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We break down everything you need to know ahead of Sunday\u2019s Love is Loud: Pride Match vs Orlando Pride<\/p>\n
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2:30 PM \u2013 Gates open<\/p>\n
3:30 PM \u2013 Warm-ups begin<\/p>\n
4:00 PM \u2013 Kickoff<\/p>\n
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: <\/p>\n
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will bring significant traffic congestion to DC this weekend. We recommend taking the Metro (Green\/Yellow \u2192 Navy Yard-Ballpark) for a stress-free start to Sunday\u2019s matchday. If you\u2019re driving, please build in extra time and expect detours<\/p>\n
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Before Arriving<\/p>\n
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\ud83c\udf92 REVIEW THE BAGGAGE POLICY: Bags must be smaller than 14\u2033 by 14\u2033 by 6\u2033. No backpacks, coolers, or luggage are allowed. Review Audi\u2019s Field Guide for information on restricted items<\/a> (ie no umbrellas). Fans with medical needs or diaper bags should email Audi Field\u2019s Guest Experience<\/a>\u00a0and use Gate B to expedite entry.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd41 MARCH TO THE MATCH: Meet up with Spirit Supporters Groups at Solace Outpost<\/a> starting at 1:00 p.m. ET before heading to the traffic circle (S. Capitol St. and Potomac Ave.) and walking over to Gate A together at 3:15 p.m. ET. The march will continue inside the stadium and around the concourse, join as you can!\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Prematch<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb6\u00a0ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Kidd Fresh x Drag Queens; Shiqueeta-Lee, Capri Bloomingdale, Venetian, TrevHer and Delila B. Lee will be performing at the Spirit Stage inside of Gate A at 2:30 p.m. ET!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83e\ude77 PREMATCH HONOREES & CEREMONY<\/p>\n NATIONAL ANTHEM: Shiqueeta\u2013 Lee<\/p>\n COLOR GUARD: MPD Honor Guard<\/p>\n CAREFIRST COMMUNITY CAPTAIN: Cesar Toledo of the Wanda Alston Foundation<\/p>\n HONORARY CAPTAIN: Phillip Alexander Downie of MoCo Pride Family<\/p>\n DISTRICT DIARIES HONOREE: Four scholarship winners from Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL): Chinenye Okeke, Haile Hutchins, Deinbia Star Johnson, and Marc Raphael Boco.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Off the Pitch<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u2747\ufe0f ROOFTOP: The Heineken Rooftop is open before kickoff and all match long, grab a drink, soak in the skyline, and set the tone for the night.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udce3 HALFTIME SHOWCASE: Spirit Crew share the spotlight with our Drag Queens marching in full colors for a can\u2019t-miss halftime show.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcab SPIRITVILLE: East Concourse is the move; face painting, photo ops, poster making, iHeartRadio activation, and more. Basically your whole prematch\u00a0in one spot.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08 PRIDE FLAG GIVEAWAY: First 12,000 fans through the gates get a Love is Loud Pride Flag. Wave it loud, wave it proud, for all 90 minutes. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Items of the Match<\/p>\n Show off your pride with the Love is Loud Tee, part of our Pride collection. Grab your Pride pieces and then drop them off at the Encore Ballroom Couture table in Spiritville before halftime. They\u2019ll have your gear blinged out and ready by the final whistle. \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f HOW TO GET YOURS: Purchase during the game at the following merch locations: Spiritville, Section 130, Club Level, or\u00a0Section 119.<\/p>\n If you placed an online order for in-stadium pickup, please use the designated line at the Spirit Shop location in Spiritville to collect your order, and\u00a0please have your order confirmation number ready.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc5a KIT CUSTOMIZATION: Drop off your jersey by 4:00 p.m. ET on August 23 for same-day customization with any Spirit player\u2019s name and number.<\/p>\n Grab Your Gear<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Postmatch<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd12 ACCESS: For the safety of players and guests, only Premium ticketholders (F1-F12, C1-C9, and S1-S31) are allowed in sections F1-F12 along the east sideline after the match. General ticketholders wanting to get closer to the field after the match can head to sections 135-138. Learn more ><\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Transportation<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude85 METRO: Audi Field can be accessed from both the Navy Yard-Ballpark and Waterfront stations.\u00a0The ADA shuttle will run from the west entrance to the Audi Field Club Shop on a continuous 15-30 minute loop, starting an hour before kickoff and ending an hour after the match.Parking is available at the Anacostia station, just one stop away on the Green Line.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude97 PARKING: Members, make sure to book your parking ahead of time with your member discount code through SpotHero.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \ud83d\udeb2 BIKING: Two Wheel Valet allows fans to store their bikes during the match. The valet is at the southwest corner of the stadium at the intersection of 2nd and T St. The valet opens when gates open and will remain open at least one hour after the end of a match.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Accessibility<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Guests with special needs or accessibility questions are encouraged to contact the Audi Field Guest Experience<\/a> team (guestexperience@dcunited.com) prior to matchday. To learn more about the courtesy shuttle, sensory room, and accessible seating, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n KULTURECITY SENSORY ROOM: Fans with sensory sensitivities can take a break from the visual and auditory stimulations of matchday in the KultureCity Sensory Room, located on the Heineken Rooftop.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n SENSORY BAGS: Additionally, sensory bags are available while supplies last at Guest Services for any guest who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Each bag is equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n TEXT FOR HELP: Text (202) 888-2375 for fan assistance if you\u2019re in need while at Audi Field.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Still Need Tickets?<\/p>\n Grab your tickets to the Saturday\u2019s match against North Carolina Courage!<\/p>\n Get Tickets<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 View the Matchday Guide<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u00a0 We break down everything you need to know ahead of Sunday\u2019s Love is Loud: Pride Match vs…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":378205,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[139,141,140],"class_list":["post-378204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/378204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=378204"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/378204\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/378205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=378204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=378204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=378204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nDRAG QUEEN MEET & GREET: Catch our queens in Spiritville pre-kickoff. Get there early. This is going to be the line of the night.
\nBLING IT OUT: Bring your Pride gear to life at Encore Ballroom Couture through crystallizing and bedazzling your merch on-site.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pride-SpringMerch_07032026_BB-00433-150x150.jpg\"\/)
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