# List of women's association football attendance records

Women's association football is a popular sport, though less watched than the equivalent men's game in most markets. In the early 20th century, women's football thrived in England, seeing crowds equal to or larger than men's football matches; between the 1920s and 1970s, women's football was banned from existing in official capacities in England and various other regions, setting it back. While most men's association football attendance records were set in the 20th century, record crowds in the women's game have been set predominantly in the 21st century.
The record attendance of a women's football match is the estimated 110,000 attendance at Estadio Azteca for the final of the 1971 Women's World Cup (organised by the Federation of Independent European Female Football (FIEFF)) between the national teams of Mexico and Denmark on 5 September 1971.
The record attendance of a match recognised by FIFA is 91,648, set during a UEFA Women's Champions League match between Barcelona Femení and Wolfsburg at the Camp Nou on 22 April 2022.
Barcelona also played, against Atlético Madrid, in the match at the Metropolitano Stadium which holds the domestic league attendance record of 60,739. Including records not officially recognised by FIFA due to unsanctioned matches, five teams have each set the world record attendance the most times, with three each: Dick, Kerr Ladies F.C., Mexico, China, United States, and Barcelona.

## Domestic leagues

| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | League (season) | Venue | Attendance |
| 17 March 2019 | Atlético Madrid | 0–2 | Barcelona | Iberdrola | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid | 60,739 |
| 17 February 2024 | Arsenal | 3–1 | Manchester United | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 60,160 |
| 3 March 2024 | Arsenal | 1–0 | Tottenham | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 60,050 |
| 10 December 2023 | Arsenal | 4–1 | Chelsea | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 59,042 |
| 5 June 2023 | América | 2–1 | Pachuca | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 58,156 |
| 29 July 2023 | Porcinas | 2–3 | PIO | Queens League | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid | 57,326 |
| 29 July 2023 | xBuyer Team | 3–5 | Las Troncas | Queens League | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid | 57,326 |
| 29 July 2023 | PIO | 3–1 | Las Troncas | Queens League | Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid | 57,326 |
| 1 October 2023 | Arsenal | 0–1 | Liverpool | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 54,115 |
| 11 November 2022 | América | 0–1 | Tigres | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 52,654 |
| 4 May 2018 | Monterrey | 2–2 (2–4 p) | Tigres | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 51,211 |
| 24 September 2022 | Arsenal | 4–0 | Tottenham | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 47,367 |
| 15 January 2023 | Arsenal | 1–1 | Chelsea | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 46,811 |
| 10 September 2023 | Corinthians | 2–1 | Ferroviária | Campeonato Brasileiro | Arena Corinthians, São Paulo | 42,326 |
| 7 November 2022 | Monterrey | 2–2 | Tigres | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 42,315 |
| 2 September 2023 | Universitario | 2–0 | Alianza Lima | Liga Femenina | Estadio Monumental, Lima | 42,107 |
| 3 June 2023 | OL Reign | 0–2 | Portland Thorns | NWSL | Lumen Field, Seattle | 42,054 |
| 14 November 2022 | Tigres | 2–0 | América | Liga MX Femenil | El Volcán, Monterrey | 41,615 |
| 24 September 2022 | Corinthians | 4–1 | Internacional | Campeonato Brasileiro | Arena Corinthians, São Paulo | 41,070 |
| 19 November 2022 | Arsenal | 2–3 | Manchester United | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 40,604 |
| 20 November 2023 | Tigres | 1–0 | Monterrey | Liga MX Femenil | El Volcán, Monterrey | 40,039 |
| 19 November 2023 | Barcelona | 5–0 | Real Madrid | Liga F | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona | 38,707 |
| 23 April 2023 | Köln | 0–2 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Frauen-Bundesliga | RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne | 38,365 |
| 17 November 2019 | Tottenham | 0–2 | Arsenal | WSL | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | 38,262 |
| 4 November 2022 | Tigres | 2–1 | Monterrey | Liga MX Femenil | El Volcán, Monterrey | 36,509 |
| 18 September 2022 | Internacional | 1–1 | Corinthians | Campeonato Brasileiro | Estádio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre | 36,330 |
| 15 October 2023 | Arsenal | 2–1 | Aston Villa | WSL | Emirates Stadium, London | 35,829 |
| 8 June 2024 | Chicago Red Stars | 1–2 | Bay FC | NWSL | Wrigley Field, Chicago | 35,038 |
| 27 April 2003 | Athletic Club | 5–0 | Híspalis | Superliga | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 35,000 |
| 15 April 2001 | Washington Freedom | 1–0 | Bay Area CyberRays | WUSA | RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C. | 34,148 |
| 6 October 2023 | OL Reign | 0–0 | Washington Spirit | NWSL | Lumen Field, Seattle | 34,130 |
| 5 January 2020 | Athletic Club | 0–3 | Barcelona | Iberdrola | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 32,068 |
| 23 March 2024 | San Diego Wave | 1–2 | Kansas City | NWSL | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 32,066 |
| 17 September 2022 | San Diego Wave | 1–0 | Angel City | NWSL | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 32,000 |
| 30 September 2022 | Tigres | 2–2 | Monterrey | Liga MX Femenil | El Volcán, Monterrey | 31,537 |
| 25 March 2023 | Monterrey | 1–1 | Tigres | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 30,877 |
| 25 March 2023 | San Diego Wave | 3–2 | Chicago Red Stars | NWSL | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 30,854 |
| 15 October 2023 | San Diego Wave | 2–0 | Racing Louisville | NWSL | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 30,312 |
| 4 November 2022 | América | 3–1 | Guadalajara | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 30,274 |
| 30 June 2001 | Washington Freedom | 2–0 | Carolina Courage | WUSA | RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C. | 30,271 |
| 13 October 2019 | Real Sociedad | 0–2 | Athletic Club | Iberdrola | Reale Arena, San Sebastián/Donostia | 28,367 |
| 16 November 2023 | Guadalajara | 2–2 | América | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 27,401 |
| 29 August 2021 | OL Reign | 2–1 | Portland Thorns | NWSL | Lumen Field, Seattle | 27,248 |
| 27 August 2023 | Alianza Lima | 1–0 | Universitario | Liga Femenina | Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, Lima | 26,804 |
| 8 September 2024 | San Diego Wave | 1–4 | North Carolina Courage | NWSL | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 26,516 |
| 5 May 2013 | Athletic Club | 1–2 | Barcelona | Primera División | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 26,000 |
| 7 November 2022 | Guadalajara | 3–3 | América | Liga MX Femenil | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | 25,899 |
| 17 June 2023 | San Diego Wave | 1–2 | Angel City | NWSL | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 25,515 |
| 11 August 2019 | Portland Thorns | 2–1 | North Carolina Courage | NWSL | Providence Park, Portland | 25,218 |
| 16 September 2023 | Portland Thorns | 2–0 | OL Reign | NWSL | Providence Park, Portland | 25,218 |
| 6 May 2007 | Athletic Club | 0–0 | Torrejón | Superliga | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 25,000 |

