Getting There · Audi Field · Washington
Getting to Audi Field — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Audi Field without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on D.C. United game nights and major concerts, when the roads around Buzzard Point, Washington fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 20,000, the streets around Buzzard Point, Washington tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from Buzzard Point, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Audi Field
Soccer-specific home of d.c. united. the stadium has hosted events at this site since 2018. located at 100 Potomac Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Transit Routes to Audi Field
A roughly 10-minute walk from the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metrorail station on the Green Line. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Audi Field — you are moving while the parking lots around Buzzard Point, Washington are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Audi Field
Uber and Lyft both serve Audi Field. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from Audi Field before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less. Note that Audi Field has no general public on-site parking, which means rideshare is even more popular here than at venues with large lots.
Walking to Audi Field from Buzzard Point
Audi Field is located at 100 Potomac Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024, in the Buzzard Point area of Washington. While Audi Field is not in the core downtown area, the Buzzard Point surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to Audi Field is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at Audi Field
Audi Field holds 20,000 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the D.C. United deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check Audi Field's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from Audi Field
If you took transit to Audi Field, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (A roughly 10-minute walk from the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metrorail station on the Green Line) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Audi Field typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.