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NWSL Championship Headed Back to Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21

The league cited Washington’s rising attendance as a reason for the pick and plans to use the final to showcase expanded TV coverage and a week of fan events

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Apr 24, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A general view of the stadium as the Washington Spirit play against the Kansas City Current at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The NWSL announced Wednesday that the 2026 Championship will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21 with an 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
  • CBS will air the final and Paramount+ will stream it, and the league confirmed an eight-team playoff window with quarterfinals Nov. 6–8 and semifinals Nov. 13–15.
  • The Washington Spirit have driven the choice with strong home draws this season, including multiple sellouts and a reported 19,365 attendance that the club called its highest‑grossing match.
  • The league said championship‑week activations in D.C. will include the NWSL Awards, a Skills Challenge and a fan fest, with ticket sale and presale details due later this summer.
  • The selection reflects the NWSL’s broader commercial growth — larger media deals, rising franchise values and a 16‑team 2026 season — and follows Audi Field’s previous hosting of the 2022 final.