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Gotham FC announced on Monday that that more than 16,000 tickets have distributed for The Queens Classic at Citi Field, one month after going on sale.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Gotham FC announced on Monday that that more than 16,000 tickets have distributed for The Queens Classic at Citi Field, one month after going on sale.
The game, which will pit the Washington Spirit against Gotham FC, is set for Friday, July 15.
The mark puts Gotham FC on track to surpass its club attendance record – 15,569 for the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League quarterfinals at Sports Illustrated Stadium – and brings into view the New York City record for attendance at a women’s sports event. The 2023 U.S. Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium had 28,143 fans in attendance for Coco Gauff’s first major title win.
Kickoff for the nationally televised rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship is set for 8 p.m. ET, with ESPN carrying the broadcast. Gotham FC cwon its second league title in three years in a tense 1-0 victory last fall over the Washington Spirit. July’s game will be the first NWSL meeting between the teams since then and is expected to feature star players including Rose Lavelle, Jaedyn Shaw, and Trinity Rodman.
The Queens Classic at Citi Field comes only four days prior to FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19.
With seating capacity of more than 40,000, seats are still available. Tickets are on sale at GothamFC.com.