Chicago Red Stars and Bay FC will square off at Wrigley Field on Saturday in a history-making matchup. It’s the first-ever women’s soccer event to be held at the historic major league baseball stadium, and and could be a measuring stick for future one-off events in NWSL.
Ticket sales have been positive and there is an expected record crowd for the event. The NWSL recently set an attendance record of 34,130 during the 2023 season when Seattle Reign FC held a celebration game for Megan Rapinoe. Wrigley Field holds a capacity of roughly 41,000, setting up a must-see marquee event to kick off the summer.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming match:
Viewing information
- Date: Saturday, June 7 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Wrigley Field — Chicago, IL.
- TV: iON
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The Chicago Red Stars are navigating their first season under new ownership, an investment collective primarily made up of women led by Chicago Cubs Co-owner and minority investor Laura Ricketts.
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