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We break down everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s Spirit Worldwide: Culture Match vs North Carolina Courage
📅 SCHEDULE:
5:00 PM – Gates open
5:30 PM – Warm-ups begin
6:30 PM – Kickoff
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: The Washington Nationals have a game on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. ET. Fans may see increased traffic before and after the match in the Buzzard Point area.
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, ie no umbrellas. 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 3:30 p.m. before heading to the traffic circle (S. Capitol St. and Potomac Ave.) and walking over to Gate A together at 5:45 p.m. The march will continue inside the stadium and around the concourse, 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.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT:
- Feel the sounds of Hispanic Heritage at Spirit Stage with Pa’Gozar Latin Band and Salsa Dancers at the Spirit Stage inside of Gate A at 5pm ET!
- In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture, catch the Choy Wun Lion Dancers perform outside of Gate A at 5:30pm.
🩷 PRE-MATCH HONOREES & CEREMONY
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Michael Urgel
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: Black Assets
COLOR GUARD: MPD Honor Guard
CAREFIRST COMMUNITY CAPTAIN: Marcela Maamari and Ana Catalina Garcia from La Clincia del Pueblo
HONORARY CAPTAIN: Cónsul Ana María Bermúdez Ríos Consulado de Colombia en Washington D.C
DISTRICT DIARIES HONOREE: Dr. Angela White, Vice President of Healthcare Delivery Research at MedStar Health Research Institute
Off the Pitch
❇️ ROOFTOP: The Heineken Rooftop will be closed for a private event.
📣 HALFTIME: DMV native and Billboard Top 20 artist Jason Cerda takes the pitch at halftime to perform his new single, “Golazo”alongside the Spirit crew!
💫 SPIRITVILLE: Located on the East Concourse, Spiritville will feature face painting, photo opportunities, poster making, soccer bowling, and more!
- PASSPORT-STYLE POSTCARD: Visit the passport table in Spiritville, to grab your passport, collect stamps, and complete the scavenger hunt around the concourse for a chance to win a signed Spirit jersey.
- REPRESENT YOUR CULTURE: Make your way to Spiritville and pick the country flag pins that best represent you.
Item of the Match
The Rise Up DC Tan Tee. Rep the Spirit in style with this lightweight T-shirt. Grab it at Audi Field this Saturday as the Spirit take on North Carolina Courage!
🛍️ 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 6:30 p.m. ET on August 8 for same-day customization with any Spirit player’s name and number.
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.
TEXT FOR HELP: Text (202) 888-2375 for fan assistance if you’re in need while at Audi Field.
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