Gotham FC, Washington Spirit prepare for historic Queens Classic at Citi Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Gotham FC is on track to set a New York City attendance record for a women's sporting event at the Queens Classic against Washington Spirit at Citi Field. Scheduled for July 15, the match has already secured over 40,000 tickets. This event marks a significant rematch, as both teams faced off in the NWSL Championship final. The reigning champions, Gotham FC, will be broadcast live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- •Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field
- •Over 40,000 tickets sold, breaking attendance record
- •Broadcast live on ESPN starting at 8:00 p.m. ET
- •Rematch of the NWSL Championship 2025 final
- •Event showcases growth of women's sports in New York City
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham and Spirit face smoke and heat advisories ahead of record-breaking NWSL clash
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Gotham FC vs Washington Spirit: The Queens Classic at Citi Field break New York City attendance record for women’s sporting event
"The 2025 NWSL Championship rematch at Citi Field between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit on Wednesday night is on track to break the record for the highest attendance at a women’s professional sporting event in New York City, with more than 40,000 tickets sold. It also marks Gotham’s first match in the borough of Queens, after recently announcing a planned 2028 move to the under-construction Etihad Park, just across the street from the team’s current base in Harrison, New Jersey. As exciting
"Gotham FC is set to break the New York City women’s sport attendance record at Citi Field as they take on Washington Spirit.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 8:46 PMGotham and Spirit face smoke and heat advisories ahead of record-breaking NWSL clash
The 2025 NWSL Championship rematch at Citi Field between Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit on Wednesday night is on track to break the record for the highest attendance at a women’s professional sporting event in New York City, with more than 40,000 tickets sold. It also marks Gotham’s first match in the borough of Queens, after recently announcing a planned 2028 move to the under-construction Etihad Park, just across the street from the team’s current base in Harrison, New Jersey. As exciting
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:45 PMGotham FC vs Washington Spirit: The Queens Classic at Citi Field break New York City attendance record for women’s sporting event
Gotham FC is set to break the New York City women’s sport attendance record at Citi Field as they take on Washington Spirit.
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