Audi Field To Host “Movies on the Pitch” In Partnership with the Capitol Riverfront BID & Supported in Part By Pepsi

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 23, 2024) – 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.  

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

• May 30 – The Little Mermaid (2023)
• June 6 – Barbie
• June 20 – Pride Month Recognition – Mean Girls (2024)
• June 27 – The Marvels
• July 18 – Wonka

“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.” 

“We’re thrilled to partner once again with Audi Field and the Capitol Riverfront BID for the ‘Movies on the Pitch’ series this summer,” said Paul Mihovilovic, VP Food Service, PepsiCo Beverages North America, South Division. “Pepsi products are a part of memorable summer moments and are the perfect complement to this one-of-a-kind outdoor movie series.”

“The Capitol Riverfront BID is thrilled to host a third year of free outdoor movies for residents and visitors throughout the local region to experience,” said Capitol Riverfront BID President Emeka Moneme. “The community has voted on a chart-topping lineup that will offer summer evenings for all ages to gather at a dynamic venue in Buzzard Point.”

The family-friendly experience will begin at 7:30 pm, with gates opening at 6:30 pm. 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 

The iconic 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium is nestled in a prime location along the capitol riverfront, the fastest growing area in downtown D.C, and is the permanent home of D.C. United, the Washington Spirit, and the DC Defenders.

Opened in July 2018, Audi Field is a premiere entertainment and event destination and was the host of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game vs. Arsenal FC. Complete with a state-of-the-art FanDuel sportsbook, 500 premium field-level seats, 31 luxury suites, and one of the steepest stadium grades in sports, Audi Field offers fans a truly unique gameday experience. The stadium houses various events year-round from corporate outings, music festivals, and world class international sporting events from the Premier League Lacrosse to College Football, and more.

For more information, please visit www.audifield.com and find us on social media 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.