The Kansas City Current are heading to the NWSL semifinals this Sunday, and the club is turning their home district into a command center for the postseason.
On November 15, the No. 4 seed Current will take on top-seeded Gotham FC in a match that carries massive stakes for both clubs, with the winner punching a ticket to the 2026 NWSL Championship.
While the actual match kicks off at 2 p.m. CT at Icahn Stadium in New York, fans in Missouri won’t be left out of the atmosphere. Current Landing, the district surrounding CPKC Stadium, is hosting an official watch party for the semifinal bout. Admission is free, though fans are encouraged to reserve their tickets online in advance.
The club is clearly leaning into the “Teal Time” branding for the event. The festivities begin when gates open at 1 p.m. CT, featuring a mix of interactive fan engagement and broadcast coverage. Attendees can expect to see the pavement lined with Hollywood-style stars bearing players’ names and specialized playoff vinyl displayed on the Helzberg Gate.
For those looking to get involved, the club has organized various activities, including a sign-making station, an inflatable bounce house for children, and games like Plinko and Memory Match.
Fans can also catch pre-show and post-show coverage broadcast live from the KC Current Studios located right in the district. While outside food and beverages are prohibited, local businesses including Providence Pizza and Revel at Current Landing will be open to serve the crowd, alongside a dedicated concession stand.
This semifinal appearance comes on the heels of a regular season that saw the Current finish their regular season home slate with a 2-1 victory over the Washington Spirit in October. That win changed the standings and the history books; it marked the Current's 11th home win of the season, tying a franchise record established in 2025.
During that October victory, head coach Chris Armas noted the team’s grit, quality, and ability to test themselves against a strong opponent.
“Our team knew this was a big game, a big opportunity against a really good team to test ourselves and to fight for a home playoff game for us and our fans. We find out a lot about ourselves in these games. You can see that we’re a really good team, we certainly have grit, we have quality and we have a way of playing. We really earned that victory tonight.”
The Current will face a Gotham FC side that earned the top seed. The match will be broadcast live on ABC, but for the local fanbase, the focus remains on the collective energy at Current Landing.
The winner of Sunday’s semifinal will advance to the 2026 NWSL Championship, presented by Google Pixel. That final match is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., and will air live on CBS and Paramount+.
The team enters the semifinals following a four-game winning streak, driven by performances from players like Croix Bethune, who set a new NWSL record for single-season assists, and Vanessa DiBernardo, who reached the 200-appearance milestone.
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