The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship is set to commence on November 15, following the announcement of the tournament bracket, which took place during a selection show on November 10, 2025, available on NCAA.com.
Championship Bracket Overview
➡️ Explore the automatic bids: A total of 30 conference champions have secured automatic qualifications. The remaining 34 spots have been allocated to teams selected at-large by the Division I Women’s Soccer Committee, with 16 teams receiving seeded rankings of Nos. 1-4.
Championship Schedule
- Selection Show: November 10, 2025, at 4 PM ET on NCAA.com
- First Round: November 15, 2025
- Second Round: November 20, 2025
- Third Round: November 23, 2025
- Quarterfinals: November 28 or 29, 2025
- Women’s College Cup:
- Semifinals: December 5, 2025
- Finals: December 8, 2025
👉 Click here for the interactive bracket.
Historical Context of the Championship
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels currently hold the record for the most national titles, boasting a remarkable 23 championships. Below is a list of the champions and runners-up from the past ten years:
| Year | Champion (Record) | Score | Runner-Up | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Carolina (22-5) | 1-0 | Wake Forest | Cary, N.C. |
| 2023 | Florida State (22-0-1) | 5-1 | Stanford | Cary, N.C. |
| 2022 | UCLA (22-2-1) | 3-2 (2ot) | North Carolina | Cary, N.C. |
| 2021 | Florida State (22-1-2) | 0-0 (2ot, pk) | BYU | Santa Clara, Calif. |
| 2020 | Santa Clara (10-1-1) | 1-1 (2ot, pk) | Florida State | Cary, N.C. |
| 2019 | Stanford (24-1-0) | 0-0 (2ot, pk) | North Carolina | San Jose, Calif. |
| 2018 | Florida State (20-4-3) | 1-0 | North Carolina | Cary, N.C. |
| 2017 | Stanford (23-1-0) | 3-2 | UCLA | Orlando, Fla. |
| 2016 | Southern California (19-4-2) | 3-1 | West Virginia | San Jose, Calif. |
| 2015 | Penn State (22-3-2) | 1-0 | Duke | Cary, N.C. |
