The football world is buzzing as we head into a massive weekend of action, with El Clasico headlines and the EFL promotion playoffs kicking off. While the UEFA Champions League final is now set between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain—after PSG edged Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate—there's plenty of drama to unpack before the Budapest showdown. Let's break down what's on tap.
Friday kicks off with Championship playoff intensity as Hull City faces Millwall at 3 p.m. on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. Over in the USL, Louisville City takes on Pittsburgh Riverhounds at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Golazo Network, offering a prime opportunity to catch rising American talent. The NWSL also heats up with Orlando Pride battling North Carolina Courage at 8 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video.
Saturday brings a full slate of must-watch matches. The Championship playoff race continues with Middlesbrough vs. Southampton at 7:30 a.m. on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network. In the Premier League, Manchester City looks to maintain their title push against Brentford at 12:30 p.m. on NBC. Bundesliga fans can tune in for Wolfsburg vs. Bayern Munich at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN Select, while Serie A offers Lecce vs. Juventus at 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+. Later, the NWSL features Gotham FC vs. Boston Legacy at 6:30 p.m. on Ion, and MLS action wraps the night with Nashville SC vs. D.C. United at 9:15 p.m. on FS1.
Sunday is the crown jewel of the weekend. The Premier League serves up West Ham United vs. Arsenal at 11:30 a.m. on USA Network, as the Gunners look to keep their momentum alive. But the main event is El Clasico: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid at 3 p.m. on ESPN, with Real Madrid in crisis mode after a shaky run. Can they turn it around at Camp Nou? Elsewhere, Serie A offers AC Milan vs. Atalanta at 2:45 p.m. on Paramount+, the NWSL showcases Kansas City Current vs. Chicago Stars at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN, and MLS closes with LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo at 9 p.m. on Apple TV. Don't miss the UEFA Europa Conference League final between Strasbourg and Rayo Vallecano at 3 p.m. on Paramount+.
To stay ahead of the action, tune into Morning Footy weekdays from 8-10 a.m. on Golazo Network for highlights, interviews, and the biggest storylines. For women's soccer fans, Attacking Third delivers NWSL and USWNT analysis on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, plus Sunday live streams. And for USMNT coverage, Call it What You Want airs Tuesdays and Thursdays with Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola. Whether you're gearing up for the pitch or just looking for the perfect kit to rep your team, this weekend has something for every soccer lover.