Gotham FC $12 Playoff Tickets: NYC Resident Drop Nov 5, Match Nov 8

When do Gotham FC $12 tickets go on sale?

According to the Mayor’s Office announcement dated November 4, 2026, the promotional release begins on Thursday, November 5 at 10 a.m. Eastern. That is New York local time, not a nationwide time-zone reference. The announcement specifies 3,000 tickets at a $12 promotional price.

Tickets are first come, first served. The announcement is not a live inventory feed, and NYC Dayline cannot confirm how many seats remain or whether a particular purchaser will qualify. Check the club’s official promotional page for the current status before making travel plans.

How to try for the official $12 ticket offer

The city explicitly describes the offer as available to New York City residents. It does not specify in the announcement how proof of residency will be checked or whether fees are included in the promotional price. Those details must come from the club’s live ticketing terms rather than assumptions.

If the offer is unavailable, use Gotham FC’s regular official match page to compare current standard-price tickets. Do not treat an ordinary resale listing as part of the city-promoted offer.

• Open the Gotham FC promotional link published by the Mayor’s Office: gothamfc.com/twelve.
• Look for the November 8 Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign FC playoff match and the $12 NYC resident offer.
• Read the eligibility and checkout terms shown by the club before submitting payment.
• Check the final price, seat details, quantity limits and any fees displayed in the actual checkout.
• Save the ticket confirmation and follow the club’s mobile-ticket instructions for stadium entry.

Who is eligible?

The Mayor’s Office identifies New York City residents as the eligible audience for this ticket promotion. This is not described as a universal $12 ticket for every visitor to the metropolitan area.

A New Jersey address, travel plans in NYC or a hotel reservation should not be assumed to satisfy a resident offer. Follow whatever identification or address requirements the official ticket page displays; the release itself does not publish a detailed verification procedure.

Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign: confirmed match details

Gotham FC hosts Seattle Reign FC in the NWSL quarterfinals on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Gotham’s official match page confirms Sports Illustrated Stadium and the November 8 kickoff. The club entered the playoffs as the league’s No. 1 seed after securing its first NWSL Shield.

The stadium is at 600 Cape May Street in Harrison, New Jersey. Despite the New York City resident promotion, the game is not being played in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens. Build the trip around the actual venue, not an assumed NYC stadium.

Getting to Sports Illustrated Stadium from New York City

Gotham FC identifies PATH rail service and Harrison station as the main transit approach. Its matchday guide estimates a roughly seven-minute walk from the station to the stadium and lists PATH trains as less frequent on weekends than on weekdays. Check the actual Sunday timetable and any service advisories before departing.

From Manhattan, plan a PATH route that serves Harrison, allowing time for any necessary transfer. A subway fare or OMNY tap does not automatically cover a separate PATH trip: confirm the current PATH fare and accepted payment method. Expect return-trip crowding immediately after the match.

Driving is possible, but venue parking is spread across several independently operated lots with different entrances and payment methods. If using a car, pick a specific official lot before leaving rather than navigating only to the stadium street address.

Is the final ticket total exactly $12?

The official announcement calls these $12 tickets, but it does not state whether tax, processing charges, ticketing fees or quantity restrictions apply at checkout. The amount printed on the promotional announcement should not be presented as a guaranteed all-in total until the official checkout shows it.

The number of tickets available at $12 is also capped. An ordinary full-price ticket shown alongside the promotion is not evidence that the discounted allotment is still in stock.

Can you watch the quarterfinal without a ticket?

Gotham FC confirms national television coverage on ABC and Spanish-language coverage on ESPN Deportes for the November 8 quarterfinal. The club also lists streaming via the ESPN App for eligible subscribers. Availability may depend on your provider and subscription.

Check the club’s game page and current TV listings on matchday. A broadcast listing is not a promise that every streaming service or free trial carries the match.

Matchday checklist for November 8

• Confirm the match time and digital tickets in Gotham FC’s official account or ticketing flow.
• Check PATH weekend service to Harrison and leave room for a slower post-match return.
• Read the current Sports Illustrated Stadium bag and entry rules before bringing a backpack.
• Allow extra time at the stadium for security and seating before the 12:30 p.m. kickoff.
• If driving, verify your parking lot entrance, payment rules and event-specific availability.
• If you missed the $12 allotment, compare regular tickets on the club’s own match page instead of trusting social-media resale claims.

How this page will age after the ticket drop

This report covers an offer announced November 4 for a November 5 release and November 8 match. After the promotion opens, the only reliable source for live availability is the official Gotham FC ticketing flow; this page is an informational archive of the announcement, not an inventory guarantee.

For future games, use the club schedule rather than assuming the same price or resident eligibility will repeat.