DCA is one of the most convenient airports to any MLS venue in the country — just 4 miles from Audi Field, and the Metro Silver/Blue/Yellow Lines connect Reagan National Airport directly to Navy Yard-Ballpark station on the Green Line in under 25 minutes. Dulles is significantly further and requires either a rideshare or the Silver Line to the Metro system.
Audi Field has very limited on-site parking. The surrounding Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront neighbourhood has some surface lots and garages, but they're expensive and fill fast on match days. The Metro is the overwhelmingly sensible option — parking close to Audi Field is not worth the effort or cost.
D.C. United's supporters groups (La Barra Brava, Screaming Eagles) gather before matches in the growing Capitol Riverfront bar scene along Half St and N St SW. The neighbourhood around Audi Field has developed considerably since the stadium opened in 2018 — Dacha Beer Garden and nearby spots are popular pre-match.
The Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station on the Green Line is a 5-minute walk from Audi Field's main entrance — perfect transit access. The Green Line connects directly from downtown DC (Gallery Place, Archives) and from the Yellow/Blue/Silver Line interchange at L'Enfant Plaza. WMATA runs extended service on match nights.
Audi Field sits in the Capitol Riverfront neighbourhood, one of DC's fastest-developing areas. The Anacostia waterfront, Half St restaurant corridor, and the growing Navy Yard scene are all walkable. Eastern Market and Capitol Hill are a 20-minute walk north. This is a proper urban match day experience.
Bike parking is available near Audi Field. Capital Bikeshare has stations throughout the Capitol Riverfront and Navy Yard neighbourhood. The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and DC's expanding protected bike lane network make cycling from Capitol Hill, the National Mall area, or Anacostia a genuine option.
Accessible parking is available in the limited ADA-designated spaces in nearby lots — reserve in advance through DC United. The accessible drop-off zone is on Potomac Ave SW near the main entrance. For accessibility services, contact DC United at dcunited.com.
Audi Field opened in 2018 in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Southwest D.C. and serves as home to D.C. United. It holds 20,000 fans in a modern, soccer-specific facility with a partial roof structure that keeps the atmosphere contained. The stadium is tucked near the confluence of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, giving it a somewhat isolated feel from the main parts of the city — but that's changing as the surrounding neighborhood develops.
The Navy Yard Metro station on the Green Line is about a 15-minute walk, or buses run more directly on matchdays. The waterfront development along the Anacostia is growing, with the Yards Park and a cluster of restaurants nearby. Buzzard Point itself is still developing, so most fans pregame in Capitol Hill or the Navy Yard neighborhood before heading over. The stadium itself is well-built and a significant upgrade over RFK Stadium, where United played for years.
Outside drinks are not permitted.
Outside food is not permitted.
Allowed bags include:
Prohibited bags include but are not limited to large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage of any kind, computer bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Diapers and wipes can be carried in any bag that meets our bag policy. However, large diaper bags are not permitted.
Bag check lockers will be available.
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items that do not fit into a clear bag.
Audi Field is a compact soccer-specific stadium that opened in 2018 in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Washington DC. The lower bowl is intimate and close to the touchline, making midfield sections a genuinely good soccer-watching experience. The district skyline is visible beyond the stadium, and the Navy Yard area has grown up around it since opening.
Audi Field’s upper bowl midfield sections give you a solid overhead view of the entire pitch at a lower price. The compact stadium design keeps the upper bowl from feeling too distant from the action. A good value choice for most games, especially on weeknights when lower bowl prices can spike for high-profile matchups.
The end goal sections are the main areas to avoid for traditional game-watching — the angle to the far goal is steep and you’ll miss much of the build-up play. Corner sections offer similarly restricted views. The La Barra and Screaming Eagles supporter groups bring great energy to the end stands, but go with the right expectations about the view.
Audi Field runs roughly north-south, putting the east side stands in more direct afternoon sun for evening kickoffs. The west side benefits from shade earlier. Washington DC summer heat and humidity are real — the shaded west side is a meaningful comfort advantage for afternoon or early-evening games in July and August.
Audi Field is open-air with limited shade coverage. DC summers are genuinely hot and humid, and afternoon thunderstorms are a regular occurrence from June through August. Check the forecast before heading out. Spring and fall games can be cold, particularly in the evenings. The stadium’s Buzzard Point location near the Anacostia River means occasional additional humidity.
Main Concourse - Washington D.C.'s legendary U Street institution brings their famous half-smoke to Audi Field. A genuine D.C. cultural icon — the chili dog is the one to get.
Section 120 - D.C.'s beloved fast-casual taco chain with a loyal regional following. Fresh, made-to-order tacos and burritos that punch well above typical stadium fare.
Throughout the Stadium - Washington's pioneering craft brewery pours their flagship Penn Quarter Porter and rotating seasonal taps. Proudly local and a great match for the D.C. United experience.
The north end of Audi Field is home to D.C. United's La Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles supporter groups — two of the oldest in American soccer. Both groups have decades of history dating back to D.C. United's founding in 1996. The tifo displays and constant noise make the north end a genuine experience on any matchday.
D.C. United's supporter groups — La Barra Brava and Screaming Eagles — are two of the oldest in American soccer, and they fill sections 136–137 at Audi Field with tifo, smoke, and chanting that rarely stops. Non-D.C. United apparel is not permitted in the supporter sections.
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