On Saturday, an unprecedented spectacle unfolded as Denver Summit FC, a nascent entrant to the National Women’s Soccer League in 2026, captivated a staggering audience of 63,004 spectators during their inaugural home fixture against the Washington Spirit, which concluded in a goalless stalemate. This momentous occasion, immortalized through images captured by Dustin Bradford/NWSL via Getty Images, signifies a landmark achievement in the league’s history.
Record-Breaking Attendance at Mile High Stadium
The assemblage at Mile High Stadium not only eclipsed the prior NWSL attendance benchmark of 40,091 set by Bay FC in the preceding season but also obliterated the attendance record for a doubleheader, previously held by Seattle with 42,054 attendees in 2023. This surge in fan presence underscores the burgeoning enthusiasm and expanding fanbase for women’s professional soccer.
Reflecting on the electrifying atmosphere, Janine Solis, captain of Denver Summit FC, expressed profound emotion: “I will never forget walking out of that tunnel today and hearing the crowd screaming for us.” Her words encapsulate the exhilarating energy that permeated the stadium, marking a historic moment for the club and its supporters alike.