## Domestic cups

| Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Match | Venue | Attendance |
| 14 May 2023 | Chelsea | 1–0 | Manchester United | FA Cup final | Wembley Stadium, London | 77,390 |
| 25 November 2024 | Monterrey | 3–2 (2nd leg) (4–3 p) | Tigres | Liga MX Femenil Apertura final | Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe | 50,008 |
| 30 January 2019 | Athletic Club | 0–2 | Atlético Madrid | Copa de la Reina quarter-final | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 48,121 |
| 21 March 1971 | Espanyol | 2–1 | Sabadell | Catalunya Copa Pernod semi-final | Sarrià Stadium, Barcelona | 41,000 |
| 21 March 1971 | UE Sant Andreu | 0–1 | Barcelona | Catalunya Copa Pernod semi-final | Sarrià Stadium, Barcelona | 41,000 |
| 5 November 2023 | San Diego Wave FC | 0–1 | OL Reign | NWSL championship semi-final | Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego | 32,262 |
| 14 October 2023 | Aniquiladoras | 0–0 (2–1 p) | PIO | Queens Cup semi-final | La Rosaleda Stadium, Málaga | 30,044 |
| 14 October 2023 | Saiyans | 1–2 | Aniquiladoras | Queens Cup final | La Rosaleda Stadium, Málaga | 30,044 |
| 28 March 1971 | Sant Andreu | 2–1 | Sabadell | Catalunya Copa Pernod third-place play-off | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 30,000 |
| 28 March 1971 | Barcelona | 1–2 | Espanyol | Catalunya Copa Pernod final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 30,000 |
| 23 May 2010 | Athletic Club | 0–2 | Barcelona | Copa de la Reina quarter-final | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 30,000 |

