NWSL confirms 2026 Championship will return to Audi Field

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) has selected Audi Field in Washington, D.C. to host the 2026 Championship match. The venue, which serves as the home ground for both the Washington Spirit and MLS side D.C. United, will host the league's final for the second time in history.

Audi Field previously hosted the championship in 2022, when the Portland Thorns secured their third league title by defeating the Kansas City Current. The 2026 final will mark the first time the tournament has returned to the East Coast since that event.

Washington, D.C. has become one of the premier destinations for women’s soccer, with an incredibly engaged fan base, a vibrant soccer culture and a community that continues to champion the growth of our game. The NWSL Championship will serve as a fitting culmination of a landmark year for our sport in the region. Jessica Berman, NWSL Commissioner

The championship match is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026. In the lead-up to the final, eight clubs will qualify for the playoffs, with the opening round of fixtures set to begin the weekend of November 6.