CPKC Stadium

What CPKC Stadium does

CPKC Stadium is an 11,500-seat, $140M purpose-built soccer-specific stadium located at Berkley Riverfront Park in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Opened March 16, 2024, it is the first stadium in the world purpose-built for a women's professional sports team and serves as the home venue for the Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The venue is owned and operated by KC WFC, LLC, an entity controlled by Kansas City Current co-owners Angie Long, Chris Long, Brittany Mahomes, and Patrick Mahomes, and is privately financed with no public listing.

The stadium generates revenue across six streams: ticket sales (single-match, season ticket memberships, and group sales via SeatGeek), premium seating (Arvest Bank Club, Loge Box, Loge Rail, West Sideline Club), food and beverage concessions through a curated set of restaurant partners (Joe's Kansas City, Baba's Pantry, Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop, Pitchside Coffee, Boulevard Brewing, Martin City Brewing, and others), event hosting and private rentals, a 10-year naming rights agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), and merchandise sales through the team store. It operates with a multi-channel go-to-market motion spanning the official website, the KC Current mobile app, organic social media, email, the Current Club membership program, and a sponsor network of 28+ brands including Bank of America, Hy-Vee, Anheuser-Busch, Pepsi, and Samsung.

Beyond NWSL matches, the venue hosts a diversified event calendar including the 2024 NWSL Championship, Big 12 Soccer Championships (2024, 2025), NCAA championships (2025, 2026), international soccer friendlies (USWNT, MexTour W), USA Rugby Women's Eagles, and the PLL/WLL All-Star Weekend. The facility achieved LEED Gold certification in November 2024, delivering 24% energy cost savings, 14% on-site solar generation, and 1.5M+ gallons of annual water savings. The stadium is the anchor of a broader $1B privately financed riverfront mixed-use district development that broke ground in March 2025 in partnership with Palmer Square Real Estate Management and Marquee Development, with the $200M first phase delivering 429 multifamily homes, 48,000 sq ft of retail, and 2+ acres of riverfront gathering space.

Name

CPKC Stadium

Legal name

KC WFC, LLC

Website

https://cpkcstadium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CPKC Stadium is an 11,500-seat soccer-specific venue in Kansas City, Missouri, and home of the Kansas City Current NWSL team. It hosts NWSL matches, NCAA championships, international friendlies, rugby, and lacrosse events as the first purpose-built women's professional sports stadium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Venue & Stadium Facilities

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (7112), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Major League Stadiums (MPAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA), Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI), Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Professional sports venue
• Women's soccer stadium
• Event hosting services
• Premium hospitality seating
• Sustainable sports facility

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-match tickets, season ticket memberships, and group sales for Kansas City Current NWSL matches and hosted events including NCAA championships, international soccer matches, rugby, lacrosse, and private events. Sold through SeatGeek platform.
2. Premium Seating: Revenue from Arvest Bank Club, Loge Box, Loge Rail, West Sideline Club, and other premium seating options. Includes hospitality services and exclusive amenities.
3. Food & Beverage Concessions: Revenue from diverse food and beverage offerings through restaurant partners including Joe's Kansas City, Billie’s Grocery, Yoli Tortilleria, Martin City Brewing Company, Boulevard Brewing, Ruby Jean's Juicery, High Hopes Ice Cream, Room 39, Amagoni Urban Winery, Baba's Pantry, Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop, and Pitchside Coffee.
4. Event Hosting & Private Events: Revenue from hosting corporate events, private functions, concerts, and other entertainment events. Venue available for event rental.
5. Naming Rights: 10-year naming rights agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), a railway company headquartered in Kansas City.
6. Merchandise & Team Store: Revenue from team store merchandise sales through teamstore.kansascitycurrent.com.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CPKC Stadium is the first stadium in the world purpose-built for a women's professional sports team, operating an 11,500-seat soccer-specific venue at Berkley Riverfront Park in Downtown Kansas City. It serves as the home venue for the Kansas City Current (NWSL) and hosts a calendar of soccer, rugby, lacrosse, NCAA championship, and international friendly matches, complemented by premium seating, fan memberships, concessions, merchandise, private event hosting, and stadium tours.

