Missed out on KC Current tickets at CPKC Stadium? You can see a game for free (sort of)
Have you been hoping for the chance to see the KC Current play in their new stadium, but just couldn’t nab tickets to a game?
You’re in luck: Kansas Citians have a unique chance to see the beloved women’s soccer team play Sunday, Nov. 17, at CPKC Stadium — for free.
The team’s home stadium — the first in the world built specifically for a women’s team — is hosting a larger-than-life watch party this weekend on the riverfront. Fans will gather Sunday, Nov. 17, to watch a live broadcast of theCurrent’s semifinal game against the Orlando Pride. The broadcast starts at 1:30 p.m, with the game kicking off at 2 p.m.
While the team will play in Florida, this free event will give Current lovers a chance to cheer them on together here in Kansas City. Here’s what you need to know.
What: KC Current Semifinals watch party
When: Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. — the broadcast starts at 1:30 p.m, so leave time to arrive and get comfortable.
Where: CPKC Stadium on Kansas City’s riverfront at 1460 E. Front St.
Cost: Tickets are free, but must be reserved online in advance at SeatGeek.com.
Parking: Stadium parking costs $20 per vehicle, and the stadium’s free shuttle buses will not be running Sunday. Stadium officials are encouraging carpooling and using alternative modes of transportation, like bikes and the KC Streetcar, which runs as far north as the River Market.
The Grand Boulevard Bridge, which leads from the River Market down to the riverfront, reopened Friday, Nov. 1. Be aware that the road has no sidewalk and a very narrow shoulder.
How do I watch the KC Current’s semifinal game from home?
Can’t make it out to the stadium this weekend? Never fear: There are plenty of ways to catch the game from home or even on the road.
On TV, you can catch the game broadcast on ABC starting at 1:30 p.m. You can also catch the broadcast in Spanish on ESPN Deportes. If streaming is more your speed, the game will be available on ESPN+ and on ABC through YouTube TV.
Live radio coverage of the game will be broadcast on 90.9 The Bridge. You can also listen for free in English, Spanish or Portuguese through the KC Current app.
Do you have more questions about events in the Kansas City area? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
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