Live Updates: 2025 Women’s NCAA Soccer Bracket and College Cup Schedule
The journey toward the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament is set to kick off with the official announcement of the 2025 bracket on November 10. This event will unveil the matchup details for the upcoming tournament, showcasing the top collegiate teams across the country.
2025 NCAA Women’s Soccer Bracket Reveal
The NCAA will reveal the full 64-team field during a selection show at 4 p.m. ET, hosted exclusively on the NCAA’s website. Approximately half of the tournament spots have already been claimed through automatic qualifiers from their respective conference tournaments.
Teams Entered via Automatic Qualification
- American: UTSA
- America East: Maine
- ACC: Stanford
- Atlantic 10: Dayton
- ASUN: Lipscomb
- Big East: Xavier
- Big Sky: Montana
- Big South: High Point
- Big Ten: Washington
- Big 12: BYU
- Big West: Cal Poly
- CAA: Elon
- Conference USA: Liberty
- Horizon League: Milwaukee
- Ivy League: Dartmouth
- MAAC: Sacred Heart
- MAC: Western Michigan
- Missouri Valley: UIC
- Mountain West: Utah State
- NEC: Wagner
- Ohio Valley: Tennessee Tech
- Patriot League: Army
- SEC: Vanderbilt
- SoCon: Samford
- Southland: Houston Christian
- SWAC: Grambling State
- Summit League: South Dakota State
- Sun Belt: Texas State
- WAC: California Baptist
- WCC: Pepperdine
Key Dates for the Tournament
The tournament will begin with the first round from November 14-16, followed by subsequent rounds leading up to the Women’s College Cup. The Cup will be hosted at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, marking a return to this venue after three years in Cary, North Carolina.
Important Matchups for the First Round
| Region | Matchup | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Region | UIC vs. Notre Dame | (8-7-6) at (14-1-3) |
| Vanderbilt Region | Grambling vs. TCU | (11-6-5) at (15-2-2) |
| Stanford Region | Cal Poly vs. Stanford | (10-2-9) at (16-1-2) |
| Virginia Region | Elon vs. Duke | (11-2-7) at (13-4-1) |
Defending Champion
North Carolina will enter the tournament as the defending national champion, following their victory over Wake Forest in the previous championship match. The upcoming tournament promises excitement as teams vie for the prestigious title.
Future Updates
Stay tuned for live updates on the NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament bracket, including seedings and match details. El-Balad will provide comprehensive coverage as teams prepare for this competitive event.
