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Audi Field

D.C. Defenders · Washington, USA

United Football League american_football stadium active
54
TurfNurd Score — Great venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
Team
D.C. Defenders
Capacity
20,000
Year Built
2018
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Audi Field

Audi Field

Tucked into the revitalized Buzzard Point neighborhood along Washington D.C.'s waterfront, Audi Field offers an intimate yet electric atmosphere for soccer fans and sports enthusiasts. This 20,000-seat venue serves as the beating heart of professional soccer in the nation's capital, hosting D.C. United, the Washington Spirit, DC Power FC, and even the DC Defenders of spring football. The stadium's relatively compact size means you'll feel close to the action no matter where you're sitting—a refreshing change from cavernous multipurpose venues.

Getting to Audi Field is part of the experience itself. The stadium opened in July 2018 after a long journey that saw multiple proposals fall through before developers finally secured this prime waterfront location. Today, that persistence has paid off for visitors, as the surrounding Buzzard Point area has transformed into a vibrant destination with restaurants, bars, and waterfront paths perfect for pre-game wandering. Whether you're catching a D.C. United match under the lights or experiencing the passionate atmosphere of a Washington Spirit game, you'll find Audi Field delivers that authentic, soccer-specific experience that purpose-built stadiums do best.

Historic moments
2018
MLS All-Star Game
20,000 attendance
Other
2019
CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal
17,769 attendance
Continental Championship
2021
United States vs. Costa Rica - CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying
19,647 attendance
International Match
2022
United States vs. Grenada - CONCACAF Nations League
14,128 attendance
International Match
Score breakdown: Capacity 8p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 15p