One of the biggest women’s soccer matches of the year is coming to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. Women’s National Team hosts reigning FIFA Women’s World Cup champion Spain this fall.
The highly anticipated international friendly will see the No. 2-ranked United States take on the No. 1-ranked Spanish national team at Audi Field before the teams meet again three days later in Pennsylvania.
While officially labeled a friendly, the matchup carries enormous significance as two of the world’s premier programs continue preparing for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup and other major international competitions.
With global stars expected on both sides, D.C. soccer fans will have a rare opportunity to watch the sport’s biggest rivals face off on American soil.
When is the USWNT taking on world No. 1 Spain in Washington, D.C.?
The first of two matches between the United States and Spain will kick off at 2:30 pm on Saturday, October 10th, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
The teams will then travel to Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, for a second meeting on October 13th.
The October 10 match is being presented by Purina and is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the USWNT’s 2026 home schedule.
Fans attending the D.C. match will also witness a special pregame ceremony honoring retired USWNT legend Crystal Dunn, celebrating her remarkable international career before kickoff.
For Washington-area soccer fans, opportunities to see two of the world’s elite national teams compete in the same stadium are exceptionally rare.
Why this ‘friendly’ is much bigger than it sounds
Although the match is officially an international friendly, it has all the ingredients of a championship-caliber showdown.
The United States enters as the reigning Olympic gold medalist, while Spain arrives as the defending FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and the No. 1-ranked women’s national team in the world.
The USWNT currently sits at No. 2, making this a meeting between the sport’s two highest-ranked teams.
For head coach Emma Hayes, the series represents a valuable measuring stick before the 2026 Concacaf W Championship, which serves as qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Spain has already secured its place in the tournament through UEFA qualifying, while the United States will use these matches to test itself against arguably its toughest possible opponent.
Simply put, don’t let the word friendly fool you—this is one of the marquee international fixtures on the women’s soccer calendar.
How to get tickets for the USWNT vs. Spain match
Tickets for the Washington, D.C. match are available online, with seats offered across multiple pricing tiers depending on location inside Audi Field.
At the time of publication, standard tickets start at approximately $36 before fees, while premium seating options are available at higher prices, however prices may fluctuate based on demand.
Given the caliber of the matchup between the world’s top two teams, fans hoping to attend may want to secure seats sooner rather than later.