## Intracontinental tournaments

| Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Match | Venue | Attendance |
| 22 April 2022 | Barcelona | 5–1 | Wolfsburg | Champions League semi-final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 91,648 |
| 30 March 2022 | Barcelona | 5–2 | Real Madrid | Champions League quarter-final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 91,553 |
| 27 April 2023 | Barcelona | 1–1 | Chelsea | Champions League semi-final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 72,262 |
| 2 May 2023 | Arsenal | 2–3 | Wolfsburg | Champions League semi-final | Emirates Stadium, London | 60,063 |
| 29 March 2023 | Barcelona | 5–1 | Roma | Champions League quarter-final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 54,667 |
| 25 May 2024 | Barcelona | 2–0 | Olympique Lyonnais | Champions League final | San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao | 50,827 |
| 17 May 2012 | Olympique Lyonnais | 2–0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Champions League final | Olympiastadion, Munich | 50,212 |
| 24 November 2022 | Barcelona | 3–0 | Bayern Munich | Champions League group stage | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 46,967 |
| 30 April 2022 | Paris Saint-Germain | 1–2 | Olympique Lyonnais | Champions League semi-final | Parc des Princes, Paris | 43,255 |
| 21 May 2022 | Barcelona | 1–3 | Olympique Lyonnais | Champions League final | Juventus Stadium, Turin | 39,454 |
| 21 March 2023 | Roma | 0–1 | Barcelona | Champions League quarter-final | Stadio Olimpico, Rome | 39,454 |
| 20 April 2024 | Olympique Lyonnais | 3–2 | Paris Saint-Germain | Champions League semifinal | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu | 38,466 |
| 20 April 2024 | Barcelona | 0–1 | Chelsea | Champions League semifinal | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona | 36,428 |

