KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Cancer Awareness Match vs San Diego Wave FC

fturner  |   August 1, 2026
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We break down everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s Cancer Awareness Match vs San Diego Wave FC

📅 SCHEDULE:

2:30 PM – Gates open

3:20 PM – Warm-ups begin

4:00 PM – Kickoff


 

Before Arriving

 

🎒 REVIEW THE BAGGAGE POLICY: Bags must be smaller than 14″ by 14″ by 6″, and no backpacks, coolers, or luggage are allowed. Review Audi’s Field Guide for information on restricted items. Fans with medical needs or diaper bags should email Audi Field’s Guest Experience and use Gate B to expedite entry. Learn more >

 

🥁 MARCH TO THE MATCH: Meet up with Spirit Supporters Groups at Solace Outpost starting at 1:00 p.m. ET before heading to the traffic circle (S. Capitol St. and Potomac Ave.) and walking over to Gate A together at 3:25 p.m. ET. The march will continue inside the stadium and around the concourse, so make sure to join as you can!


 

 

Prematch

✏️ SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE: Spirit Supporters groups have teamed up to provide school supplies and backpacks to Sousa Middle School. If you can, bring school supplies and backpacks to the School Supplies Drive table located outside of Gate A. Can’t bring items to the match? Click here to donate to the online registry.

 

🎗️SPIRIT SQUADRON: Visit the Spirit Squadron table on the North end of the stadium to pick up chant cards, giveaways, and learn about how you can help a Spirit Squadron member in his battle against leukemia.

 

🎶 ENTERTAINMENT: Crashed Chords will be performing at the Spirit Stage inside Gate A at 2:30 p.m. ET to welcome fans!

 

🩷 PRE-MATCH HONOREES & CEREMONY

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Jehreva Mitchell

COLOR GUARD: DC Fire

COACH OF THE MATCH & HONORARY CAPTAIN: Jenna Pel, DC Scores

DISTRICT DIARIES HONOREE: Alison Cusmano, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor

 


 

Off the Pitch

 

❇️ ROOFTOP: The Heineken Rooftop will be open to fans before and during the match.

 

📣 HALFTIME: Cancer survivor bell ringing ceremony and T-shirt toss.

 

💫 SPIRITVILLE: Located on the East Concourse, Spiritville will feature face painting, cancer ribbon pins, photo opportunities, poster making, soccer bowling, Lafayette Federal Credit Union, American Cancer Society, and Children’s National Hospital partnership activations, and more!

 


 

Item of the Match

🚨 ALERT: New merchandise enters Audi Field for this weekend’s match as the Spirit take on San Diego Wave FC at home!

🛍️ HOW TO GET YOURS: Purchase during the game at the following merch locations: Spiritville, Section 130, Club Level, or Section 119.

If you placed an online order for in-stadium pickup, please use the designated line at the Spirit Shop location in Spiritville to collect your order, and please have your order confirmation number ready.

 

👚 KIT CUSTOMIZATION:Drop off your jersey by 2:30 p.m. ET on August 2 for same-day customization with any Spirit player’s name and number.

Grab Your Gear


Post-Match

 

🔒 ACCESS: For the safety of players and guests, only Premium ticketholders (F1-F12, C1-C9, and S1-S31) are allowed in sections F1-F12 along the east sideline after the match. General ticketholders wanting to get closer to the field after the match can head to sections 135-138. Learn more >


 

Transportation

 

🚅 METRO: Audi Field can be accessed from both the Navy Yard-Ballpark and Waterfront stations. The ADA shuttle will run from the west entrance to the Audi Field Club Shop on a continuous 15-30 minute loop, starting an hour before kickoff and ending an hour after the match.Parking is available at the Anacostia station, just one stop away on the Green Line.

 

🚗 PARKING: Members, make sure to book your parking ahead of time with your member discount code through SpotHero.

 

🚲 BIKING: Two Wheel Valet allows fans to store their bikes during the match. The valet is at the southwest corner of the stadium at the intersection of 2nd and T St. The valet opens when gates open and will remain open at least one hour after the end of a match.

 


 

Accessibility

 

Guests with special needs or accessibility questions are encouraged to contact the Audi Field Guest Experience team (guestexperience@dcunited.com) prior to matchday. To learn more about the courtesy shuttle, sensory room, and accessible seating, click here.

 

KULTURECITY SENSORY ROOM: Fans with sensory sensitivities can take a break from the visual and auditory stimulations of matchday in the KultureCity Sensory Room, located on the Heineken Rooftop. 

 

SENSORY BAGS: Additionally, sensory bags are available while supplies last at Guest Services for any guest who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Each bag is equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools, and verbal cue cards.

 


 

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