Audi Field To Host “Movies on the Pitch” In Conjunction With The Capitol Riverfront BID & Supported In Part By Pepsi

By Audi Field | May 3, 2023

An exciting lineup of free outdoor movies returns to this premier outdoor venue in Capitol Riverfront 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 3, 2023) – Audi Field has today announced that it has partnered with  the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) and will be supported in part by Pepsi, the official soft drink of D.C. United, to host an exciting one-of-a-kind outdoor movie series on Thursday evenings at the stadium located in the Buzzard Point subarea of Capitol Riverfront. 

“Movies on the Pitch” will transform Audi Field into an outdoor cinema with four showings of current blockbuster films on the stadium’s jumbotron screen. Interested movie-goers can register for tickets to the following dates by clicking here: 

  • May 18 – DC League of Super-Pets 
  • June 22 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 
  • July 6 – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 
  • August 24 – Minions: The Rise of Gru 
  • September 7 – Jurassic World Dominion 

“Our vision for Audi Field has always been for it to become a gathering place for the community, whether that’s supporting D.C. United, or attending other sporting and entertainment events,” Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Business Operations, said. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with the Capitol Riverfront BID to bring outdoor movies to Audi Field, showcasing yet another amazing reason for people to consider living in or visiting our vibrant neighborhood.”  

“At Pepsi, we’re all about creating memorable experiences that bring people together. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner with Audi Field and the Capitol Riverfront BID for ‘Movies on the Pitch,’ a one-of-a-kind outdoor movie series this Summer 2023,” said Nelson Arenas, Foodservice Sales Director PepsiCo Beverages North America, South Division. “With a Pepsi in hand, movie-goers can sit back, relax, and enjoy blockbuster films.” 

“The Capitol Riverfront BID is excited to bring outdoor movies back to the DMV community as part of our summer recreational series,” Michael Stevens, President of Capitol Riverfront BID, said. This partnership with Audi Field will provide an experience to remember for residents, employees, and visitors, who can gather for entertainment while maintaining a safe social distance.” 

The family-friendly experience will begin at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. Audi Field will have concessions available for purchase (no outside food or alcohol is permitted). 

For more information about all Capitol Riverfront events, visit www.capitolriverfront.org/events and follow the neighborhood on social media at @CapitolRiverfront. 

About Audi Field 

D.C. United have called the District home for the past 28 seasons and continued that tradition when they moved into their new state-of-the-art and soccer-specific stadium, Audi Field, in Buzzard Point, Southwest D.C., in July 2018. 

The iconic 20,000-seat LEED certified new home of D.C. United is located in the fastest growing area of DC. An entertainment and event destination 365 days-a-year, Audi Field hosts over 100 events year-round. Complete with a brand new FanDuel sportsbook, Audi Field houses corporate outings, a culinary and music festival, Unite the District Fest, and world class international sporting events from D.C. United and the Washington Spirit, to Premier League Lacrosse and College Football, and many more. 

For more information, please visit www.audifield.com and find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @AudiField.  

About PepsiCo  

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.  

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo. 

About Capitol Riverfront 

Situated between the peaceful flow of the Anacostia River and the bustle of the Capitol Complex, Capitol Riverfront is a 500-acre vibrant urban waterfront neighborhood smartly designed to give businesses, residents, retail, and guests an exciting environment to explore, connect, and thrive. New restaurants, retail, hotels, residences, and office spaces are opening every month in Capitol Riverfront, DC’s fastest growing neighborhood and a destination for urban living, dining, and recreational experiences. Year-round, visitors flock to Capitol Riverfront to take advantage of its various amenities including world-class parks, restaurants, river activities, and sports venues—including Nationals Park and Audi Field, home to D.C. United. There is always something new to discover in DC’s largest and most dynamic riverfront community. For more information, visit capitolriverfront.org.