List of National Women's Soccer League stadiums
The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is a top-level professional league for women's soccer in the United States. The league has 16 teams in its 2026 season, following the addition of expansion clubs Boston Legacy FC and Denver Summit FC.
Primary stadiums
[edit]These are the primary stadiums in the 2026 NWSL season:
- ↑ Boston Legacy FC played eight 2026 home matches at Gillette Stadium and seven at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island while renovations to its planned permanent home, White Stadium, were ongoing.[1]
- ↑ Gillette Stadium's playing surface was temporarily converted to natural grass ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- ↑ Denver Summit FC played its inaugural home match at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver; it also played four home matches at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City.[2]. Some games were moved to Dick's Sporting Goods Park midseason due to construction delays at Centennial Stadium.
- ↑ Shell Energy Stadium has a capacity of 22,039, but capacity for Dash games are restricted to 7,000.[3][obsolete source]
- ↑ Seated capacity; 15,304 with standing room.
- ↑ Lumen Field has a capacity of 68,740; standard configuration for Reign games seats 10,000 but can expand based on demand for individual games.[5]
- ↑ During the Royals' original stint in the league from 2018–2020, the team played in this facility, then known as Rio Tinto Stadium.
Future stadiums
[edit]2027: Boston Legacy FC plans to move into its permanent home at a renovated White Stadium in Franklin Park, Boston, after playing its 2026 inaugural season at Gillette Stadium and Centreville Bank Stadium. The venue is expected to seat around 10,000 fans and is projected to open in summer 2027.[6]
2028: The Atlanta NWSL team plans to play at Mercedes Benz Stadium,[7] while the Columbus NWSL team plans to play at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.[8]
2028: Denver Summit FC plans to move into a purpose-built, roughly 14,500-seat stadium at Santa Fe Yards in Denver's Baker neighborhood, following two seasons at the temporary Centennial Stadium.[9]
2028: Gotham FC will relocate to Etihad Park in Queens, New York, leaving their current home, Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.[10]
Secondary and former stadiums
[edit]Angel City FC
[edit]- Titan Stadium (2022 – all Challenge Cup home matches)[11]
Boston Breakers
[edit]- Dilboy Stadium (2013 – all home matches)[12]
- Harvard Stadium (2014 – all home matches)[13]
- Jordan Field (2015–2017 – all home matches)[14]
Boston Legacy FC
[edit]- Gillette Stadium (2026 – eight home matches during inaugural season, while White Stadium was under renovation)[15]
- Centreville Bank Stadium (2026 – seven home matches during inaugural season, while White Stadium was under renovation and during scheduling conflicts at Gillette Stadium, most notably the 2026 FIFA World Cup)[16]
Chicago Stars FC
[edit]- SeatGeek Stadium (2009–2010; 2016–2025)
- Sports Complex at Benedictine University (2013–2015, most home matches. In 2014 and 2015 a total of three regular-season matches and one playoff match were held at Toyota Park, now known as SeatGeek Stadium.)[17][18][19][20]
- Soldier Field (one home match in 2022)[21]
Denver Summit FC
[edit]- Empower Field at Mile High (2026 – home opener, "The Kickoff," played March 28, setting a league attendance record)[22]
- Dick's Sporting Goods Park (2026 – spring home matches, before the opening of Centennial Stadium)[2]
Gotham FC
[edit]- Yurcak Field (as Sky Blue FC: 2013–2019 – all home matches except two 2019 matches at Red Bull Arena)[23]
- MSU Soccer Park (2021 – all Challenge Cup home matches)[24]
- Subaru Park (one home match each in 2021 and 2022)[25]
FC Kansas City
[edit]- Shawnee Mission District Stadium (2013 – all home matches)[26]
- Durwood Soccer Stadium (2014 – all home matches)[27]
- Swope Soccer Village (2015–2017 – all home matches)[28]
Kansas City Current
[edit]- Legends Field (2021 – all home matches except one at Children's Mercy Park)[29]
Orlando Pride
[edit]- Camping World Stadium (2016 – all home matches)[30]
San Diego Wave FC
[edit]- Torero Stadium (2022 – first 9 home matches, before opening of Snapdragon Stadium)[31]
Seattle Reign FC
[edit]- Starfire Sports Complex (as Seattle Reign FC: 2013 – all home matches; 2014 – NWSL final)[32]
- Memorial Stadium (as Seattle Reign FC: 2014–2018 – all home matches except 2014 NWSL final)[33]
- Cheney Stadium (as Reign FC: 2019; as OL Reign 2020–2021 – all home matches except one 2021 match at Lumen Field)[34]
- One Spokane Stadium (2026 – early-season matches due to 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations at Lumen Field)[35]
Utah Royals
[edit]- Rio Tinto Stadium (as Utah Royals FC: 2018–2020 – all home matches). Also hosted semifinals and final of 2020 Challenge Cup.
