator of how impactful the Bay Area is in the global soccer landscape, the tremendous support of the game across the region and the widespread passion shown by fans for women’s sports. We’re looking forward to putting on a top-tier event for fans of both Bay Area soccer and the NWSL.”

Tickets for the match will be available for purchase in August. To gain early access to a presale before the general public, fans are encouraged to sign up to receive exclusive access to the presale here.

“We’re honored to host the NWSL Championship at PayPal Park, which has become one of the premier soccer venues in North America,” said Jared Shawlee, President of the San Jose Earthquakes. “From several sold-out U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Team matches, to the Concacaf Gold Cup, the MLS All-Star Game, the NCAA Women’s College Cup and now the NWSL’s pinnacle match, we are looking forward to showcasing another world-class event in San Jose.

Inaugurated in 2015, PayPal Park seats 18,000 fans and is the home venue of Bay FC and Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes. Across its 11 seasons, the stadium has hosted top domestic and international competitions, including international friendly matches for both the United States Men’s and Women’s National Teams, World Cup qualifiers and the 2016 MLS All Star game. The venue has hosted Bay FC since its inaugural 2024 season, hosting 18,000 for the club’s first home match and welcoming over 13,000 fans per game, the fifth best attendance mark in the league in 2024.

“We’re thrilled to bring the NWSL Championship back to the West Coast and to a region with as rich a history in women’s soccer as the Bay Area,” said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. “This community’s passion for the game, combined with the excitement surrounding one of our newestteams in Bay FC, makes it the perfect setting to celebrate the league’s top talent and crown our next champion. We are grateful to our partners at Bay FC, the San Jose Earthquakes, the San Jose Sports Authority and the Bay Area Host Committee for their commitment and collaboration in bringing this event to life, and we look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for players, fans and the entire soccer community in November.”

The NWSL Championship brings another top sporting event to the Bay Area. PayPal Park is set to host matches in this summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup, including the United States’ Group Stage contest vs. Trinidad and Tobago June 15. Nearby Levi’s Stadium is set to host Super Bowl LX, in addition to staging six matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.\

“We are honored to welcome the NWSL Championship to the Bay Area,” said Zaileen Janmohamed, President and CEO of the Bay Area Host Committee. “Having hosted the NBA All-Star Game in 2025, and with Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup on the horizon for 2026, the Bay Area is emerging as a premier global destination for sport. As a community rooted in innovation, equity, and excellence, the NWSL Championship is a welcome addition to our exciting lineup and we’re proud to celebrate these athletes and leaders shaping the future of the game.”

The NWSL Championship at PayPal Park will conclude the 2025 NWSL season, the 13th in league history. Additional events and programming alongside the match, including the return of Fan Fest and the 2025 NWSL Skills Challenge, presented by CarMax will be announced at a later date. The 2025 marquee match marks the fifth time the contest has been held on the West Coast, and will be preceded by the NWSL Playoffs, played amongst the top eight regular season finishers in the NWSL standings. The playoffs are set to begin the weekend of November 7-9, with the semifinal round set for the following week November 14-16.

“The history of women’s soccer runs deeply and strongly in the Bay Area,” said Bay FC Co-Founder and USWNT Legend Brandi Chastain. “From the roster of the national team players born and raised here to the first ever professional domestic league champions coming from here, our community’s fabric is woven with the greatest the game has to offer. We are thrilled to host the next set of champions in the NWSL final in the place women’s soccer calls home.”

The 2025 NWSL season is off to a strong start, building on the momentum of a record-breaking 2024 campaign that saw a 285% increase in broadcast viewership, a 47% rise in match attendance, and the first season in league history to welcome over two million fans.

About the Bay Area Host Committee 

The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) is the region’s first long-term sports entity, dedicated to uniting the Bay Area through sport by building pride, connecting communities, and reenergizing the region. As a nonprofit, BAHC partners with local teams, civic leaders, and businesses to bring world-class sporting events to the Bay Area—driving lasting economic, cultural, and social impact. 

BAHC is proud to have Boston Consulting Group (BCG), EA SPORTS, Kaiser Permanente and other visionary organizations as founding partners, supporting its mission to bring communities together and create lasting legacies through world-class events and sports. For more information, visit www.bayareahostcommittee.com or email us at info@bayareahostcommittee.com.  

About NWSL

The National Women’s Soccer League is the premier women’s professional soccer league in the world featuring national team players from around the globe. The clubs are Angel City FC, Bay FC, Boston Legacy FC, Chicago Stars FC, Denver NWSL, Gotham FC, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns FC, Racing Louisville FC, San Diego Wave FC, Seattle Reign FC, Utah Royals FC, and Washington Spirit.