Major League Rugby playoffs schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams to watch 2025 MLR postseason

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The 2025 Major League Rugby playoffs are set, and eight teams remain in the hunt for the Shield after a regular season filled with surprises. At the top, the New England Free Jacks and Utah Warriors claimed the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences, with the former grinding out results and the latter lighting up the scoreboard.

Meanwhile, Seattle’s explosive win over Miami not only secured their postseason spot but also shut the door on San Diego’s playoff hopes, leaving Ma’a Nonu’s former side to wonder what might have been after a late-season slump.

The playoff field features a mix of juggernauts and gritty grinders. Chicago Hounds proved that style points aren’t everything, edging Houston 15-12 in a bruising defensive battle. They’ll now host Old Glory DC in a matchup that pits structure against flair. On the other side, RFCLA will face the SaberCats in what promises to be a hard-hitting affair in Texas. Utah, arguably the most entertaining side all year, now prepares for a showdown with Seattle in a rematch of one of the season’s most thrilling contests.

While the postseason looms large, the MLR’s bottom tier has plenty to reflect on. NOLA and San Diego fell short despite late surges, and Anthem RFC’s winless streak stretched to 32 games. Still, with only three weeks of rugby left, attention now turns to the big stage, where any slip-up could mean the end of the road. From coast to coast, the path to the Championship Final in Rhode Island runs through a gauntlet of high-stakes clashes, and the drama is only just beginning.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Major League Rugby playoffs, including TV channel and streaming options for the postseason tournament. 

Major League Rugby playoffs scheduleThe MLR playoffs will be held on Saturday, June 14, Sunday, June 15, Saturday, June 21, and Saturday, June 28. Below is a complete look at the schedule and matchups.

Conference Semifinals: Saturday, June 14 & 15MatchupsDate & Time (ET)Chicago Hounds vs. Old Glory DCJune 14 at 7 p.m. Utah Warriors vs. Seattle SeawolvesJune 14 at 10 p.m.NE Free Jacks vs. Miami SharksJune 15 at 2 p.m.Houston SaberCats vs. RFC Los AngelesJune 15 at 8:30 p.m.Conference Finals: Saturday, June 21MatchupsConferenceNew England/Miami vs. Chicago/DCEasternUtah/Seattle vs. Houston/LAWesternMLR Championship: Saturday, June 28The championship game will be held at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

MatchupTime (ET)TV/Live StreamEastern Conference winner vs. Western Conference winner2 p.m.ESPN+, Fubo, ESPN2How to watch Major League Rugby playoffsTV channel: ESPN2Live stream: ESPN+, FuboEvery Major League Rugby match will be available to stream on ESPN+ throughout the 2025 season.

For a limited time (offer through June 20), new and eligible returning subscribers can get three months of ESPN+ for just $4.99 per month, a savings of more than 50% over the usual $11.99 monthly rate.

Select Major League Rugby matches will also air on ESPN2. Those matches can be streamed on Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new users.

Major League Rugby playoffs standings 2025Here is a look at the league standings going into the postseason. 

RankTeamOverall1Utah Warriors11-52NE Free Jacks11-53Houston SaberCats10-64Chicago Hounds11-55RFC Los Angeles8-1-76Seattle Seawolves8-1-77San Diego Legion8-88Old Glory DC8-89Miami Sharks8-810NOLA Gold4-1211Anthem RC0-16