How to watch Gotham FC take on Houston Dash in the last game before the break

NJ/NY Gotham FC will play their final NWSL game before the summer break. The league is pausing for the usual CBA-mandated break, the international window, and some of the 2026 World Cup. The Bats will end this part of the season at home when they welcome the Houston Dash to town.

This will be a game that is a must-win, for the ladies will want to put the recent CONCACAF W Champions Cup knockout round in the past. Gotham FC lost both of their games, failing to defend their 2024-25 title. More importantly, the Bats do not want to lose at home in the final game before the break. Otherwise, the loss will sit and leave a sour taste, and the team will not be able to do anything to reverse their recent misfortunes.

Alas, while the Champions Cup was an ultimate failure, Gotham has been doing well in the NWSL. They are unbeaten in their last five fixtures, going 4-0-1 during that stretch. The performances have been stronger, and the NJ/NY side continues to be one of the best defensive teams in the NWSL.

At the same time, the Bats and the Dash are only separated by four points. The 2026 campaign is a tight race as seen by the teams, for they sit in fifth place and 11th place, respectively. Houston also won their last match, ending a six-game winless streak. So, this will not be a walk in the park for Gotham FC. And, more often than not, these meetings are never easy.

How to watch Gotham FC and the Houston Dash

Date

Sunday, May 31

Time

3:00 PM ET

How to watch on TV and streaming

ESPN+ in English and ESPN Deportes in Spanish

How to listen

Unknown

How to watch in person

Supporters can go to Sports Illustrated Stadium to watch the game in person.

How to follow

Fans can follow the game on Gotham’s social media accounts, the NWSL feed on the NWSL website, and other websites like ESPN.com.

Final notes

There is a lot going on at the match on Sunday. The club is combining with Rutgers University to celebrate the school and bring alumni to the match. It is also a day for the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

The big event, though, is that Gotham FC will honor long-time player Mandy Freeman. The defender has not played yet this year due to injury, but her loyalty to the team has not gone unnoticed. Plus, she is a good defender, and she is always ready to play, whether she starts or comes off the bench. Since Freeman has been with the club since 2017, it is not shocking that she is being honored.

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