. In line with Nielsen Large Information+ Panel, ESPN has seen a 61% enhance throughout all platforms — ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, Disney+, and ESPN Deportes — with regards to the NWSL. So, whereas the 2024 season averaged 141,000 viewers, the 2025 season elevated to 228,000.
ESPN revealed that the most-watched match was Kansas Metropolis Present vs. Portland Thorns on March 15 with a median of 610,000 viewers on ABC and ESPN+, adopted by the Chicago Stars vs. Washington Spirit on Could 10 with a median of 561,000 viewers on ABC and ESPN+. Most lately, the NJ/NY Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit drew a median of 325,000 viewers on August 9.
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Apart from, ESPN discovered there was a rise within the Spanish-speaking followers, with a surge of 109% viewers on ESPN Deportes in comparison with 2024. Concerning gender, 50% of the viewers was feminine for the second consecutive season.
Who’s the most-watched workforce? The reply is Washington Spirit, since three of the highest 5 most-watched matches on ABC and ESPN embody the Capitol membership.
ESPN prepares particular protection for the playoffs
November 7 marks the start of the 2025 playoffs, that includes the match between Orlando Pleasure and Seattle Reign. Protection will begin at 4 PM ET with a particular version of Fútbol W, the channel’s weekly studio program devoted to skilled ladies’s soccer, and will probably be aired on ESPN2.
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Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger will characteristic on this particular program and can supply unique previews, match evaluation, and an interview with Portland Thorns’ Olivia Moultrie.
Two days later, on November 9, ABC and ESPN+ will air two playoff video games: Kansas Metropolis Present vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC at 12:45 PM and later the identical day, Portland Thorns FC vs. San Diego Wave at 3 PM.