St. Louis CITY SC to Continue Rivalry Week vs. Sporting Kansas City with Free “CITY Block Party”

Featuring Performances by Gin Blossoms, Charlotte Sands and Natalie Jane

by St. Louis City SC May 12, 2023

written by St. Louis City SC May 12, 2023

WHAT: CITY Block Party

WHEN: Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20

WHERE: Lou Fusz Plaza at CITYPARK (located on the eastern side of the stadium)

DETAILS: St. Louis CITY SC will host a special edition of its CITY Block Party – a pre-match block-party-meets-music-festival – celebrating the team’s first-ever home match against rival Sporting Kansas City.

The festivities begin Friday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. CST and continue Saturday, May 20 at 5:00 p.m. until match kickoff. Friday night features performances by American alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, pop/rock artist Charlotte Sands and singer-songwriter Natalie Jane. Local food and beverage vendors will also be available.

General admission tickets for CITY Block Party’s Friday, May 19 event (limited to 4,500 fans) are free to claim for all ages on a first-come-first-serve basis. Beginning Thursday, May 11 at 12:00 p.m. (CST), attendees can claim their ticket, up to two per person, at www.seatgeek.com, or via the SeatGeek or the STL CITY SC apps. (Tickets are not required for CITY Block Party on Saturday, May 20.) Tickets to the May 20 match are not included.

Saturday’s CITY Block Party will include local food and beverage vendors, fan giveaways, surprise entertainment and activities, and limited rivalry-themed apparel.

“Music is what brings people together…and sports! We’re thrilled to be able to headline this event and bring the rock to the city of St. Louis!” said Gin Blossoms. “See you in St. Louis!”

“I’m excited to get to be a part of this event to celebrate this growing rivalry! The energy St. Louis brings is through the roof and it’s going to be such a blast,” said Charlotte Sands.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Friday, May 19 (free admission ticket required Friday only; capacity is limited)

● Lou Fusz Plaza gates open at 6:00 p.m.

● Performances by:

Gin Blossoms
Charlotte Sands
Natalie Jane

Saturday, May 20 (no ticket required; open to public)

● Lou Fusz Plaza opens at 5:00 p.m.

● Live DJ Performance

● Photo opportunities with the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) Hermann Trophy, which honors the United Soccer Coaches National Players of the Year in NCAA Division I men’s and women’s soccer

● CITYPARK doors open at 7:00 p.m.

● St. Louis CITY SC vs. Sporting Kansas City kickoff at 8:30 p.m.

For more information on the CITY Block Party, visit stlcitysc.com and follow along on St. Louis CITY SC’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @stlcitysc.