ST. LOUIS – If you’re planning on celebrating St. Louis CITY SC’s first home game this weekend, you’ll want to plan ahead. St. Louis CITY SC’s home game takes place on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the CITYPARK.

CITY SC made their official MLS debut last weekend with a 3-2 away win over Austin FC. This weekend is CITY SC’s second game in franchise history against Charlotte FC.

Tens of thousands are expected Saturday in downtown St. Louis where the CITY SC Opener, Arch Madness college basketball tournament and many watch parties are planned for both events.

To enjoy the soccer scene, keep the following considerations in mind.

Parking/rides

Parking permits for designated lots in the St. Louis CITY SC District are sold out for the home opener, meaning you must park somewhere that involves a bit of walking or driving to the stadium.

One of the most ideal parking spots is Union Station, although it could fill up quickly as Arch Madness is also planned near the Enterprise Center. Other nearby parking options include the 409 South 15th Street, 360 South 18th Street, and 1211 Spruce Street lots.

Ballpark Village will be offering shuttles to and from CITYPARK on Saturday and other games this season, but fees apply. CITY SC outline a few other car parks that might require a bit of a walk.

For those wanting to avoid parking hassles, you can take the subway to the Union Station exit or arrange a ride to the Locust Street drop-off between 20th and 21st streets.

block party

St. Louis CITY SC will host its first CITY Block Party over a two-day period. Fans can enjoy the first part of the block party on Friday from 6 p.m. The next part is scheduled from 4 p.m. until just before kick-off on Saturday.

The CITY Block Party at Lou Fusz Plaza (on the east side of CITYPARK) includes music, local food and drink vendors, fan giveaways, games and surprising entertainment and activities.

Attendees must request a complimentary ticket to Friday’s portion of the block party via SeatGeek.com or the Seat Geek or STL CITY SC apps. Capacity is limited to around 5,000 fans. Saturday’s block party is open to the public and does not require a free ticket, although capacity could again be limited.

More information about the block party Click here.

Tickets/Entrance to the stadium

If you’re still looking for last-minute tickets for Saturday’s home opener, you might want to act sooner rather than later. The cheapest entry-level price over Ticketmaster.com before fees is $369. You can check other sites for second tickets, but your final cost will be in the hundreds if you haven’t purchased a ticket yet.

If you have a ticket, make sure it is recognized in the St. Louis CITY SC app for the best experience. The app works in tandem with SeatGeek for ticket information. Per CITY SC instructionsfollow these steps to redeem your ticket.

• In the CITY SC app, tapGOand thenACCESS CARDS.
• Sign in to your SeatGeek account. Or you can create a new one in this step.
• BeatAUTHORIZEto grant access and link your accounts.

From Saturday, 6 p.m., one and a half hours before the game, fans can enter CITYPARK from all four sides. The south and east sides are closest to the block party. Fans can only pay for goods and services in CITYPARK with a credit or debit card.

CITYPARK operates a clear bag policy, which means fans will only be able to enter with clear bags smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″. Some wallets or clutches may be subject to inspection. Bag waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis for guests with medical conditions and diaper bags. CITY SC too notes many articles which it is forbidden to bring guests into the stadium.

View party/broadcast details

If you can’t attend the house opening or celebration, you can also celebrate by attending a watch party. At least 18 bars are registered through the St. Louis CITY SC Watch Party experience, labeled “CITY On Tap Presented By Michelob ULTRA.”

CITY On Tap bars are all registered with MLS Season Pass credentials and plan to broadcast broadcasts for every game this year. This includes many locations in the city of St. Louis and the following suburbs:

• Arnold, Missouri
• Florissant, Missouri
• Kirkwood, Missouri
• O’Fallon, Missouri
• Valley Park, Missouri
• Webster Groves, Missouri
• Alton, Illinois
• Columbia, Illinois
• Edwardsville, Illinois
• O’Fallon, Illinois

To find a CITY On Tap location near you, Click here.

The home game and all other St. Louis CITY SC games this season will be streamed live on Apple TV via the MLS Season Pass. If you are a T-Mobile customer, you can sign up for an MLS Season Pass account for free through the T-Mobile Tuesdays app. Otherwise, an MLS Pass subscription to watch the game on Saturday costs about $14.99 per month, or $99 per season for subscribers.

If you are unable to attend or stream the game, watch party, the radio show is available on 98.1 FM.

More information

To learn more about the history of football in St. Louis, the origins of CITY SC and the stadium experience, click here.

To find out more about some of the team’s best players for the 2023 MLS season, click here.

To stay up to date with CITY SC stats up to the first game, Click here.

Enjoy history this weekend, St. Louis!

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