The stage is set at Audi Field as Washington Spirit welcome NJ/NY Gotham FC in what promises to be a tightly contested NWSL showdown.
Spirit have started the season strong, sitting third in the table with four wins out of five and just one loss—an impressive early run that has their fans hopeful. With a dominant head-to-head record over Gotham (16 wins to 8), they’ll be looking to keep the momentum rolling and make home advantage count.
On the other side, Gotham FC haven’t quite hit top gear yet but remain very much in the mix at 4th, currently sitting fourth with two wins, two draws, and two losses. Their start has been more inconsistent, but a positive result in D.C. could be just what they need to find their rhythm.
With the visitors hungry to close the gap and Spirit looking to solidify their top-three spot, expect a high-energy clash with plenty at stake early in the NWSL season.
Here's everything you need to know about Washington Spirit and Gotham FC, including TV channel and streaming options for the NWSL matchup.
Where to watch Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC NWSL: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: Ion
- Live stream: Fubo
This match is available for live TV broadcast on Ion in the United States. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC NWSL start time
- Date: Saturday, Apr. 26
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m. PT
Washington Spirit and Gotham FC clash will kick off at 1:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, April 26, from the Audi Field, Washington, DC.
Washington Spirit schedule 2025
Here are Washington Spirit's next five games of the 2025 NWSL regular season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Apr. 26 | vs. Gotham | 1:00 p.m. |
| May 2 | vs. Angel City | 8:00 p.m. |
| May 10 | at Chicago | 12:50 p.m. |
| May 17 | vs. Utah | 7:30 p.m. |
| May 23 | at Seattle | 10:00 p.m. |
Gotham FC schedule 2025
Here are Gotham FC's next five games of the 2025 NWSL regular season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Apr. 26 | at Washington | 1:00 p.m. |
| May 4 | vs. Chicago | 1:00 p.m. |
| May 9 | at Louisville | 8:00 p.m. |
| May 16 | vs. San Diego | 7:30 p.m. |
| Jun. 7 | vs. KC Current | 1:00 p.m. |