Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC will host a Seattle-versus-Portland doubleheader at Interbay Stadium (3027 17th Ave W) on Saturday, June 6, with both clubs facing new and returning rivals from Oregon as part of Music Night presented by KEXP.
The afternoon begins with Salmon Bay FC taking on the Portland Cherry Bombs at 3 p.m. The match marks the first meeting between the two clubs and the start of a new Cascadia rivalry in the USL W League.
Portland Cherry Bombs FC joined the league this season and currently sits fourth in the Northwest Division with four points from three matches. Salmon Bay FC returns home after a three-match road stretch and enters the game after scoring 17 goals across its previous two home matches at Interbay Stadium.
The evening match features Ballard FC hosting the Portland Bangers at 7 p.m. The matchup pits the only two undefeated teams remaining in the Northwest Division against one another.
The clubs met twice during the 2025 season, with each team winning its home match 1-0. Portland entered USL League Two in 2025 and currently holds a 6-0-0 record. Ballard FC comes into the contest after a 2-1 win over FC Olympia and a 1-1 draw against the Tacoma Stars.
Saturday’s event is also Music Night, with activities planned throughout the day and evening. During the break between matches, fans can visit a tailgate at Pagliacci Pizza featuring music from KEXP and drinks from Stoup Brewing.
Additional Music Night programming includes music from KEXP DJ Atticus during the tailgate and a performance by the Ballard High School Band.
The doubleheader comes as work continues on the first phase of the Interbay Stadium expansion, bringing additional seating and concessions to the stadium.
Fans attending both matches should note that the stadium will be cleared following the Salmon Bay FC match before gates reopen for the Ballard FC game at 5:30 p.m.
Salmon Bay FC gates open at 1:30 p.m., while Ballard FC gates open at 5:30 p.m. Both clubs will also stream their matches live through their respective websites.
Photo: Salmon Bay FC