{"id":2342841,"date":"2026-03-23T22:55:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2342841"},"modified":"2026-03-23T22:55:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:55:09","slug":"know-before-you-go-spirit-vs-utah-royals-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/know-before-you-go-spirit-vs-utah-royals-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Spirit vs Utah Royals FC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35137 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/KBYG-ABA-cb-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/KBYG-ABA-cb-banner.png 700w, https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/KBYG-ABA-cb-banner-600x171.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>We break down everything you need to know ahead of the Wednesday\u2019s match vs Utah:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>SCHEDULE<\/strong><br \/>4:00 p.m. \u2013 Sandlot opens<\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. \u2013 Gates open<\/p>\n<p>7:00 p.m. \u2013 Kickoff<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><em>Light Show:\u00a0<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><em>There will be light show elements in the stadium throughout the match, including during procession, goals, and at match end as a caution to photosensitive fans.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6\/>\n<h6>Before Arriving<\/h6>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f\u00a0<strong>DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKETS<\/strong> Audi Field is a mobile-only venue. Log into your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ticketmaster account<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/washingtonspirit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Account Manager<\/a> and add your tickets to your Apple or Google Pay Wallet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bringing friends along?<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Make sure to forward their tickets to them to save time at the venue entrance. <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/matchdayguide\/#mobile-ticketing\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf92 <strong>REVIEW THE BAGGAGE POLICY<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Bags must be smaller than<\/span> 14\u2033 by 14\u2033 by 6\u2033, and no backpacks, coolers, or luggage are allowed. Review Audi\u2019s Field Guide for information on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/matchdayguide\/#audi-field-guide\" rel=\"noopener\">restricted items<\/a>. Fans with medical needs or diaper bags should email <a target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/23\/spirit-vs-utah-royals-fc\/mailto:guestexperience@dcunited.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Audi Field\u2019s Guest Experience<\/a>\u00a0and use Gate B to expedite entry.<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\u00a0<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/matchdayguide\/#bag-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more &gt;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0201;\"><strong>\ud83e\udd41 <\/strong><\/span><strong>MARCH TO THE MATCH<\/strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0201;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">Join Spirit Supporters Groups on their way to Audi Field with the march to the match! Meet at the traffic circle (S. Capital St. and Potomac Ave.) starting at 7:00 PM, before walking over to Gate A together at 7:15 PM. The march will continue inside the stadium and around the concourse, so make sure to join as you can!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h6\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>Prematch<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: normal;\">\ud83c\udf81 <strong>FAN GIVEAWAY<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: normal;\">The Spirit is giving away 2,000 matchday programs upon entry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0201;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\ud83c\udfb6\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;\">ENTERTAINMENT<\/span> Crashed Cords<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: normal;\">\u00a0will be performing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> inside Gate A to welcome fans!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f <strong>NATIONAL ANTHEM<\/strong> <span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXP119972449 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXP119972449 BCX0\">Rachel Ferguson<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<strong>COLOR GUARD <\/strong>MPD Honor Guard<\/p>\n<p><strong>ASL<\/strong> Jillian Regen<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h6\/>\n<h6\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>Off the Pitch<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0201;\"><strong>\ud83d\udce3 <\/strong><\/span><strong>HALFTIME<\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0201;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\"> Youth soccer clubs will face off for a friendly 7v7s featuring St James Academy and PPA at midfield.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">\ud83d\udcab<\/span><\/span><\/span><strong> SPIRITVILLE<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Located on the East Concourse, Spiritville will feature face painters, first game certificates, subsoccer, and more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca7<strong>WATER STATION<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Free water will be available for fans inside of Gate B.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>Item of the Match<\/h6>\n<p>\ud83d\udcab <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>RISE UP, DC! <\/strong>Grab your layers, such as the Spirit Varsity Sweater, to stay cozy for night matches this spring. The button-front jacket features the iconic \u201cRise Up, DC\u201d chant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Plus, enjoy other new arrivals available at the stadium first.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f HOW TO GET YOURS<\/strong> Purchase during the game at the following merch locations: <span style=\"color: #19494c;\"><strong>Spiritville, Section 130, Club level, or Section 119<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #003a40;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #19494c;\"><strong>For pick-up orders, please have your order confirmation number ready<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #003a40;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>Transportation<\/h6>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\ude85 <\/span><strong>METRO <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\">Audi Field can be accessed from both the Navy Yard-Ballpark and Waterfront stations.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-weight: bold;\"> The Navy Yard west exit is reopened for the 2026 season.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0201;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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.<\/span> <\/span>Parking is available at the Anacostia station, just one stop away on the Green Line.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\ude97 PARKING<\/strong> Members, make sure to book your parking ahead of time with your member discount code through SpotHero.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">\ud83d\udeb2 BIKING <span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Two Wheel Valet allows fans to store their bike 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.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h6>Accessibility<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Guests with special needs or accessibility questions are encouraged to contact the <a target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/23\/spirit-vs-utah-royals-fc\/mailto:guestexperience@dcunited.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Audi Field Guest Experience<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> team prior to matchday. To learn more about the courtesy shuttle, sensory room, and accessible seating, <a target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/matchdayguide\/#accessibility\" rel=\"noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>KULTURECITY SENSORY ROOM<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>SENSORY BAGS<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h5>Missing out?<\/h5>\n<p>Grab your tickets to the Wednesday night match against Portland Thorns FC!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/washington-spirit-vs-utah-royals-fc-washington-district-of-columbia-03-25-2026\/event\/15006428D5EC8472?CAMEFROM=CFC_WASHINGTON_SPIRIT_WEB_POST_KBYG\">Get Tickets<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 |\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/washingtonspirit.com\/matchdayguide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">View the Matchday Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n{if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\nif(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\nn.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\ns.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n'https:\/\/url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/swA2CP6qE0i9Dg6f6txSx6K5m?domain=connect.facebook.net');\nfbq('init', '1533153257373291');\nfbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source washingtonspirit.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 We break down everything you need to know ahead of the Wednesday\u2019s match vs Utah: \ud83d\udcc5 SCHEDULE4:00 p.m. \u2013 Sandlot opens 5:30 p.m. \u2013 Gates open 7:00 p.m. \u2013 Kickoff \u00a0 Light Show:\u00a0There will be light show elements in the stadium throughout the match, including during procession, goals, and at match end as a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2342842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2342841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/KNOW-BEFORE-YOU-GO-Spirit-vs-Utah-Royals-FC.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2342841"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2342843,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2342841\/revisions\/2342843"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2342842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2342841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2342841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2342841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}