Kansas City has earned a well-documented reputation as a sports town, and this April, women’s sports take center stage. Across soccer, rugby and basketball, three major events bring more international competition to KC and highlight the depth and reach of women’s athletics. For fans, it’s a chance to witness elite competition and star athletes, right here in the Heart of America.
Here are three ways to watch women’s sports in Kansas City this month.
TEAL RISING CUP
CPKC Stadium | April 9 & 12
The KC Current’s Teal Rising Cup returns this April for its second year as part of Teal Rising Week, a multi‑day celebration of women’s soccer hosted by the club from April 8-15. Held at CPKC Stadium, the world’s first purpose‑built stadium for women’s professional sports, the tournament continues to grow as one of the Current’s premier international events while highlighting the global reach of the women’s game.
The four-team international tournament returns with a lineup featuring the Kansas City Current alongside Club América (Mexico) and Brazilian clubs Corinthians SC and SE Palmeiras. The competition is played across two doubleheaders, giving fans the opportunity to see every team compete twice.
Thursday, April 9
5:00 p.m. CT | Club América vs. Palmeiras
Approx. 8:00 p.m. CT | Kansas City Current vs. Corinthians SC
Sunday, April 12
5:00 p.m. CT | Third‑place match
Approx. 8:00 p.m. CT | Championship match
As a part of Teal Rising Week, Kansas City will also host two international friendlies between the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team and Brazil, offering a look at the next generation of elite players preparing for upcoming global competition. Fans who purchase Teal Rising Cup tickets can claim free tickets to both U-20 matches.
Sunday, April 11
6:30 p.m. CT | U.S. U‑20 vs. Brazil (CPKC Stadium)
Wednesday, April 15
2 p.m. CT | U.S. U‑20 vs. Brazil (Riverside Stadium)
PACIFIC FOUR SERIES
CPKC Stadium | April 17
International women’s rugby is bringing the energy back to CPKC Stadium for the second year in a row. The United States women’s national rugby team takes the pitch as part of the PacificFour Series.
Last year’s USA-Canada women’s rugby match in KC drew 10,518 fans, setting the all‑time U.S. attendance record for a women’s rugby match. This year, United States, Canada, Australia and reigning champions New Zealand visit KC for an evening of elite international play.
On the field, rugby offers something different from the rest of the April lineup. The match is continuous, physical and fast-paced, with few stoppages and constant movement. The Pacific Four Series serves as a key measuring point for national teams as they prepare for upcoming World Cup competition.
Friday, April 17
5:15 p.m. CT | Canada vs. New Zealand
8:00 p.m. CT | USA vs. Australia
MINNESOTA LYNX VS. NIGERIA WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM
T-Mobile Center | April 27
Professional women’s basketball returns to Kansas City as the Minnesota Lynx face the Nigeria Women’s National Team for a WNBA preseason matchup at T-Mobile Center. This game marks the WNBA’s first appearance in Kansas City since 2005, giving KC fans a special chance to see some of the league’s top talent in person as excitement builds around the upcoming season.
The match and the Minnesota Lynx also carry nearby connections. One of the league’s brightest stars calls Missouri home. Napheesa Collier was born in Jefferson City, Mo., and played her formative years just outside St. Louis. Collier has become one of the defining players in her era: an MVP candidate, Olympic gold medalist and one of the most influential players in women’s basketball today.
The matchup brings together two top programs. The Lynx enter this season as one of the WNBA’s premier franchises, with four league championships and a recent season finishing as a No. 1 seed for the playoffs. They’ll be tested by The Nigeria Women’s National Team (D’Tigress), which is currently ranked among the top teams in the world. D’Tigress arrives in Kansas City as part of a broader U.S. tour ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Fans attending the WNBA preseason matchup can also take advantage of exclusive game‑week offers, including discounted tickets and a special hotel rate at AC Hotel Downtown Kansas City, conveniently located within walking distance of T‑Mobile Center and the Power & Light District.
Monday, April 27
• 7:00 p.m. CT | Minnesota Lynx vs. Nigeria National Team
WNBA Fan Offers
• AC Hotel Downtown Kansas City | $159 rate available on a two-night stay, April 26-28, or a one-night stay, April 26-27
• Buy one, get one 50%off tickets using the code WNBAKC
