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Kansas City Current’s Historic Stadium Groundbreaking
KC Current Groundbreaking at the riverfront
Talk about groundbreaking news. | Photo by KCtoday
The Kansas City Current has officially broken ground on the world’s first stadium built for a women’s professional team. Mic drop.

Just 10 months into the club’s existence, KC Current co-owners Angie Long, Chris Long, and Brittany Mahomes made one of the biggest announcements in the history of the sport — a privately-funded soccer stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park.

“We are an organization that believes in investing in the community, and are so excited and proud to be celebrating this event with 300 of our closest friends, and thousands of our biggest fans,” says co-owner Angie Long.

Teal Rising Sign at KC Current Groundbreaking

Teal is definitely our color.

Photo by KCtoday

About the stadium

The stadium is being built on a 7.08-acre site on the east end of the park as a part of a 50-year lease agreement with Port KC. The primary design and construction partners include Generator Studio, JE Dunn, and Monarch Build.

“I am committed to no more just fancy renderings that never happen. When we say let’s build something, we’re going to build it and do it the right way for all,” says Port KC CEO Jon Stephens.

The new stadium will seat 11,500 fans, equipped with local food + beverage options, and a premium bar space for Club Seating members and ticket holders.

Ground = broken

To commemorate the momentous occasion, the groundbreaking included opening remarks, food trucks, player appearances + music, followed by a firework show. Some of your favorite Kansas Citians were at the site today including Mayor Quinton Lucas and City Editor Travis.

“People will look back on October 6th, 2022, as a watershed moment. Not only for Kansas City and our riverfront, but for women’s sports and global football,” says co-owner Chris Long.

When will it be done?

Are you excited yet? Us too, but you’ll have to wait just a bit longer to see the real deal. The stadium is on track to open for the start of the 2024 National Women’s Soccer League season.

Get a head start and put a deposit down for a New Stadium Membership. This provides access to all preseason, regular season, and NWSL Challenge Cup matches played by the KC Current at the new stadium, as well as exclusive member-only events + benefits that will be announced at a later date.
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Friday, October 7
  • Art on Oak | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sat., Oct. 8 | Times vary | 318 E. 55th St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Come see local artists exhibit their creativity while enjoying live music. 🎨
  • Fall Fun! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St., Kansas City, MO | Celebrate Latin American culture with tin art, an Ojo de Dios craft, and Taino petroglyphs.
Saturday, October 8
  • BaKCon Fest | Sat., Oct. 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $15.00 - $110.00 | Beer, bands, and bacon — it doesn’t get much better than that. 🥓
  • Midwest Soul and Vegfest | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Swope Park, 3999 Swope Pkwy., Kansas City, MO | Enjoy vegan food, listen to national and local speakers, try some plant cooking demos, and explore eco-friendly vendors. 🌽
  • Oktoberfest Live! | Sat., Oct. 8 | 2-7 p.m. | KC Live!, 13 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | This fest features everything from seasonal beers to wiener dog races, two things we never want to miss out on.
Sunday, October 9
  • Beer and Bourbon on the Boulevard | Sun., Oct. 9 | 6-10 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Company, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $100.00 | This event has our favorite B words: beer, barbecue, and bourbon. 🍻
  • Kelsea Ballerini | Sun., Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, MO | $50+ | She became the only female country artist to hit No. 1 with her first three consecutive singles from a debut album.
Monday, October 10
  • Game Day Experience | Mon., Oct. 10 | 5-10 p.m. | KC Live! Block, 13 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO | $0+ | Experience the Chiefs vs. the Raiders on the biggest screen outside of the stadium. 🏈

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Sports
  • Planning on watching the Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders on Mon., Oct. 10? Make sure you are on the right channel. KCTV-5 is broadcasting the game, the first-ever Monday Night Football broadcast on the station. (Kansas City Star)
  • Speaking of football history, University of Kansas Football has sold out its third consecutive home game for this Sat., Oct. 8, for the first time since 2008. The team is facing No. 4 Texas Christian University. 🏟️
  • Kansas City Royals Manager Mike Matheny and Pitching Coach Cal Eldred will not return for the 2023 season. Matheny went 165-219 in three seasons, with his 165 wins ranking No. 12 in franchise history.
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  • KC Public Schools received a Planning Excellence Award from the American Planning Association for its efforts to find new uses for old school sites. The Repurposing Initiative is KCPS’ process for transforming 30+ closed school sites into valuable neighborhood assets.🎒
Community
  • Books are for everyone. The Kansas City Public Library free Bookmobile provides library services to those who may not be able to access the fixed facilities. Check out books + movies, return items from a KCPL branch, and participate in programming events at one of its rotating stops. 📚
Art
  • Graffiti Attic in Union Station is a space for local street artists to let their creativity flow. The gallery is open every First Friday from 2-9 p.m. It’s the largest street art gallery in KC, spanning a quarter mile down the 7th floor of Union Station. The best part? It’s free to visit.
Coming Soon
  • Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening two locations in the KC metro area come early-mid 2023. It offers spice levels ranging from “No Spice” to “Reaper” — both that require customers to sign a release of claims waiver. Would you try it? 🌶️ (Kansas City Star)
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  • KC-based realtor Dennis Curtin was recognized as a Good Neighbor Award winner by The National Association of REALTORS’. Curtin founded Mimi’s Pantry, an innovative food pantry experience that helps those with food insecurity. Mimi’s has served 50,000+ people since it opened in 2019.
Concert
  • Kodak Black is coming to the T-Mobile Center on Fri., Nov. 25. Hear songs from his most recent rap album, “Back For Everything” + his opening act, Nardo Wick. Tickets go on sale Tues., Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.. 🎤
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Berkley Riverfront: past, present, future

Berkley Riverfront: Past, Present, Future
Map of Planning for Berkley Riverfront
Parcel 8 is reserved for the new KC Current Stadium. | Map from 2017 via Cushman & Wakefield
The Berkley Riverfont, located along the Missouri River and near downtown KC, hadn’t seen vertical development in over a century. That was until 2017, when a master plan for a 45-acre development began, including offices, residential + retail space. Kansas City knows how to make things happen.

The last five years

The Union luxury apartments, detailing 410 luxury apartment units, 400 parking spaces, and 12,000 sqft of retail, was the first project to begin a five-year stretch of non-stop development by Port KC. Then along came Bar K, a two-acre, off-leash dog park with a bar + restaurant built out of repurposed shipping containers. In 2020 the Riverfront welcomed CORE, a second apartment project with 355 units.

What’s next

The KC Current stadium isn’t the only plan for the future of the riverfront. A feasibility study was completed regarding Streetcar Riverfront extension, expanding on the development momentum and giving Kansas Citians access to the natural amenities + new community offerings.
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