Gotham is taking soccer fans out to the ballpark on July 15th, with the reigning NWSL champs announcing Tuesday that the club will play its 2025 league final rematch against the Washington Spirit at MLB stadium Citi Field, home to the New York Mets and MLS side New York City FC.
Dubbed "The Queens Classic" in honor of the NYC borough, the summer rivalry event will mark the third MLB stadium-hosted NWSL match, after Bay FC hosted the Spirit at the San Francisco Giants' Oracle Park in 2025 and the Stars battled Bay FC inside Chicago's historic Wrigley Field in 2024.
"The District vs. Empire rivalry belongs on a big stage, and Citi Field delivers," Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone said in Tuesday's statement. "New Yorkers know a big moment when they see one — this is it."
The midseason matchup is aiming to capitalize on the city's soccer frenzy surrounding the 2026 Men's World Cup — with the FIFA tournament's finale kicking off less than 20 miles east of Citi Field just four days after the NWSL event.
"We're really excited to put women's sports and our world-class athletes at Gotham FC front and center when a global spotlight is on New York," said Gotham chief business officer Ryan Dillon. "It will be a history-making summer of soccer, and this event ensures that we are a part of that."
How to buy tickets to the Gotham FC-hosted Queens Classic
Gotham FC will take on the Washington Spirit in the Queens Classic at Citi Field at 8 PM ET on Wednesday, July 15th.
Tickets to the match will go on sale on Wednesday, March 25th, via GothamFC.com.
