Sporting Kansas City returns to MLS action this weekend with a nationally-televised match against FC Dallas at Children's Mercy Park. Sunday's match will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes with coverage starting at 4 p.m. Limited tickets are available and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com or at the Children's Mercy Park Box Office on Sunday.
Before heading to the match on Sunday, here are three very important things for you to know.
1. Heat advisory in affect
Sunday is going to be a hot one with temperatures in the high 90s. As a result, we have declared a heat advisory for the match. That means that fan may bring one (1) 20-ounce (or smaller) SEALED bottle of water into the building. Fans will be required to remove the cap upon entry and give it to security.
2. Moment of silence to remember Orlando victims
Sporting Kansas City fans will hold a moment of silence tomorrow between 48:00-49:00 to honor/remember the victims of the recent tragedy in Orlando. Here is the announcement from the Kansas City Cauldron.
3. CAB parking lots closed
For this Saturday, along with the Tailgating Code of Conduct (listed below), parking that usually takes place at CommunityAmerica Ballpark will be relocated to the 2nd and 3rd levels of the parking garage and surface spots behind TJ MAXX located at the Legends.
Legends does not allow tailgating in those lots and therefore any fan who wishes to tailgate will need to do so at the Speedway Lots, which open at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
Children's Mercy Park Tailgating Code of Conduct
Sporting Kansas City & Children’s Mercy Park encourages tailgating by all fans. However, all guests who wish to tailgate must adhere to the following rules and regulations that have been created to provide a positive and safe experience for all of our guests. Please be respectful of your fellow guests by following the Children’s Mercy Park Tailgating Code of Conduct.
- Tailgating is allowed in Lots E, F, STM, I, D & CAB. It is prohibited in the NFM & Legends Lots.
- Tailgating that extends into adjacent parking spaces is not permitted.
- Tailgating is limited to the space in front of or behind your vehicle. There must be a 10ft drive lane between tailgates to allow emergency vehicles an unobstructed path.
- Tailgating in the grass areas is allowed, however tailgating on sidewalks or walkways is prohibited.
- Charcoal & gas grills are permitted in the lots where tailgating is allowed.
- All guests must dispose of garbage and coals in the appropriate bins.
- All guests must follow the instructions given by the stadium personnel.
