The U.S. women’s national team is bringing the 2023 World Cup winners to the Chester waterfront. Spain will visit Subaru Park on October 13, 2026, for the second of two U.S. friendlies that kick off October 10 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Tickets are being rolled out in stages: presales start July 14 and public sales open July 16. The October 10 match in D.C. will feature a pregame retirement celebration for Crystal Dunn, and both games are scheduled to air in English and Spanish on national networks.
Dates, venues and the big-picture stakes
U.S. Soccer announced the two East Coast friendlies with Audi Field set for October 10 and Subaru Park set for October 13, as reported by The Washington Post. Coach Emma Hayes called the matchups "the perfect tests" as the U.S. gears up for World Cup qualifying, according to a news release covered by Field Level Media. Spain, the 2023 World Cup winner and current No. 1-ranked team, has already locked in its spot at the 2027 tournament, as noted in the Spanish federation’s official announcement (RFEF).
Tickets, presales and promotions
Presales for both matches begin July 14 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern and run through July 16, with public tickets going on sale July 16 at 10:00 a.m., per FOX29 Philadelphia. That local coverage also notes the October 10 Audi Field match will feature a pregame retirement ceremony honoring Crystal Dunn and that the first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive special edition Dunn bobbleheads. Fans looking for the best seats or early access will want to keep an eye on federation and team ticketing pages for presale windows and supporter-group sections.
Subaru Park and getting there
Subaru Park seats roughly 18,500 and sits on the Chester waterfront at One Stadium Drive, according to the Philadelphia Union’s stadium guide (Philadelphia Union). The club points to shuttle options and SEPTA regional rail connections for matchdays, so supporters should plan ahead for crowded trains and tight on-site parking around the stadium. Restaurants, bars and hotels near the waterfront are expected to see a bump from traveling fans and match-night traffic.
How the teams match up
The U.S. and Spain have met four times, with the Americans winning the first three meetings before Spain took the most recent clash in Pamplona in 2022, according to match records. That loss came just before Spain’s run to the 2023 World Cup title. Both sides are expected to treat these October dates as high-level tune-ups rather than casual friendlies, a theme noted in coverage by The Guardian.
What to watch and where to buy
Beyond the final score, roster choices and minutes for younger players are likely to be the real storylines as Hayes and her staff sort out qualifying depth charts. For official ticket links and the federation’s full release, fans can head to local and club pages, including FOX29 Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Union.
