Bay FC will host Washington on Aug. 23 in Oracle Park's first pro women's soccer game
Bay FC will play the Washington Spirit at Oracle Park on Aug. 23, the team announced Tuesday morning.
The match will be broadcast on CBS and has a 1 p.m. kickoff. It will be the second time the second-year NWSL team will play on an MLB field after they faced the Chicago Stars at Wrigley Field last season.
Tickets will go on sale for season ticket holders on April 30 and for the general public on May 6.
'Oracle Park is an iconic venue and has proven across its 25-year history to be a gathering place for the most passionate fans in sports,' said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart in a news release. 'We're eager for the opportunity to create league history alongside the Washington Spirit by being the first professional women's teams to play at Oracle Park and thankful to the San Francisco Giants for their support of our ambitions. Playing a match in San Francisco allows us to connect with our fans from around the Bay Area in an incredible setting.'
Oracle Park has previously hosted several soccer matches, most recently in 2022 when Real Madrid CF played Mexican side Club America in front of more than 40,000 fans. Oracle has also hosted the U.S. men's national team, Manchester City, Everton and the San Jose Earthquakes.
'We're honored to welcome Bay FC and the NWSL to Oracle Park for what will be a truly historic moment,' said Stephen Revetria, President of Giants Enterprises in a news release. 'Oracle Park has long been home to iconic events across sports and entertainment, and we're proud to host our first-ever women's professional soccer match this summer. The match represents a milestone not only for the ballpark, but for the entire Bay Area community.'
After joining the NWSL last year, Bay FC entered into a five-year contract with PayPal Park in San Jose. They are slated to begin training in a new practice facility on Treasure Island in 2027 after breaking ground earlier this year.
Investment firm Sixth Street, the principal owner of Bay FC headed by founder Alan Waxman, purchased a 10% stake in the Giants in March. Their Bay FC ownership in 2023 made them the first institutional investor to have a controlling stake in a team in major U.S. sports.
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