NWSL teams drive attendance to new highs in 2026 season

As of August 2026, the NWSL is seeing an average attendance of 11,069 per game, maintaining a trend for over 10,000 fans per game for the fourth consecutive season. Key contributors include the Denver Summit FC with an average of 20,579 fans at their home games, and the Portland Thorns averaging 19,079 at Providence Park. The Washington Spirit is also excelling with 15,527 fans per game at Audi Field. All three teams are on track for record attendance this season, reflecting the league's growth since it first surpassed 10,000 fans per game in 2023. With the next Women's World Cup scheduled for 2027, attendance trends may continue to rise next year.

• 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — NWSL attendance is on pace for another milestone season