Product overview

CPKC Stadium is a single-purpose world-class sports venue (not a software platform) offering soccer matches, premium hospitality, event hosting, and fan engagement through its mobile application. The stadium serves as the home of the Kansas City Current (NWSL) and hosts various sporting events including NCAA championships, international friendlies, and lacrosse competitions. The venue integrates a mobile app for ticketing and live stats, premium seating experiences (Arvest Bank Club, Loge boxes, West Sideline Club), and the Current Landing waterfront district with multiple restaurant partners. The facility is complemented by the broader Riverfront Mixed-Use District development project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Seating Upscale seating options including Arvest Bank Club, Loge Box, Loge Rail, and West Sideline Club, offering enhanced amenities and hospitality services for corporate and premium guests attending Kansas City Current matches and other stadium events.
• Current Club Membership Trailblazing fan membership experience providing priority access to single match tickets, members-only gifts and discounts, access to live and virtual events, and exclusive content for sports fans and Kansas City Current supporters. Season Ticket Members are auto-enrolled.
• Team Store Official merchandise store for Kansas City Current, offering team apparel, souvenirs, and memorabilia at CPKC Stadium and online through teamstore.kansascitycurrent.com.
• Stadium Tours Stadium tours offering visitors behind-the-scenes access to CPKC Stadium facilities, including locker rooms, pitch views, and premium seating areas for sports fans and visitors.
• Host An Event Private event hosting services allowing organizations to book CPKC Stadium for corporate events, weddings, concerts, and other private functions as a venue rental offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 consecutive sellout matches in 2024 regular season
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• CPKC (Canadian Pacific Kansas City)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 202310-year naming rights agreement. CPKC, a railway company headquartered in Kansas City, secured naming rights to CPKC Stadium. CPKC is a major North American railway company resulting from the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner. Major financial services corporation with commercial banking, investment banking, and wealth management operations.
• Hy VeecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner. Regional supermarket chain based in Iowa with significant presence in the Kansas City area.
• Anheuser Busch (Michelob Ultra)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor partner. Major brewing company and beer distributor.
• PepsicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor partner. Major beverage company.
• SamsungcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology sponsor partner. Major electronics and technology corporation.
• Helzberg DiamondscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner. Jewelry retailer headquartered in Kansas City with stores across the US.
• Port KCflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental development partner. Port KC's mission is to grow the economy of Kansas City through transportation, logistics and revitalization. Partnered on riverfront mixed-use district development with $1B investment.
• Palmer Square Real Estate ManagementflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of riverfront mixed-use district. Palmer Square manages over $33 billion in fixed income/credit investments. Affiliate of Palmer Square Capital Management.
• Marquee DevelopmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developer of riverfront mixed-use district. Mixed-use real estate developer and event company specializing in entertainment districts adjacent to sports venues.
• VCC ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor for riverfront development. Nationally recognized general contractor with 8 offices nationwide and licensure in all 50 states. Founded in 1987.
• Klover ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect of Record for riverfront development. Award-winning full-service architectural firm with over 35 years of experience in mixed-use developments.
• Perkins EastmancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign Architect for riverfront development. Global design firm with 1,000 professionals networked across 24 studios worldwide. Award-winning practice.
• Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-QuecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant/culinary partner. Award-winning Kansas City BBQ restaurant.
• Baba's PantrycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner serving Palestinian diaspora cuisine. Named to Bon Appétit's Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2022. Located in northwest corner of CPKC Stadium for 2025 season.
• Lulu's Thai Noodle ShopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner. Kansas City staple for nearly 30 years with three locations. Serves authentic Thai cuisine from family recipes. Located in southeast corner by section 132.
• Pitchside CoffeecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner. Historic partnership - founded by six current and former Kansas City Current players. Coffee and beverage service.
• SeatGeekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform partner for Kansas City Current tickets and events at CPKC Stadium.
• Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partnership. 2025 Lexus All-Star Weekend - PLL's first visit to Kansas City. Features All-Star Game and Skills Challenges. Partnership with Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League.
• Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League (WLL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partnership. First-ever WLL All-Star Game held at CPKC Stadium. Features standout players from WLL's Championship Series.
• USA RugbymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partnership. Women's Eagles vs Canada match May 2, 2025. Part of USA Rugby's landmark 2025 home event series.
• Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) / MexTour WmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partnership. MexTour W - Mexican Women's National Team vs Jamaica April 5, 2025. First-ever international friendly at CPKC Stadium.
• Soccer United Marketing (SUM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial partner for Mexican National Teams. SUM is the commercial arm of Major League Soccer.
• Visit Missouri / Visit KCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism partner. Regional tourism organization promoting Kansas City sports and entertainment experiences.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TQL Stadium (FC Cincinnati): 26,000-seat soccer-specific stadium built 2021 in Cincinnati with mixed-use district adjacent. Comparable newer-generation MLS venue with naming-rights deal and surrounding development strategy mirrored at CPKC.
• Lower.com Field (Columbus Crew): 20,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in Columbus. Newer-build MLS venue comparable in construction era, technology deployment, and premium experience strategy to CPKC Stadium.
• Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles FC / Angel City FC): 22,000-seat soccer-specific venue shared by LAFC (MLS) and Angel City FC (NWSL). Comparable purpose-built soccer venue serving professional women's soccer with multi-event programming, premium hospitality, and major sponsor ecosystem.
• Audi Field (DC United): Soccer-specific 20,000-seat stadium in Washington D.C. operated by the parent of Washington Spirit (NWSL). Directly comparable as a soccer-tailored venue with multi-event programming, premium seating, and naming-rights sponsorship structure serving both MLS and NWSL audiences.
• Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando City / Orlando Pride): 25,500-seat soccer-specific stadium hosting both MLS Orlando City and NWSL Orlando Pride. Most directly comparable soccer-tailored venue co-occupied by men's and women's professional teams, similar multi-purpose event programming.
• Lynn Family Stadium (Racing Louisville FC): 11,700-seat soccer-specific stadium in Louisville built in 2020 for NWSL Racing Louisville. Closest functional comparables to CPKC Stadium as a purpose-built women's professional soccer venue with similar capacity and operational scale.
• Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego State / San Diego Wave FC): 35,000-seat multi-purpose stadium serving as home to NWSL San Diego Wave FC. Comparable newer-generation venue hosting professional women's soccer alongside major events (NCAA, concerts), with shared-tenancy model.
• PayPal Park (San Jose Earthquakes): 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium in San Jose. Compares as a purpose-built MLS venue with comparable sponsorship mix, Bay Area-adjacent operations, and women's sports event programming.

Broad incumbents

• Providence Park (Portland Timbers / Portland Thorns): 25,218-seat soccer stadium in Portland sharing tenancy between MLS Portland Timbers and NWSL Portland Thorns. Comparable historic soccer venue with co-tenancy model that CPKC Stadium could benchmark as NWSL operations scale.
• BMO Stadium (Los Angeles / LAFC training / Angel City backup): 22,000-seat multi-purpose venue in Los Angeles hosting MLS Next Pro and various events. Comparable as a soccer-focused California venue serving Angel City FC on occasion and competing for west-coast event bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cpkcstadium
• YouTubeyoutube.com/kccurrent
• Facebookfacebook.com/cpkcstadium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cpkcstadium
• Instagraminstagram.com/cpkcstadium

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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