Gotham FC has already set an NWSL record before the first whistle at Citi Field.
The reigning NWSL champions announced Wednesday that ticket sales for July's Queens Classic have passed 29,000, breaking the New York City attendance record for a women's sporting event. Coco Gauff previously held that mark, when 28,144 fans witnessed her 2023 US Open title run.
NWSL Aims for Historic Night at Citi Field
The Gotham FC match will also be the first professional women's sporting event hosted by the Mets' home stadium, and the first NWSL game played within New York City limits.
To mark the milestone, the club launched a 24-hour flash sale with tickets priced at $28.14 — a nod to the old record.
Still, the draw goes beyond the venue. The standalone showcase is a 2025 NWSL Championship rematch between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit. USWNT teammates Rose Lavelle and Trinity Rodman are set to lead their squads yet again with kick-off at 8 PM ET on ESPN.
Pregame festivities include a 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal watch party, a live recording of the Welcome to the Party podcast featuring USWNT legends Julie Foudy and Abby Wambach, and Footy Fest hosted by World Cup champion Sam Mewis.
In addition, the first 7,500 fans through the gates at Citi Field will receive a commemorative Rose Lavelle bobblehead.
