Denver named potential FIFA Women's World Cup site

Between the lines: Denver's bid calls for games at Empower Field at Mile High.

• The stadium has a significantly higher seating capacity than the soccer-specific Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City or the planned stadium for Denver Summit FC, whose location isn't finalized.

Context: The U.S. proposed a joint bid with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to host the 2031 tournament.

• Other potential American cities in the West include Seattle, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and San Francisco/Bay Area.

What's next: FIFA will evaluate potential hosts based on criteria, including infrastructure. Hosts will be chosen by the 75th FIFA Congress in Vancouver on April 30, 2026, per a release.