CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Mid-American Conference and Haslam Sports Group announced today (Aug. 4) the 2025 and 2026 MAC Women's Soccer Championship will take place at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This will mark the first time in conference history the event will be hosted at a neutral site.

The 2025 MAC Women's Soccer Championship is set to open on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 with a pair of quarterfinal matches. Semifinal matches are slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 before the Championship Match on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Quarterfinal and semifinal matches will begin at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET, while the Championship Game is set for a 7:30 p.m. ET start. 

"Our membership is excited to bring the 2025 and 2026 MAC Women's Soccer Championship to Historic Crew Stadium," said MAC Commissioner Jon A. Steinbrecher. "The venue will provide an excellent stage for our student-athletes to compete for a Mid-American Conference Tournament title. We appreciate the partnership with Historic Crew Stadium and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and look forward to working together to deliver an exceptional championship experience for the student-athletes, coaches, and fans."

"We appreciate the Mid-American Conference selecting Historic Crew Stadium to host the 2026 Women's Soccer Championship, especially as the first neutral site of the tournament," said Haslam Sports Group Chief of Strategy & Development and Crew President of Business Operations Josh Glessing. "Together the MAC and Haslam Sports Group will create lasting memories for the athletes, coaches, staff, families and friends at Historic Crew Stadium through our shared dedication to growing soccer and a passion for sports in our region."

"Columbus is thrilled to host the 2025 and 2026 MAC Women's Soccer Championships at Historic Crew Stadium," said CEO and President of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission Linda Logan. "As a proud soccer city with a rich tradition of supporting women's sports and hosting premier events, we look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for student-athletes and fans. With our central location, passionate community, and plenty to explore off the pitch, Columbus is the perfect stage for this championship."

About the Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference office is based in Cleveland, Ohio as the Conference office serves 13 full-time members and offers championships in 23 sports.

Founded in 1946, the Mid-American Conference is an NCAA Division I, 13-member conference that sponsors 23 championships and is one of ten members of the Football Bowl Subdivison (FBS). With total enrollment of nearly 300,000 students, the league represents institutions of higher learning in six states –Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Ohio.

For more information on the Mid-American Conference, visit GetSomeMACtion.com or follow @MACSports on various social platforms.

About Historic Crew Stadium
Historic Crew Stadium is the first-ever professional soccer-specific stadium in the United States. In addition to hosting concerts, sporting events and programming throughout the year, the venue serves as the home of Columbus Crew 2 of MLS NEXT Pro. Previously the home of the Columbus Crew First Team from 1999-2021, Historic Crew Stadium opened its doors on May 15, 1999 to a sellout crowd for a match against the New England Revolution. It has hosted numerous national and international events: eight U.S. Soccer FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – specifically four consecutive "Dos a Cero" victories for the U.S. over Mexico (2001, 2005, 2009, 2013) – FIFA Women's World Cup matches, three MLS Cups (2001, 2015, 2020), two MLS All-Star Games and a number of concerts. It was named the world's most influential stadium of the decade by Stadia Magazine in 2010. In 2008, the venue added a permanent stage in the North End, allowing for up to 35,000 fans to take in concerts and other marquee events. Historic Crew Stadium has hosted world-class concerts and festivals including the annual Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, Breakaway Music Festival, Kenny Chesney: Sun Goes Down Tour, and Green Day featuring Fall Out Boy & Weezer for the Hella Mega Tour. More information is available at https://historiccrewstadium.com/

About The Greater Columbus Sports Commission
The Greater Columbus Sports Commission's mission is to rally Columbus to compete and win sporting events, providing a singular athlete and fan experience and positively impacting image, economy and lifestyle. Since 2002, the Greater Columbus Sports Commission has hosted more than 1,250 sporting events, generating an estimated $1.7 billion in direct visitor spending. For more information, visit ColumbusSports.org.