The United States Women’s National Team is lacing up once again this weekend, gearing up for a friendly clash against the People’s Republic of China — a storied rivalry with plenty of chapters already written.
The Stars and Stripes head into the contest looking to bounce back from a tough 2-1 stumble to Brazil on April 8. That loss came just days after they edged the same Seleccao squad in an April 5 friendly and topped them in the Olympic gold medal match in Paris. In their latest bout, it was Brazil’s Amanda Gutierres who stole the spotlight, netting a heartbreaker deep into stoppage time.
As for the visitors, China’s Steel Roses — ranked 17th in the world—are trying to rekindle the flame of their glory days. But recent results have been a mixed bag. A group-stage exit at the 2023 World Cup and a missed ticket to the 2024 Olympics have left them with something to prove.
Still, they’ve found flashes of form this year, grabbing third place at the Pinatar Cup with a draw against Canada, a thumping win over Chinese Taipei, and a loss to Mexico. They followed that up by storming to the title at the Yongchuan International Tournament, hammering Uzbekistan 5-0 in the semis and cruising past Thailand 5-1 in the final.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
USWNT vs. China live stream, TV channel
The USWNT vs. China women's friendly game will be broadcast live in English on TBS and TruTV, with streaming options available on Max (formerly HBO Max) and Sling.
For Spanish-language coverage, the match will air on Telemundo and can be streamed via Peacock.
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What time does USWNT vs. China kick off?
The USWNT vs. China match will take place at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota and kicks off on Saturday, May 31 at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, May 31 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, May 31 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, May 31 | 3:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, May 31 | 2:30 p.m. |
USWNT's schedule 2025
Here are USWNT's next five games for the 2025 International Women's Friendlies:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| May. 31 | vs. China | 5:30 p.m. |
| Jun. 3 | vs. Jamaica | 8:00 p.m. |
| Jun. 26 | vs. Republic of Ireland | 9:00 p.m. |
| Jun. 29 | vs. Republic of Ireland | 3:00 p.m. |
| Jul. 2 | vs. Canada | 7:30 p.m. |
China's schedule 2025
Here are China's next game of the 2025 International Women's Friendlies:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| May. 31 | at. USWNT | 5:30 p.m. |