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Where to Watch the Washington Spirit Play in the NWSL Finals

The team will compete for their second championship title on Saturday in Kansas City

Center back Tara McKeown playing in the NWSL quarterfinals against Bay FC. Photograph courtesy of Sam Pittman.

After a whirlwind semifinal match that ended with penalty kicks, the Washington Spirit has advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. The team will face off against the Orlando Pride in Kansas City on Saturday, November 23 at 8 PM.

The Spirit’s official watch party at Metrobar is already sold out, but if you don’t feel like booking a flight to catch the game in KC, these local spots are screening the matchup.

 

Astro Beer Hall

 1306 G St NW., 4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington

The beer halls in Shirlington and downtown DC are official bar partners of the Washington Spirit, and both locations will be hosting fans for the championship match.

 

Bluejacket Brewery

300 Tingey St., SE

The watch party at this Navy Yard joint will feature $10 liters of beer and a “Holy Trinity” special, which includes a double cheeseburger, fries, and a Lost Weekend IPA for $15.

 

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The Bottom Line

1716 I St., NW

Head to this downtown basement bar to catch the game while sipping discounted pints and pitchers of beer. Reserve your free spot here.

 

Comet Ping Pong

5037 Connecticut Ave., NW

Chow down on some pizza and wings while watching the game at this Chevy Chase pizzeria. The big game calls for a big-screen experience, so the restaurant is showing the game on their projector.

 

The Roost

1401 Pennsylvania Ave., SE

The food hall is hosting a watch party, offering up $5 drafts and food specials on wings, pizza, garlic knots, and pigs in a blanket to fuel fans on game day.

 

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Boundary Stone

16 Rhode Island Ave., NW

The TVs at this Bloomingdale pub—best known for being DC’s official spot for Philadelphia professional sports—will be going local on Saturday for the Spirit match.

 

Dacha Beer Garden

79 Potomac Ave., SE

If you feel the need to drink from a boot while watching the game, the Navy Yard location of Dacha Beer Garden (another Spirit official bar) is pouring beverages into the massive glasses.

 

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Neptune Room

5405 Georgia Ave., NW

You can bring a carryout feast (yes, outside food is encouraged) to the watch party at this Petworth watering hole.

 

Thirsty Crow

3400 11th St., NW

The Columbia Heights bar is showing the game on their TVs, paired with cocktails and East Asian-inspired pub fare.

 

Randall Rec Center

820 South Capitol St., SE

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting an outdoor watch party blocks away from Audi Field, putting a jumbo-sized screen outside Randall Rec Center.

Molly Szymanski
Editorial Fellow