Bay FC expect Oracle Park match to break U.S. women's pro sports attendance record
The team said it has sold more than 35,000 tickets for Saturday's match and expects to topple the U.S. women's pro sports attendance record, which was set last year when the Chicago Red Stars hosted Bay FC at Wrigley Field in front of 35,038.
With a capacity of 40,260 at Oracle Park, Saturday's match has the opportunity to shatter that record.
'We are incredibly proud of what this match means for Bay FC, the Bay Area, and for the NWSL,' said Bay FC CEO Brady Stewart in the release. 'Everyone who is at Oracle Park on Saturday has the chance to be a part of history and together show the world what's possible in women's sports.'
Nebraska volleyball holds the overall attendance world record for a women's sporting event of 92,003, set in August 2023 when the Cornhuskers hosted Omaha at Memorial Stadium. That broke the previous U.S. mark set in 1999 when 90,185 watched Brandi Chastain — a founder of Bay FC — score the winning penalty kick over China in the Women's World Cup final at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Of the top 50 most attended women's pro games, the NWSL represents 48 spots, according to the news release.
'This is a landmark moment not just for Bay FC or the NWSL, but for the future of women's professional sports in the United States,' said NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman. 'Breaking the league's single-match attendance record at a venue as iconic as Oracle Park is a testament to the growing demand, passion and momentum behind our league.'
The 2025 NWSL championship game will be held on Nov. 22 at PayPal Park.
Briefly: In line with their mission to inspire the next generation of professional soccer players, Bay FC announced the launch of a new, all-girls youth soccer league on Tuesday.
According to the news release, the league intends to expand opportunities for young athletes to play soccer, focusing particularly on communities that have historically faced barriers to sports participation.
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