Nov 7, 2025 - News
Spirit's playoff run starts this Saturday
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Washington Spirit players at last weekend's match in Utah. Photo: Alex Goodlett/NWSL via Getty Images
The Washington Spirit heads to the NWSL playoffs with a quarterfinal match on Saturday at 12pm vs. Racing Louisville FC.
State of play: Tickets for Audi Field are still available starting at $29 per person via Ticketmaster.
- Fans are encouraged to wear sunny clothing for a "yellow out" as the Spirit rock their Shockwave kit (see above) for the match.
- In the stadium, expect a photo booth, face painting, a pregame concert with the band "Run for Cover," and yellow swag giveaway.
- Fans can bring canned goods for a food drive outside every gate.
What's next: Semifinal match-ups will be announced Sunday — and if the Spirit advance to the next round of playoffs, they're guaranteed to host a home match (Nov. 15-16).
By the numbers: The Spirit continues to smash records, including:
- Clinch a top playoff seed for the second straight year
- Largest home opener in club history: 19,254 fans
- Set a club record for single-season home attendance: 17,422 fans at Audi Field (Oct.5)
🎟️ No tickets? No sweat. Catch the match during a watch party at one of the Spirit-affiliated bars.
