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D.C. to Host 2026 NWSL Championship at Audi Field
3 Jun
Summary
- Washington D.C.'s Audi Field will host the 2026 NWSL Championship.
- This marks the second time the venue hosts the championship in four years.
- The nation's capital is a growing hub for women's soccer.
The NWSL Championship is set to return to Washington, D.C. in 2026, with Audi Field slated to host the prestigious event for the second time in a four-year span. This venue, home to D.C. United and the Washington Spirit, previously hosted the championship in 2022.
Washington, D.C. has increasingly become a focal point for women's soccer. The Washington Spirit have seen substantial growth in fan engagement, with their home games frequently drawing over 19,000 attendees. The team's recent success includes appearances in the last two NWSL Championships, and they aspire to be the first team since 2019 to reach the final for three consecutive years.
NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman highlighted the capital's role, stating, "Washington, D.C. has become one of the premier destinations for women's soccer." Audi Field, which opened in 2018, has a history of hosting major soccer events, including national team matches and the 2023 MLS All-Star Game.
This year's championship is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, and will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET. This marks the fifth consecutive year CBS will air the NWSL Championship.