## International matches
### Competitive matches

| Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Match | Venue | Attendance |
| 5 September 1971 | Mexico | 0–3 | Denmark | Mundial final | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 110,000 |
| 10 July 1999 | United States | 0–0 (a.e.t./g.g.) (5–4 p) | China | World Cup final | Rose Bowl, Los Angeles | 90,185 |
| 10 July 1999 | Brazil | 0–0 (5–4 p) | Norway | World Cup Third place match | Rose Bowl, Los Angeles | 90,185 |
| 15 August 1971 | Mexico | 3–1 | Argentina | Mundial group stage | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 90,000 |
| 22 August 1971 | Mexico | 4–0 | England | Mundial group stage | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 90,000 |
| 31 July 2022 | England | 2–1 | Germany | Euro final | Wembley Stadium, London | 87,192 |
| 6 April 2023 | England | 1–1 (4–2 p) | Brazil | Finalissima | Wembley Stadium, London | 83,132 |
| 9 August 2012 | United States | 2–1 | Japan | Olympics final | Wembley Stadium, London | 80,203 |
| 29 August 1971 | Mexico | 2–1 | Italy | Mundial semi-final | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 80,000 |
| 19 June 1999 | United States | 3–0 | Denmark | World Cup group stage | Giants Stadium, East Rutherford | 78,972 |
| 19 June 1999 | Brazil | 7–1 | Mexico | World Cup group stage | Giants Stadium, East Rutherford | 78,972 |
| 1 August 1996 | China | 1–2 | United States | Olympics final | Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia | 76,489 |
| 1 August 1996 | Brazil | 0–2 | Norway | Olympics Third place match | Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia | 76,489 |
| 5 July 2003 | Mexico | 2–2 | Japan | World Cup qualification | Azteca Stadium, Mexico City | 75,000 |
| 20 July 2023 | Australia | 1–0 | Republic of Ireland | World Cup group stage | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 75,784 |
| 7 August 2023 | Australia | 2–0 | Denmark | World Cup Round of 16 | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 75,784 |
| 12 August 2023 | England | 2–1 | Colombia | World Cup quarter-final | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 75,784 |
| 16 August 2023 | Australia | 1–3 | England | World Cup semi-final | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 75,784 |
| 20 August 2023 | Spain | 1–0 | England | World Cup final | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 75,784 |
| 4 July 1999 | United States | 2–0 | Brazil | World Cup semi-final | Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto, California | 73,123 |
| 1 December 2023 | England | 3–2 | Netherlands | Nations League group stage | Wembley Stadium, London | 71,632 |
| 31 July 2012 | Great Britain | 1–0 | Brazil | Olympics group stage | Wembley Stadium, London | 70,584 |
| 16 August 2016 | Brazil | 0–0 (3–4 p) | Sweden | Olympics semi-final | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro | 70,454 |
| 6 July 2022 | England | 1–0 | Austria | Euro group stage | Old Trafford, Manchester | 68,871 |
| 24 June 1999 | United States | 7–1 | Nigeria | World Cup group stage | Soldier Field, Chicago | 65,080 |
| 24 June 1999 | Brazil | 2–0 | Italy | World Cup group stage | Soldier Field, Chicago | 65,080 |
| 16 November 1991 | China | 4–0 | Norway | World Cup group stage | Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou | 65,000 |
| 28 July 1996 | Norway | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | United States | Olympics semi-final | Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia | 64,196 |
| 28 July 1996 | China | 3–2 | Brazil | Olympics semi-final | Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia | 64,196 |
| 30 November 1991 | Norway | 1–2 | United States | World Cup final | Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou | 63,000 |
| 6 August 2012 | France | 1–2 | Japan | Olympics semi-final | Wembley Stadium, London | 61,482 |
| 29 October 2023 | Philippines | 0–8 | Australia | Olympic Qualifying | Perth Stadium, Perth | 59,155 |
| 13 September 2000 | Sweden | 0–2 | Brazil | Olympics group stage | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 58,432 |
| 7 July 2019 | United States | 2–0 | Netherlands | World Cup final | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon | 57,900 |
| 20 September 2007 | China | 2–0 | New Zealand | World Cup group stage | Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin | 55,832 |
| 25 July 1996 | United States | 0–0 | China | Olympics group stage | Orange Bowl, Miami | 55,650 |
| 24 November 1991 | China | 0–1 | Sweden | World Cup quarter-final | Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou | 55,000 |
| 1 July 1999 | United States | 3–2 | Germany | World Cup quarter-final | Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Landover, Maryland | 54,642 |
| 1 July 1999 | Brazil | 4–3 (a.e.t./g.g.) | Nigeria | World Cup quarter-final | Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, Landover, Maryland | 54,642 |
| 28 February 2024 | Australia | 10–0 | Uzbekistan | Olympic Qualifying | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 54,120 |
| 27 June 2015 | England | 2–1 | Canada | World Cup quarter-final | BC Place, Vancouver | 54,027 |
| 15 September 2007 | Brazil | 4–0 | China | World Cup group stage | Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan | 54,000 |
| 15 September 2007 | Denmark | 2–0 | New Zealand | World Cup group stage | Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan | 54,000 |
| 21 June 2015 | Canada | 1–0 | Switzerland | World Cup Round of 16 | BC Place, Vancouver | 53,855 |
| 26 September 2007 | Germany | 3–0 | Norway | World Cup semi-final | Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin | 53,819 |
| 2 July 2019 | England | 1–2 | United States | World Cup semi-final | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon | 53,512 |
| 5 July 2015 | United States | 5–2 | Japan | World Cup final | BC Place, Vancouver | 53,341 |
| 12 August 2016 | Brazil | 0–0 (7–6 p) | Australia | Olympics quarter-final | Mineirão, Belo Horizonte | 52,660 |
| 9 August 2008 | Canada | 1–1 | China | Olympics group stage | Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium, Tianjin | 52,600 |
| 19 August 2016 | Sweden | 1–2 | Germany | Olympics final | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro | 52,432 |
| 16 June 2015 | Nigeria | 0–1 | United States | World Cup group stage | BC Place, Vancouver | 52,193 |
| 23 September 2007 | Norway | 1–0 | China | World Cup quarter-final | Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan | 52,000 |
| 21 August 2008 | Brazil | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | United States | Olympics final | Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing | 51,612 |
| 30 June 2015 | United States | 2–0 | Germany | World Cup semi-final | Olympic Stadium, Montreal | 51,176 |
| 12 August 2008 | Sweden | 2–1 | Canada | Olympics group stage | Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing | 51,112 |
| 12 August 2008 | Nigeria | 1–3 | Brazil | Olympics group stage | Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing | 51,112 |
| 18 August 2008 | United States | 4–2 | Japan | Olympics semi-final | Beijing Workers' Stadium, Beijing | 50,937 |
| 12 September 2007 | China | 3–2 | Denmark | World Cup group stage | Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan | 50,800 |
| 12 September 2007 | New Zealand | 0–5 | Brazil | World Cup group stage | Wuhan Sports Centre Stadium, Wuhan | 50,800 |
| 27 June 1999 | United States | 3–0 | North Korea | World Cup group stage | Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts | 50,484 |
| 27 June 1999 | Mexico | 0–2 | Italy | World Cup group stage | Foxboro Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts | 50,484 |
| 4 September 1971 | Italy | 4–0 | Argentina | Mundial Third place match | Estadio Jalisco, Guadalajara | 50,000 |

