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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