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Denver Summit Sets NWSL Single-Game Attendance Record With 63,004 at Mile High

The expansion club will shift to smaller interim venues before a 14,500-seat Santa Fe Yards stadium targeted for 2028.

Mar 28, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Summit FC goalkeeper Abby Smith (1) makes a save in the second half against the Washington Spirit at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Mar 28, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Legacy FC forward Aïssata Traore (14) scores a goal while being defended by Utah Royals midfielder Janni Thomsen (7) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Mar 28, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Royals forward Lara Prasnikar (9) controls the ball against the Boston Legacy FC during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Denver Summit FC drew 63,004 fans at Empower Field on Saturday in its first home match, a 0-0 draw against the Washington Spirit that reset the NWSL single-game attendance record.
  • The game, staged as a one-off at the Denver Broncos' stadium, capped a road-heavy start for the new franchise that joined the 16-team league this season with Boston.
  • The club closed this week on land at Santa Fe Yards for a 14,500-seat permanent stadium and will play home dates at Dick's Sporting Goods Park before moving to a 12,000-seat temporary venue at Centennial Stadium.
  • Fan demand is outpacing near-term capacity, with more than 55,000 tickets sold before the opener and over 15,000 season-ticket deposits exceeding the sizes of the interim and planned venues.
  • The new mark eclipsed Bay FC's 40,091 record set last year in San Francisco and continues a recent trend of NWSL attendance highs achieved in large venues, signaling strong momentum for women's pro soccer.