Aug 24, 2025
Bay FC

New attendance record in NWSL set by Bay FC

Bay FC drew a sell-out crowd of 40,091 to San Francisco’s Oracle Park in their August 23 showdown with Washington Spirit—setting a new NWSL and U.S. women’s pro-sports attendance record. Despite the historic turnout, Spirit came away with a 3-2 win in a hard-fought contest.

  • Bay FC set a new NWSL and U.S. women’s pro sports attendance record with 40,091 fans at Oracle Park in San Francisco on August 23, 2025, surpassing the previous high of 35,038.
  • The match featured Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit, played in a sell-out crowd at the iconic home of the baseball team San Francisco Giants.
  • Bay FC typically plays at PayPal Park in San Jose, where average attendance is around 13,400, with stadium capacity of 18,000.
  • Washington Spirit won the game 3-2, with a strong start, though Bay FC mounted a spirited comeback.

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