Bay FC’s Home Opener by the Numbers

Bay FC’s 2025 Home Opener, presented by Sutter Health, is coming soon on March 22 at 7:00 p.m. at PayPal Park. There’s plenty happening on and off the pitch to look forward to, from activations in FanFest to players making their Bay home debuts. Grab your tickets and check out everything happening on Saturday by the numbers:

13,000 Rally Towels Distributed at Stadium Gates

We’re bringing the atmosphere for the home opener with bright poppy rally towels to wave in the stands, presented by Sutter Health. 13,000 will be handed out at the gate. Arrive early to get yours!

360-Degree Photo Booth

Make your own Bay FC Glambot moment with our 360-degree photo booth. Stop by the photo opportunity in FanFest to capture your video and post your full circle Home Opener moment.

13 Bay FC Goals scored at PayPal Park

Last year, fans at the stadium witnessed 13 Bay FC goals scored, including two during 2024’s electrifying home opener. Racheal Kundananji became the first Zambian player to score in the NWSL with her goal in last year’s home opener and was one of many players to open their Bay FC account at home. Abby Dahlkemper is the most recent Bay FC goal-scorer at PayPal Park, with her late-match stunner against North Carolina Courage in the season home finale sealing a win and helping push Bay toward the playoffs.

12 Food Trucks in the Stadium

Grab a bite from a variety of local businesses, with options to suit any craving from poke to tacos to dessert. Check out some of the food trucks that will be at PayPal Park on Saturday:

6 Players on the Roster with Bay Area Connections

This season’s roster has many players with local ties to root for: San Jose native Joelle Anderson, Menlo Park native Abby Dahlkemper, Morgan Hill native and UC Berkeley product Lema, Santa Clara product Melissa Lowder, Los Altos native Catherine Paulson, and Stanford product Kiki Pickett.

5 Home Wins in 2024

Bay FC earned 5 wins at PayPal Park last season, including a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Seattle Reign FC and a decisive shut-out win against Angel City FC. With the energy from the crowd supporting the team for all 90 minutes, every home match is a battle. Bay FC will hope to add to that tally in 2025 with a home victory on Saturday.

4 Partners Hosting Activities in FanFest

Several Bay FC partners are setting up in FanFest with games to play, photos to capture, and swag to win. Make sure to check out all the activities in the stadium, including:

Sutter Health: show off your skills with soccer darts and earn giveaways like Poppy Bay FC x Sutter Health co-branded socks and other items
Trader Joe’s: Spin to win customer-favorite products for the perfect post-match snack
Visa: Take a photo in front of authentic Bay FC lockers
Meriwest Credit Union: Spin to win co-branded stress balls and other giveaways

4 New Players to Cheer For

Bay FC made exciting additions to the roster during the offseason, bringing in both veteran experience and young talent. Saturday’s match will mark the first opportunity for two-time NWSL Champion Kelli Hubly, All-American midfielders Hannah Bebar and Taylor Huff, and local product Karlie Lema to don their Bay FC kits in front of a home crowd.

2 New Jerseys to Shop in Stadium

Along with new players, the 2025 season brought 2 new Bay FC jerseys. With a centered crest, alternating stripes, and striking poppy accents, the primary and secondary jerseys provide a fresh new look for players and fans. Both editions are available online now, but you’ll have the chance to shop the new jerseys in person at all merch locations in-stadium on Saturday.

2-0 Record against Racing Louisville FC

Bay FC is undefeated against Racing Louisville, with a season sweep against the squad in 2024. Bay will be looking to continue the streak with another strong performance against Louisville to kick off the home season.

1 Exclusive Item of the Match

Commemorate Bay FC’s new season with a 2025 schedule tee, available only in-stadium on March 22. Stop by one of the merch locations to grab yours and browse more new items.