ESPN Announces 2025 Women’s College Soccer Schedule with 1,980+ Matches
ESPN just rolled out a huge schedule for the 2025 Women’s Collegiate Soccer season. There will be over 1,980 matches on their various platforms.
This kind of coverage really shows ESPN’s push to spotlight women’s sports. Fans will get more access to collegiate soccer than ever before.
The season kicks off with a big one: defending champs North Carolina face Tennessee on August 14. There’s a blend of regular-season games, conference championships, and some spicy non-conference matchups on deck.
Get ready for a season that’s honestly packed with action.
Unprecedented Coverage Across ESPN Platforms
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ESPN will spread coverage across ESPN+, ESPNU, SEC Network (SECN), and ACC Network (ACCN). Most of the matches—over 1,750, actually—will stream on ESPN+.
That makes ESPN+ the go-to spot for sports streaming this season. But if you prefer TV, 64 regular-season games will air on ESPNU, SECN, and ACCN.
So, plenty of ways to catch your team, whether you’re streaming or flipping channels.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Schedule
The 2025 slate is honestly stacked with big-time games. Here are a few that stand out:
- Season Opener: No. 1 North Carolina at Tennessee on August 14 at 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
- Notable Non-Conference Games:
- Aug. 17: No. 2 Notre Dame at No. 6 Arkansas, 6:30 p.m., SEC Network
- Aug. 21: No. 18 Ohio State at No. 21 South Carolina, 7 p.m., SEC Network
- Sep. 17: No. 3 Florida State at No. 1 North Carolina, 7 p.m., ACC Network
- Sep. 24: No. 1 North Carolina at No. 2 Notre Dame, 6 p.m., ACC Network
- Oct. 9: No. 3 Florida State at No. 2 Notre Dame, 7 p.m., ACC Network
- Top Rivalry Match: Oct. 12: No. 1 North Carolina at No. 4 Duke, 1 p.m., ESPNU
- Other Notable Games:
- Oct. 16: No. 10 Wake Forest at Clemson at 7 p.m., ACC Network
- Oct. 19: No. 7 Stanford at Miami at Noon, ACC Network
- Oct. 22: No. 16 Santa Clara at Gonzaga at 9 p.m., ESPNU
Expanded Streaming on ESPN+
ESPN+ is where you’ll find most women’s collegiate soccer this season. They’re streaming more than 1,750 matches from over 22 conferences.
- America East
- American
- ASUN
- Atlantic 10
- Big 12
- Big East
- Big Sky
- Big South
- Big West
- Conference USA
- Horizon League
- Ivy
- Metro Atlantic
- Mid-American
- Missouri Valley
- Ohio Valley
- Patriot League
- Southern
- Southland
- Sun Belt
- West Coast
- Western Athletic
On top of regular-season games, ESPN+ will also stream over 100 conference championship matches. That’s a lot of soccer, honestly.
Veteran Commentary Teams
The coverage gets a boost from ESPN’s experienced commentary crews. Jenn Hildreth, a seasoned play-by-play pro, and Lori Lindsey, former U.S. Women’s National Team midfielder, will call the top ACC games every week.
Mike Watts, who’s basically the voice of SEC women’s soccer, pairs up with analyst Jill Loyden—a former USWNT goalkeeper. Also back in the booth: Alex Perlman, Glenn Davis, and Jonathan Yardley, plus analysts Marion Crowder and Kacey White.
Enhanced Viewing Experience
This fall, ESPN plans to offer its full lineup of networks and services directly to fans. The ESPN App is getting some serious upgrades too.
You’ll get integrated game stats, betting info, fantasy sports, shopping, multiview options, and a personalized *SportsCenter For You*. Whether you watch on your phone or TV, and no matter how you subscribe, those features will be there.
Commitment to Women’s Sports
ESPN has really stepped up its coverage of the 2025 women’s collegiate soccer season. This move shows a genuine commitment to women’s sports that goes beyond just words.
By giving fans more access than ever before, ESPN is raising the profile of women’s collegiate soccer. It’s hard not to feel a bit inspired—maybe this will light a spark in the next generation of athletes.
Curious about the full 2025 schedule? You can check it out in the official ESPN press release.
Don’t forget to keep an eye on ESPN and its platforms for all the latest updates. The 2025 women’s collegiate soccer season promises a lot—let’s see where it goes.