Washington's Audi Field is set to host the 2023 NWSL championship match. This year's title game will take place on November 21st, marking a return to the Washington Spirit's home stadium, which previously hosted the final in 2022. The venue has become one of the league's top destinations under the Spirit's management.
Washington will stage the 2023 NWSL championship match.
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Breaking news from The Athletic reveals that Audi Field in Washington has been selected as the venue for the 2023 NWSL championship match. Further information about the event will be disclosed by the league on Wednesday.
Read next ↗Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering triumphs in the women's Giro d'Italia, completing a rare feat.Audi Field has become an elite destination for NWSL teams, thanks to the Spirit's impressive performances. With a sold-out crowd of 19,365 in attendance, they secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Seattle Reign on Saturday.
The Washington Spirit are capitalizing on their opportunity, while DC United struggles amidst turmoil.
The Washington Spirit's home playoff games consistently attracted packed audiences exceeding 19,000 spectators in both 2024 and 2025 seasons. These high-profile matches served as promotional events for the league, with three of them airing nationally on CBS during its designated broadcast slot. The championship finale is scheduled to air live on prime-time CBS programming.
The odds are favorable for Audi Field to be a hub of excitement as the Spirit aim to bring home the championship title. The team has consistently demonstrated its prowess, having made it to the final two years running. Notably, only two teams have secured victories on their home turf in recent history: Portland's 2018 defeat and North Carolina's 2019 triumph over Chicago.
Audi Field hosted the 2022 championship, which saw the Portland Thorns triumph over the Kansas City Current with a convincing 2-0 scoreline, attracting 17,624 spectators.
Recent NWSL championships have taken place in San Jose, Kansas City and San Diego. A new attendance record was established at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego with a crowd of 25,011 in 2023.
TheWashington Spirit are capitalizing on their opportunity, while DC United struggles amidst turmoil.
