Beat Utah on Friday, and the Wave host an NWSL playoff semifinal at Snapdragon Stadium the weekend of November 13-15. That’s one win from the club’s first NWSL Championship . The date, kickoff and tickets haven’t been announced yet, so here’s what you can plan around now.

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Don’t Assume Saturday

Most people will pencil this in for Saturday. Hold off. The Aztecs host Utah State at Snapdragon on Saturday, November 14 at 6:30 PM, so wait for the official date before you book anything.

What’s at Stake

One match, winner goes to the final. A tie after 90 minutes goes to two 15-minute extra time periods, then a penalty shootout.

The winner plays in the NWSL Championship on Saturday, November 21 at 5:00 PM PT at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The Wave have never played in one. They’ve lost both of their semifinals: 2-1 at Portland in 2022, and 1-0 to OL Reign at Snapdragon in 2023, in front of 32,262, the biggest crowd in NWSL playoff history.

Tickets

Semifinal tickets aren’t on sale yet. Season Ticket Members get first access to their seats for each home playoff round, and joining for 2027 now is the only way to guarantee a seat. See the Wave Season Ticket Guide.

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Planning Your Visit

• Parking guide and advance parking passes
• Green Line Trolley
• Clear bag policy and what’s allowed
• Food and drink
• Seating chart and 3D seat viewer
• Bringing kids
• Accessibility

Wave Semifinal FAQ

When is the San Diego Wave playoff semifinal?
If the Wave beat Utah on November 6, they play the weekend of November 13-15. The exact date and kickoff haven’t been announced.

Will the semifinal be at Snapdragon Stadium?
Yes, if the Wave advance. As the No. 2 seed, they have home field in the semifinal round.

Who would the Wave play?
The winner of Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns on Sunday, November 8.

Are semifinal tickets on sale?
Not yet. Season Ticket Members get first access to their seats for each home playoff round.

What happens if the semifinal is tied?
A tie after 90 minutes goes to two 15-minute extra time periods, then a penalty shootout.

More San Diego Wave FC

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