"If a women's football team does not have their own stadium in 10 years' time, they will be at a disadvantage. So says Chris Long, co-owner of Kansas City Current, who have played at the CPKC Stadium for the past two seasons. It is the world's first purpose-built ground for women's football."
"Our job is to create the best home advantage and make sure every seat is filled. That is so our opponents feel it's going to be very hard to play here. Explains KC Current president Raven Jemison about their stadium strategy and operational philosophy."
Kansas City Current and Denver Summit are pioneering dedicated stadium construction for women's football in the United States. CPKC Stadium, opened in March 2024, is the world's first purpose-built ground for women's football with 11,500 capacity and consistent sell-out crowds. Denver Summit plans to open their own stadium in 2028. Co-owner Chris Long argues that women's teams without dedicated stadiums will face disadvantages within a decade. Kansas City's investment reflects broader recognition that women's sports require proper infrastructure. The franchise, founded in 2021 by local business executives and Brittany Mahomes, prioritizes creating home-field advantage and filling every seat to intimidate opponents.
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