High-speed racing action takes center stage at Kansas Speedway, a 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway that hosts two NASCAR races and additional racing events throughout the year. The speedway seats more than 73,000 spectators, making it the sixth largest city in Kansas on a NASCAR race weekend.
Sporting Kansas City has played a significant role in sparking a love of soccer throughout Kansas City, so much so that the city is now unofficially known as the Soccer Capital of America. Sporting Kansas City plays in Kansas City, KS, at Children’s Mercy Park, a state-of- the-art facility designed by Populous. Prepare for a fun, festive and sometimes raucous crowd that keeps the energy level high throughout every match.
When the Kansas City Monarchs take the field at the Fields of Legends, you know you’re going to have a good time. Part of the American Association of Professional Baseball, the Kansas City Monarchs have become a beloved part of the community, especially among baseball fans. Games are a favorite destination, especially for families, thanks to affordable ticket prices, tasty concessions and plenty of between-inning entertainment during each game.
Visit Wyandotte County Lake Park and you just might spot the Kansas City Rowing Club in the midst of practice. Established in 1992, the club promotes recreational and competitive rowing throughout the area, participating in rowing regattas throughout the Midwest. KCRC also hosts introductory sessions and beginner’s clinics for those who want to learn the sport. If you prefer to spectate, time your trip during the Missouri River 340, a canoe race that runs from Kansas City, KS to St. Charles, Missouri. Participants have 88 hours to complete the 340-mile course, an endeavor that’s not for the faint at heart! The race starts at Kaw Point, and if you don’t mind getting up early (really early) you can help see the racers off.
Other Kansas City-area sports highlights include the Kansas City Chiefs, who play at the beloved Arrowhead Stadium, the loudest stadium in the NFL; the Kansas City Royals, 2015 World Series Champions; the Missouri Mavericks, an ECHL ice hockey team; and the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship, a must-see for college basketball fans. Various sporting events regularly stop through in Kansas City, Missouri, at the Sprint Center, including the 2017 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, so be sure to check the schedule as you plan your trip.
