Denver Summit FC Sets NWSL Attendance Record

The team's inaugural home game drew a staggering 63,004 fans, surpassing the previous league record by over 20,000.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a women's soccer match, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color in shades of blue, green, and orange.The record-breaking crowd at the Denver Summit FC's inaugural home game underscores the growing popularity of women's soccer in the United States.Denver Today

The Denver Summit FC's inaugural home game in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) set a new single-game attendance record with 63,004 fans in attendance, surpassing the previous record by over 20,000 tickets and establishing a new benchmark for standalone women's soccer games in the United States.

Why it matters

The Denver Summit's success story is a testament to the power of community support and the city's long-standing desire for a professional women's soccer team. The overwhelming turnout and ticket sales underscore the deep-rooted passion for the sport and the potential for continued growth in the NWSL.

The details

The Denver Summit's inaugural home game took place on an unexpectedly warm March day, drawing a record-breaking crowd that not only surpassed the previous NWSL attendance record but also established a new benchmark for standalone women's soccer games in the United States. This achievement highlights the rapid growth of the NWSL's popularity, with the single-game attendance record being broken in four consecutive seasons.

  • The Denver Summit's inaugural home game took place in March 2026.
  • The previous NWSL attendance record was set in the previous season.

The players

Denver Summit FC

A professional women's soccer team that plays in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

Janine Sonis

A winger for the Denver Summit FC who grew up in the local area.

Natasha Flint

A forward for the Denver Summit FC who described the record-breaking attendance as something she would cherish forever.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so grateful to play in front of this amazing crowd. It's something I'll remember forever.”

— Janine Sonis, Winger, Denver Summit FC

“The atmosphere was electric. This is a moment I'll cherish for the rest of my career.”

— Natasha Flint, Forward, Denver Summit FC

What’s next

The NWSL will look to build on this momentum and continue to attract large crowds to women's soccer matches across the country.

The takeaway

The Denver Summit's record-setting home opener showcases the growing enthusiasm for women's soccer in the United States, with the overwhelming turnout and ticket sales underscoring the deep-rooted passion for the sport and the potential for continued growth in the NWSL.