Children's Mercy Park

Capacity: 18,467

Home Teams: Sporting Kansas City (MLS)

Children's Mercy Park Events

Sporting Kansas City spent their first decade and a half as an MLS franchise playing in the cavernous Arrowhead Stadium, home of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, followed by a minor league baseball park. And so it must have been a huge relief to Sporting Kansas City fans when the team finally kicked off its first game in the state of the art soccer-specific Children's Mercy Park in 2011, a gorgeous open-air stadium that can hold over 20,000 fans for big matches (including standing-room only). Sporting Kansas City, one of the founding clubs of MLS in 1996, have seen success on the field both in their early days and after relocating to Children's Mercy Park, finishing first in the Western Conference on 5 occasions (claiming the Supporters’ Shield in 2000), the US Open Cup on 4 occasions, and the MLS Cup twice (2000 and 2013). The second championship title came at home in Children's Mercy Park after Sporting Kansas City battled to a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake before winning 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout. The team’s fans are a committed bunch, showing up in every sort of weather to pack the stands and sing their team on to victory. Supporters groups, collectively known as The Cauldron (due to the team’s original name being the Wizards), crowd into the North and South ends of the ground and create much of the venue’s impressive atmosphere. Hungry visitors at Children's Mercy Park will find no shortage of tasty snacks, with everything from Jalapeño Brisket Dogs and El Capitan nachos to the Hawaiian pulled pork sandwich and State of the Line blackbean burger on the menu. Plenty of cold beer or hot coffee (for those chilly days) is also available. For Sporting Kansas City merchandise, head to one of the venue’s many shops and kiosks.

Does Children's Mercy Park host concerts and other events?

As well as Sporting Kansas City soccer games, Children's Mercy Park is known for hosting college football as well as international soccer games, often featuring the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team and U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. The venue has hosted previous Gold Cup matches and will be a 2024 Copa America venue. Concerts and music festivals such as Farm Aid and the Flatland Country Music Festival have attracted large crowds to Children's Mercy Park, featuring international stars like Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Maranda Lambert, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews, among many others.

No concerts or music festivals have been scheduled for 2024 at Children's Mercy Park yet, but keep your eyes on TicketX, as this is sure to change soon!

How can I find the cheapest tickets to games and events at Children's Mercy Park?

With so much going on at Children's Mercy Park throughout the year, you’ll no doubt want to know how to get your hands on the cheapest tickets to games, concerts, and other events at the venue. Sporting Kansas City games are obviously the biggest draw, though concerts and international soccer matches also sell out quickly. To find the cheapest tickets to Sporting Kansas City home games or other major events at Children's Mercy Park, look through the TicketX listings on this page. You can buy tickets from TicketX with a single click for the lowest commission fees!

Will Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF play at Children's Mercy Park in the 2024 regular season?

Yes, Sporting Kansas City will play against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF on the following date in 2024 but not at Children’s Mercy Park. The game will be played instead at the massive GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs:

• ・Apr 13 - Inter Miami CF at Sporting Kansas City (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)

For your best chance at landing the cheapest tickets to sold out Inter Miami CF games featuring Lionel Messi*, search TicketX listings on this page and use our trusty TicketX seating chart to compare seats and prices. Tickets can be purchased from TicketX with a single click for the lowest commission fees! 

**As with any sport, there is never a guarantee that an athlete will be available to play in a certain game. Injuries and other issues can rule Messi out of action, just as they can with any other athlete.

Children's Mercy Park Seating Chart

Children's Mercy Park is a large venue that offers visitors a range of different seating options. Those looking to spend game day in luxurious surroundings with five-star services and amenities can opt for premium areas such as luxury suites, club seats, or outdoor viewing spots like the Mazuma Mezzanine or Championship Deck. Most of the rest of the stadium consists of tiered seating at relatively affordable prices. Check out our handy TicketX seating chart to compare seating options in terms of price and location.

Getting to Children's Mercy Park (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Children's Mercy Park via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Children's Mercy Park via public transportation

Public Kansas City buses run past Children's Mercy Park, but they can be rather inconvenient and unreliable. A taxi or ride-share might be a better option. 

Getting to Children's Mercy Park by car

Driving to Children's Mercy Parkin your own vehicle is straightforward as long as you budget a bit of time for negotiating game day traffic. The official Children's Mercy Park website for maps and driving directions. 

Does Children's Mercy Park have on-site parking?

Yes, there are large parking lots all around Children's Mercy Park with shuttle buses to and from the more distant lots. Head to the official Children's Mercy Park website for full parking details and maps. 

How much does Children's Mercy Park parking cost?

Parking at Children's Mercy Park is free! If you want to park in the premium lot right next to the venue, it costs $20. Head to the official Children's Mercy Park website to learn more about parking prices and how to book prepaid parking in advance.