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- Get ticketsSan Diego Wave FC at Kansas City CurrentSat, Jul 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- Get ticketsRacing Louisville FC at Kansas City CurrentThu, Jul 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- Get ticketsAngel City FC at Kansas City CurrentSat, Aug 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM CDT
- Get ticketsSeattle Reign FC at Kansas City CurrentSat, Aug 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM CDT
- Get ticketsNorth Carolina Courage at Kansas City CurrentSat, Aug 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM CDT
- Get ticketsOrlando Pride at Kansas City CurrentSat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- Get ticketsDenver Summit FC at Kansas City CurrentSat, Sep 26, 2026 · 11:30 AM CDT
- Get ticketsBay FC at Kansas City CurrentSat, Oct 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM CDT
- Get ticketsWashington Spirit at Kansas City CurrentSun, Oct 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM CDT
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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near CPKC Stadium fills early.
Getting there
CPKC Stadium sits on the Berkley Riverfront in downtown Kansas City, immediately north of the central business district along the Missouri River. The KC Streetcar's Riverfront extension drops riders at the CPKC Pavilion stop, placing them within a roughly 5-minute walk of the stadium gates and connecting north into the streetcar's free downtown spine. Driving in from I-35 or I-70 reaches the riverfront quickly outside of rush hour; on-site and stadium-adjacent surface lots serve the venue and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats match-day pricing. A new pedestrian and bike bridge ties the stadium back to the downtown grid for fans walking or biking in. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed around the Berkley Riverfront perimeter. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Kansas City Current's official site before going.
The neighborhood
The Berkley Riverfront is a redeveloping greenway between downtown Kansas City and the Missouri River — historically light-industrial land that has filled in with park space, residential, and the stadium itself since the early 2020s. The setting is more park-and-river than traditional bar district; the dense pre-match food and drink options sit a short walk or streetcar ride south in the Power & Light District, the River Market, and the Crossroads Arts District. The Power & Light District is the city's purpose-built dining-and-entertainment zone with a large central pavilion; the River Market north of downtown is the historic public-market district with restaurants and the City Market itself; the Crossroads further south is the gallery-and-brewery district. The streetcar makes hopping among these neighborhoods straightforward without a car.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Kansas City is barbecue country and a pre-match BBQ stop is the canonical move — Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que (the gas-station original in KCK is the destination, with downtown outposts as backup), Q39 in Midtown, and Jack Stack Barbecue at the Freight House south of downtown are the three most-cited modern KC BBQ stops. Arthur Bryant's and Gates Bar-B-Q are the historic standbys for the classic burnt-ends experience. Walkable pre-match drinks cluster in the Power & Light District just south of the stadium and at Boulevard Brewing Tours & Rec Center in the Crossroads. The City Market in the River Market is a short streetcar ride for a lighter pre-match meal. Hours and gameday crowds shift; confirm before you go.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive at least 60 minutes before kickoff — CPKC Stadium opened as the first purpose-built professional women's soccer stadium in the world and the building's compact 11,500-seat bowl is designed for intimacy, with steep sightlines and supporters tight to the touchline. The KC Streetcar Riverfront extension is the easiest car-free move from downtown hotels and is fare-free within the streetcar's downtown service area. The supporters' section behind one goal is the chant-and-drum end — even non-supporter ticketholders should expect a loud match-day atmosphere given the bowl's size. Mobile-only ticketing is standard. The Current publish current bag and entry policy on the team's official site — check before traveling.
Best games to catch
Visits from the Portland Thorns, the Washington Spirit, Gotham FC, and the San Diego Wave anchor the strongest NWSL home weekends — Thorns visits in particular draw on the league's deepest supporters' rivalry tradition. NWSL Playoff home matches when the Current host price as the hardest tickets of the season; the club hosted the 2024 NWSL Championship at CPKC Stadium as part of the building's debut season, and any future home final dates do the same. International friendlies and U.S. Women's National Team appearances when scheduled at CPKC Stadium are reliable above-average draws. The Current publish their themed match calendar — heritage nights, jersey reveals — on the official site; check before locking in dates.
What to know
CPKC Stadium opened in March 2024 as the first stadium purpose-built for a professional women's soccer team anywhere in the world — a defining moment for the NWSL and a frequently cited milestone in U.S. women's pro sports. The venue is owned by the Kansas City Current and seats roughly 11,500 in a compact, steep bowl designed to maximize atmosphere and intimacy rather than raw capacity. The naming-rights partner is Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), the railroad whose North American network is headquartered in part in Kansas City. The stadium sits on the Berkley Riverfront, part of a broader redevelopment of the Missouri River edge north of downtown that has added park space, a new pedestrian bridge, and the KC Streetcar's Riverfront extension. The building's location, the women's-soccer-first identity, and Current ownership (the Long family with significant local profile) anchor the stadium's place in the league and the city.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at CPKC Stadium?
Gates typically open about 90 minutes before kickoff for standard NWSL matches, sometimes earlier for premium-ticket holders or marquee dates. Check the Kansas City Current's official matchday guide for the specific game's gate time.
How do I get to CPKC Stadium without a car?
The KC Streetcar's Riverfront extension stops at the CPKC Pavilion, a roughly 5-minute walk from the stadium gates, and connects directly into the streetcar's free downtown service area. A new pedestrian and bike bridge also ties the riverfront back to the downtown grid.
Where can I park at CPKC Stadium?
On-site and stadium-adjacent surface lots serve the Berkley Riverfront. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats match-day pricing. Rates and lot availability change season to season — confirm before driving.
Was CPKC Stadium the first of its kind?
Yes — CPKC Stadium opened in March 2024 as the first stadium purpose-built for a professional women's soccer team anywhere in the world. The Kansas City Current own the venue, which seats roughly 11,500 in a compact, intimate bowl.
What does CPKC stand for?
CPKC is Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the North American railroad that holds naming rights to the stadium. The company's network has significant Kansas City operations, which anchored the naming-rights partnership.
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