Patrick Mahomes’ KC Current faces billion-dollar twist in stadium expansion
The Kansas City Current are considering a 6,500-seat expansion of their CPKC Stadium due to overwhelming ticket demand and sell-out matches. The club, co-owned by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, is navigating the challenge of scaling up a venue originally designed for intimacy.
Why it matters
The success of the first stadium built specifically for a professional women's sports team highlights the growing commercial viability and popularity of women's soccer.
The Kansas City Current are preparing to make their already successful home even bigger. CPKC Stadium, the first venue built specifically for a professional women’s sports team, has quickly become one of the NWSL’s most sought-after destinations. With thousands of fans waiting for tickets, the club is now considering a major expansion that could add 6,500 seats. Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are part of the Current’s ownership group, while Chris and Angie Long privately financed the stadium’s construction.KC Current look to expand CPKC StadiumWhen Chris and Angie Long began planning a dedicated home for the Kansas City Current, there was no obvious blueprint to follow. NWSL teams had traditionally shared venues with men’s clubs, leaving the owners to rethink what a women’s soccer stadium could look like.They opted for a smaller setting with 11,500 seats, taking inspiration from compact venues known for intense atmospheres.
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