### International friendlies

| Date | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance |
| 30 November 2024 | England | 0–0 | United States | Wembley Stadium, London | 78,346 |
| 9 November 2019 | England | 1–2 | Germany | Wembley Stadium, London | 77,768 |
| 7 October 2022 | England | 2–1 | United States | Wembley Stadium, London | 76,893 |
| 3 June 2024 | Australia | 2–0 | China | Stadium Australia, Sydney | 76,798 |
| 31 May 2024 | Australia | 1–1 | China | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | 52,912 |
| 14 July 2022 | Australia | 1–0 | France | Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 50,629 |
| 23 November 2014 | England | 0–3 | Germany | Wembley Stadium, London | 45,619 |

## World record progression

Since the first record attendance for a women's football match was set in the early 20th century, it has been superseded several times. In various nations, women's football was banned for roughly the same period, from the 1920s to the 1970s.
| Date | Team 1 | Score | Team 2 | Match | Venue | Attendance |
| 25 December 1917 | Dick, Kerr Ladies | 4–0 | Arundel Coulthard Factory | Charity friendly | Deepdale, Preston | 10,000 |
| 26 December 1917 | North of Ireland | 1–4 | Tyneside | Friendly | Grosvenor Park, Belfast | 20,000 |
| 29 April 1920 | Dick, Kerr Ladies | 2–0 | France XI | Charity friendly | Deepdale, Preston | 25,000 |
| 27 December 1920 | Dick, Kerr Ladies | 4–0 | St Helens | Charity friendly | Goodison Park, Liverpool | 53,000 |
| 25 December 1970 | Barcelona | 0–0 (4–3 p) | Centelles | Exhibition cup/charity friendly | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 60,000 |
| 15 August 1971 | Mexico | 3–1 | Argentina | Mundial group stage | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 90,000 |
| 22 August 1971 | Mexico | 4–0 | England | Mundial group stage | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 90,000 |
| 5 September 1971 | Mexico | 0–3 | Denmark | Mundial final | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | 110,000 |
| 16 November 1991 | China | 4–0 | Norway | World Cup group stage | Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou | 65,000 |
| 1 August 1996 | China | 1–2 | United States | Olympic final | Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia | 76,489 |
| 19 June 1999 | United States | 3–0 | Denmark | World Cup group stage | Giants Stadium, East Rutherford | 78,972 |
| 10 July 1999 | United States | 0–0 (5–4 p) | China | World Cup final | Rose Bowl, Los Angeles | 90,185 |
| 30 March 2022 | Barcelona | 5–2 | Real Madrid | Champions League quarter-final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 91,553 |
| 22 April 2022 | Barcelona | 5–1 | Wolfsburg | Champions League semi-final | Camp Nou, Barcelona | 91,648 |