The Chicago Red Stars set a new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) attendance record with 35,038 fans during their match against Bay FC at Wrigley Field on Saturday. This historic event marks the first professional women's sporting event held at Wrigley Field in 80 years. The match, part of the 'Red Stars Take Over Wrigley Field' event presented by Gallagher, underscores the growing popularity of women's soccer. The record-breaking attendance highlights the potential for the Red Stars in a better stadium location. The event was broadcast on IONNWSL, with pregame coverage starting at 7pm ET/6pm local time. The match began at 6:30 p.m., and the turnout was described as remarkable.
This weekend, @chicagoredstars broke the @NWSL attendance record: A whopping 35,038 fans attended the first professional women’s sporting event held at Wrigley Field in 80 years! Women’s sports, and Chicago sports, are certainly something to celebrate. https://t.co/6O7JXJMJlq
✅Record setting attendance for an @nwsl match w/ @chicagoredstars @wearebayfc at Wrigley Field ✅Messi and @Argentina play @FEFecuador at Soldier Field Somewhere @GrantWahl is smiling 🤍 #WitnessHistory https://t.co/UFDRx48gsS
Big weekend at the box office for the NWSL. With Kansas City set to announce the usual sellout tonight, league attendance was … Chicago 35,038 (Wrigley Field) Portland 21,025 San Diego 17,073 Gotham 11,662 Kansas City 11,500 Utah 8,486 Louisville 6,061
The @CHGO_RedStars set an @NWSL single-match attendance record last night when they hosted Bay FC at Wrigley Field. FULL STORY: https://t.co/xLeX3MCrEF https://t.co/6MLjmmcrb2
The Red Stars broke the NWSL attendance record with their historic match Saturday night at Wrigley Field against Bay FC, drawing an announced crowd of 35,083. https://t.co/3ldEq1LFa1
The Chicago Red Stars and Bay FC drew a record 35,038 fans at Wrigley Field tonight—the largest crowd in NWSL history. (via @HawleySports) https://t.co/kox3Fo1ZIN
Chicago Red Stars match at Wrigley Field breaks single-game NWSL attendance record https://t.co/vYND40Zyrw
35K+ fans came out to watch Bay FC and the Chicago Red Stars play at Wrigley Field 😱 (via @NWSL) https://t.co/sxeO26sh8B
The Chicago Red Stars set the NWSL attendance record with 35,038 fans for a match at Wrigley Field, home of MLB’s Chicago Cubs. Mal Swanson's husband, Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, left her a surprise at her locker before the match. 📸 @MalPugh 🔗 https://t.co/EoXA4McsOc https://t.co/HUVxZmLTJd
35,038 👏 The @chicagoredstars have set a new NWSL attendance record. 🎥: @NWSL https://t.co/TxwjpDvnCB
https://t.co/CbzCOQi8uu Chicago Red Stars break NWSL attendance record vs. Bay FC at Wrigley Field
It is indeed an #NWSL record crowd: 35,038 at Wrigley Field. It's a one-off so the important part is the follow-through. Hopefully that happens. This is a proving point for what the Red Stars could be in a better stadium location. Remarkable that the new record is in Chicago.
Wrigley Field @chicagoredstars vs @wearebayfc sets a new NWSL attendance record with 35,038. #WitnessHistory #NWSL
The Chicago Red Stars have just set the new #NWSL attendance record, with 35,038 at Wrigley Field tonight.
We did it, Red Stars fans! The Red Stars Take Over Wrigley Field match, presented by Gallagher, has officially broken the NWSL attendance record. Thank you to every person here at Wrigley Field, our sponsors, and everyone who made it possible to #WitnessHistory #WithTheStars! https://t.co/7bvPcYo3qY
For the first time in 80 years, a professional women's sporting event is being held at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Red Stars host Bay FC at the friendly confines. https://t.co/4wiE9qHiF0 https://t.co/fXSnhQVqJ9
The Sanderson Sisters have you set for @chicagoredstars vs @wearebayfc at Wrigley Field. Tune into @IONNWSL at 7pm ET/6 local for all your pregame coverage (and if you’re wondering, this weather means I’m officially back) ⚽️ #NWSL #WitnessHistory https://t.co/lzl0bXDLSS
For the first time in 80 years, a professional women's sporting event will be held at the Wrigley Field. The Chicago Red Stars play Bay FC on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the friendly confines. https://t.co/3ngYDbiLwe
The Chicago Red Stars are nearing an NWSL record attendance for Saturday’s match against Bay FC at Wrigley Field. https://t.co/0FXQJMeOSo
Chicago Red Stars eye NWSL attendance record in Wrigley Field match — and hope to pave the way for a move within city limits https://t.co/BGK2RciYo3
Nothing like chatting @NWSL with my buddy @ColeWright on @WatchMarquee ahead of a historic game at Wrigley Field - @chicagoredstars vs. @wearebayfc #NWSL https://t.co/siHlZNVfJd
CPS soccer stars will be honored as the Red Stars play the first pro women’s soccer game at Wrigley Field. https://t.co/r5Yl6QR9Ff https://t.co/VTpDa8ktha
The Chicago Red Stars will play a historic match against Bay FC kicking off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. https://t.co/pOezbmVIl7