Denver Summit FC Set to Break NWSL Attendance Record

Over 45,000 tickets sold for home opener at Empower Field at Mile High

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Denver Summit FC, an expansion team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), is set to break the league's single-match attendance record with over 45,000 tickets sold for their home opener at Empower Field at Mile High on March 28, 2026. The previous record of 40,091 was set in 2025 by Bay FC and Washington Spirit at Oracle Park.

Why it matters

This record-breaking attendance showcases the growing popularity and momentum of women's soccer in the United States. Denver Summit FC's success in driving ticket sales highlights the community's enthusiasm for the sport and the team's ability to capture the public's interest as a new expansion franchise.

The details

Denver Summit FC President Jen Millet stated that the 'The Kickoff is going to be a defining moment for sports in Colorado' and that the team wants 'everyone across the Front Range to join us as we make history.' To accommodate the high demand for tickets, the club has decided to open up the 500 level of the stadium.

  • The home opener will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • The previous NWSL single-match attendance record of 40,091 was set on August 23, 2025.

The players

Denver Summit FC

An expansion team in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Jen Millet

The President of Denver Summit FC.

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What they’re saying

“The Kickoff is going to be a defining moment for sports in Colorado. The Denver community continues to show why Denver is a soccer city. We want everyone across the Front Range to join us as we make history.”

— Jen Millet, President, Denver Summit FC (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The team will look to continue driving ticket sales and generating excitement in the lead-up to the record-breaking home opener on March 28, 2026.

The takeaway

Denver Summit FC's ability to sell over 45,000 tickets for their home opener demonstrates the growing popularity of women's soccer in the United States and the team's ability to capture the community's enthusiasm as a new expansion franchise.