The big picture: Denver's National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) franchise announced that Empower Field at Mile High will play host for the game — dubbed "The Kickoff" — set for March 28, 2026.
An opponent will be announced at a later date, per a team statement.
The intrigue: Summit FC is attempting to break the NWSL attendance record of 40,091 set at Oracle Park in San Francisco in April, per the Denver Post.
Members of Club 5280, the official membership program and season ticket waitlist, get exclusive access to purchase tickets.
Catch up quick: City leaders in May approved a $70 million plan to buy and prepare land for the franchise's stadium, while team owners pledged up to $200 million toward the stadium itself.
The soccer-specific stadium isn't slated to open until 2028. Summit FC will play its home games at a temporary facility in Centennial in the interim.
