DC is stepping back into the soccer spotlight, as the league officially tapped the Washington Spirit’s Audi Field to host the 2026 NWSL Championship.
The title match returns to the East Coast for the first time since 2022, when Portland beat Kansas City to lift a third NWSL trophy at Audi Field.
“Washington, DC has become one of the premier destinations for women’s soccer, with an incredibly engaged fan base, a vibrant soccer culture, and a community that continues to champion the growth of our game,” said Commissioner Jessica Berman.
The Spirit became the fourth women’s club in the world to average 15,000+ fans per match last season, with the 20,000-seat venue already selling out three of the team’s first five home games this year.
“DC shows up for women’s sports like few cities in the world,” said Spirit CEO Kim Stone. “A fan base this passionate deserves events like this.”
The Championship airs in primetime on CBS for the fifth straight year, with tickets on sale this summer — and presale access signups open now.