Washington Spirit
[edit]- Maryland SoccerPlex (2013–2020 – all home matches through 2017; primary home in 2018 and 2019; originally scheduled matches in 2020 canceled due to COVID-19)[36]
- Segra Field (2020–2022 – select home matches as one of two primary home stadiums alongside Audi Field)[37]
Western New York Flash
[edit]- Rochester Rhinos Stadium (2013–2016 – all home matches)[38]
- Frontier Field (2016 – one match vs. Seattle Reign FC)[39]
2020 NWSL Challenge Cup
[edit]- Zions Bank Stadium (2020 – all Challenge Cup matches except semifinals and final)[40]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Healy, Emma (December 19, 2025). "NWSL's Boston Legacy FC will play some 2026 games in Rhode Island due to Gillette Stadium conflicts". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- 1 2 Rogers, Chase (January 13, 2026). "Denver Summit FC reveals 3 different venues for inaugural 2026 NWSL season". Denver Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Dynamo welcome NWSL expansion team: Houston Dash". Archived from the original on February 16, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ↑ Chaney, Marcia (February 15, 2023). "KC Current's new stadium poised to revolutionize women's athletics". MetroWire Media. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Rantz, Susie (December 15, 2021). "OL Reign's move to Lumen Field, explained". Sounder At Heart. Archived from the original on May 5, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ↑ "Design: White Stadium". StadiumDB.com. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ Cattry, Pardeep (November 11, 2025). "NWSL awards franchise to Atlanta, team will begin play in 2028 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium". CBS Sports. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ Kee, Steven (April 23, 2026). "Columbus Awarded 18th NWSL Franchise for 2028". Stadium Journey. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Denver Summit Secures Land for Future NWSL Stadium". Just Women's Sports. April 1, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ Anzidei, Melanie (July 7, 2026). "Gotham FC to move to NYCFC's Etihad Park in Queens in 2028". The Athletic. Retrieved July 7, 2026.
- ↑ "NWSL Releases Schedule For 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. February 7, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Hemming, Nick (October 10, 2013). "Analyzing the Breakers' Home: What Do We Make of Dilboy Stadium?". The Bent Musket. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Boston Breakers to Play at Harvard Stadium in 2014" (Press release). Boston Breakers. January 7, 2014. Archived from the original on January 7, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ Yang, Stephanie (February 15, 2017). "Mark Thomas talks Breakers business plans for 2017". The Bent Musket. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Boston Legacy To Play 2026 Home Games At Gillette Stadium". The Blazing Musket. May 21, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Boston Legacy FC's games in Rhode Island offer a glimpse into the future at White Stadium". The Boston Globe. May 23, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Chicago Red Stars Announce Doubleheader With Chicago Fire" (Press release). Chicago Red Stars. February 11, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ↑ "NWSL Announces Complete 2015 Regular Season Schedule" (Press release). Chicago Red Stars. February 5, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Red Stars come back to tie Dash, 1–1; Christen Press scored the game-tying goal in the 90th minute" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Kansas City advances to final after defeating Chicago, 3–0; Amy Rodriguez (2) and Erika Tymrak both scored in the first half" (Press release). National Women's Soccer League.
- ↑ Sandalow, Brian (July 30, 2022). "Saturday's doubleheader only part of Fire-Red Stars relationship". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Denver Summit FC Obliterates NWSL Attendance Record". Stadium Journey. March 30, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ Tannenwald, Jonathan (July 24, 2019). "Sky Blue FC aims to leave Rutgers' Yurcak Field after 2019 NWSL season, but next home isn't set yet". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ↑ "Sky Blue FC announces 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by Secret Deodorant schedule" (Press release). NJ/NY Gotham FC. March 9, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Tannenwald, Jonathan (April 29, 2022). "Subaru Park to host Gotham FC-Orlando Pride NWSL game Aug. 20". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ↑ "FC Kansas City names venue for 2013 season" (Press release). FC Kansas City. February 6, 2013. Archived from the original on February 11, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "FC Kansas City to play to fewer seats, no football lines". The Equalizer. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ↑ "Swope Park Soccer Village now has lost both its marquee tenants". Kansas City Business Journal. January 19, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Cash, Meredith (October 28, 2021). "Kansas City's women's soccer team is building a stunning new stadium after an MLS club resisted sharing its home field". Insider. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Murschel, Matt (April 5, 2019). "Camping World new title sponsor for Orlando Citrus Bowl". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Balleweg, Joey (August 20, 2022). "Wave FC says goodbye to its first home". The Striker. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Eaton, Nick (January 23, 2013). "Seattle Reign FC to play at Starfire Stadium; ticket prices announced". Sports Blog. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Daniels, Chris (May 27, 2019). "Future of Seattle's Memorial Stadium in limbo after 70 years". KING-TV. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Bell, Gregg (December 15, 2021). "OL Reign moving pro women's soccer out of Tacoma, back to Seattle to play at Lumen Field". The News Tribune. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Seattle Reign FC to Host Select 2026 Home Matches at One Spokane Stadium During Lumen Field World Cup Preparations". Seattle Reign FC. January 14, 2026. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Washington Spirit to play 2020 games at Audi Field, Segra Field and the Maryland SoccerPlex" (Press release). Washington Spirit. November 12, 2019. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ Carlisle, André (December 6, 2022). "Segra No More: Washington Spirit to play all games at Audi Field starting in 2023". Black And Red United.
- ↑ Gorbman, Randy (January 9, 2017). "Western New York Flash makes it official: the team is moving to North Carolina". WXXI-TV. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ↑ "WNY Flash, Seattle tie in rematch of controversial game at Frontier Field". Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. July 17, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ↑ Kassouf, Jeff (May 27, 2020). "NWSL to return to field June 27 with 'Challenge Cup' in Utah". The Equalizer. Retrieved July 10, 2023.