Congressional Soccer Match

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Audi Field, Washington D.C.

The bipartisan Congressional Soccer Match is one of D.C.’s hottest summer events and celebrates the power of soccer to transform lives.

All proceeds from the event support the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s life-changing programs that help children in underserved communities embrace active and healthy lifestyles while nurturing their personal growth through trained coach-mentors.

Tentative Schedule

  • 5:00 pm: Gates open
  • 6:00 pm: Congressional Staff vs. Lobbyist Match
  • 7:00 pm: Embassy Cup Final
  • 7:30 pm: Congressional Soccer Match – Main Event!
A large group of players from the 2023 Congressional Soccer Match pose together on the field, smiling and gathered around a trophy. One team wears blue jerseys and the other wears red jerseys. The photo is taken in a stadium at night, with "UNITED" visible in the stands behind them.

The Main Event

In the most exciting bipartisan event of the year, Members of Congress team up with sports legends for the ultimate Republican vs. Democrat showdown.

Tickets coming soon!

 

An adult goalkeeper in a bright green jersey and black shorts dives to his left to stop a soccer ball, with a net and goalposts visible behind him on a grass field. He wears padded gloves and knee pads, concentrating on the save.

Ask your Member of Congress to Play

Want to see your elected official in action? Invite them to play! Contact their office and tell them you want to see them at Audi on May 20.

Click HERE for a working list of the 119th Congressional Soccer Caucus members!

Pictures of embassy members lifting the trophy

Embassy Cup Final

Back by popular demand! Embassy representatives, the top participants from the Embassy Cup, return for an exciting finale. Who will the teams represent this year? Stay tuned for more details and learn how your embassy can get involved in the action!

Congressional Soccer Match

Congressional Staff vs. Lobbyist Match

The Congressional Staff vs Lobbyist match features federal employees from both sides of the aisle competing against lobbyists on the Audi Field pitch.

Embassy Cup | April 25 | The Fields at RFK

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is thrilled to announce the Embassy Cup, featuring 16 embassy delegations competing in an exciting showcase of soccer and community. Join us for a fun, family-friendly day celebrating the power of soccer to bring people together. Embassy staff, corporate leaders, community champions, and families will unite to honor the transformational impact of soccer on children’s lives, both on and off the pitch.

The Embassy Cup is part of the Congressional Soccer Match Series hosted by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. The finalist teams from the Embassy Cup will earn the opportunity to compete in the final match at Audi Field during the Congressional Soccer Match on May 20.

Registration Information: Coming Soon!

Interested in sponsorships? We have a variety of packages!

 

Have questions? Contact us at events@ussoccerfoundation.org.