Minnesota United vs. Sporting Kansas City II | #MINvSKC
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
Gates: 6:00 p.m. CT
Kickoff: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: National Sports Center
Broadcast: MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball
Tickets: SeatGeek
After a well-deserved week off, your Twos are back in action this Monday to host Sporting Kansas City II at Blaine’s National Sports Center Stadium. The visitors come into this matchup eager to prove that they’re on the upswing, as they look to secure their first winning streak of the season after claiming all three points in their last match against Real Monarchs. Your young Loons, on the flip side, hope to build upon an impressive homestand run that has seen them hold league-leading Houston to a 1-1 draw and shut out Rapids 2 on Matchday 12.
The last time these Western Conference foes met, Minnesota emerged with a 1-0 shutout win in Kansas City. Here’s everything you need to know before you head to Blaine to see the Twos make an effort to double down.
Matchday Info
Parking
Free parking at the National Sports Center will be available in Lots F and G and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tailgating
Tailgating is back at NSC! While we recommend Lot F for any pre-match fellowship, there is no designated area to stick to. We simply ask that fans who plan to take advantage of this opportunity abide by the following restrictions:
- No glass
- No charcoal
- No feeding any wildlife
- Trash and recycling must be properly disposed of
Gates
Fans should plan to enter the NSC Stadium via the Northwest Gate. There will only be one entry gate available on game day, opening one hour prior to kickoff.
Ticketing
Tickets are online purchase only. If you don't have tickets ahead of gametime, there will be QR codes posted on signs by the gates of NSC for fans to use to purchase their tickets.
Security Screening and Bag Policy
Standard MNUFC screening procedures will be in place for MNUFC2 games at the National Sports Center. Each guest will be subject to walk through a magnetometer, and guests with bags will be asked to open their bags for a brief search. Bags do not need to be clear, but they do need to be 12” x 6” x 12” or smaller to be allowed into the stadium. Guests with diaper bags or medical bags will have their bags checked and then tagged, but will not have size restrictions. There will not be a bag check service available for games played at the National Sports Center. Any guests with non-admissible bags will be asked to return their bags to their car.
Food and Beverage
Grab-and-go concession items will be available for purchase inside the stadium, including chips and peanuts. There will also be beer, soda and water available to pair with your snacks. Bringing food and/or beverages from outside the stadium is prohibited.
Cashless Purchasing
All ticket and in-stadium purchases will be conducted in a touchless manner.
Autograph Alley
MNUFC2 players will be signing autographs on their way back to the locker room after the match. Fans who want to score some signatures should meet behind sections 3 and 4 of the seating bowl, where they will be guided down to the autograph area by event staff. Fans of all ages are invited to participate.
Postgame PKs
Once the players have cleared the field after Autograph Alley, fans between the ages of 3 and 15 will have the chance to take a PK on the very same turf that the team plays on. After signing a waiver, participants gathered behind sections 3 and 4 of the seating bowl will be guided down to the field by event staff.
Matchday Policies
Get the most out of your gameday by learning the dos and the do nots of MNUFC2 games at the National Sports Center.
Social Media
Follow along with the game on social media.
