The National Women's Soccer League announced that the 2026 Championship final will take place at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on November 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time [1, 2]. The match will air live on CBS and Paramount+, continuing CBS's primetime coverage of the league's title game [1, 2].
Audi Field, home to the Washington Spirit, previously hosted the NWSL final in 2022 when the Portland Thorns defeated Kansas City Current 2-0 in front of 17,624 fans [1, 2]. The stadium regularly sees sellout crowds exceeding 19,000 for Spirit games in recent seasons, highlighting the strong local support for women's soccer [1, 2].
The Washington Spirit reached the NWSL Championship final in both 2024 and 2025 but fell short against the Orlando Pride and Gotham FC, respectively [2]. NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said, "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." She added that the championship week would "celebrate our players, clubs and supporters while showcasing the very best of the NWSL" [2].
The 2026 postseason kicks off with the quarterfinals scheduled from November 6 to 8, followed by the semifinals from November 13 to 15 [2]. The final match at Audi Field concludes the league's playoffs and will cap off what is expected to be a landmark year for women's soccer in the DC region [1, 2].
