When football season comes to an end, it’s enough to make any sports fan a little blue. But we keep the adrenaline pumping with even more spring sports in Kansas City! From the roar of Kansas Speedway to the madness happening in the T Mobile center, there’s something for everyone to cheer about this spring.

As Kansas City’s cultural hub, Union Station sees our fair share of victory parades and we’re ready for even more. With so many spectacular teams in one city, it can be overwhelming when deciding who to cheer on next. That’s why Union Station’s got your back. These are the best sports events in Kansas City this spring.

Big 12 Men’s Tournament at T-Mobile Center

College basketball madness comes to the T Mobile Center in early March. The Big 12 Conference loves Kansas City as we have hosted the conference tournament more than 20 times! 

March madness on the Missouri is something you have to experience. So get your tickets and gear up by visiting Union Station’s Rally House location. 

NAIA National Championship

If you’re still looking for more great hoops action in Kansas City, never fear! The NAIA men’s national championship is annually decided at the historic Municipal Auditorium downtown.

When the best players in the NAIA face off under one roof, you have to be there. Grab your tickets, call off work, and get ready for the showdown downtown. 

Kansas City Royals

If you’re a loyal Royal, get ready for another rollercoaster of a season! When spring training ends, it’s off to the races! Our heroes of home plate start their season in late March. And you just gotta get a seat!

Opening day for the Kansas City Royals is just as important as Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July. The sights of Kauffman Stadium, the crack of a bat, and the smell of a fresh ballpark hot dog are some of our favorite things about spring sports in Kansas City.

Sporting KC

Here are the best letters you’ll read all day. MLS in KC. That’s right, the Sporting are back! One of the fastest-growing spring sports in Kansas City take the pitch this March at Children’s Mercy Park. Tickets this year are sure to go fast as there’s an exciting season brewing.

Sure you can watch them on Apple TV. But for the best soccer experience in KC, head to the Kansas side and gear up for a night of killer action in America’s futbol capital.

Kansas City Monarchs

You’d better stock up on peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Kansas City has not 1, but 2 professional baseball teams that pack the stands in the Spring! The Kansas City Monarchs began the story of spring Sports in Kansas City and continue to make history every year at Legends field.

The Monarchs continue the tradition started by greats like Buck O’Neil, Satchel Paige, and Jackie Robinson with a packed schedule. These are some of the most in-demand tickets in Kansas City this spring for a reason. The Monarchs are a fun, affordable, and historic experience for the whole family to enjoy a warm spring evening in KC. 

NASCAR at Kansas Speedway 

It’s impossible to visit Legends field without gazing in awe at the Kansas Speedway. Your home for NASCAR in Kansas City is back and better than ever for the AdventHealth 400. With faster cars, legendary drivers, and the highest-octane action of any spring sport in Kansas City, you just gotta be there.

NASCAR in Kansas City is the most inclusive experience of any sport out there. Kansas Speedway turns into a city within a city overnight with RV camping. Fans can meet their favorite drivers and rock out during pre-race events. And Ignition Garage is the best way to get up close to the racecars while enjoying the best food and drinks at the track. Get ready for the most fun on four wheels.

KC Current

Last but not least is the newest professional sports team in Kansas City. Their raw energy and heart make this one of the hottest tickets in KC. So it’s easy to tell why the Kansas City Current has the fastest-growing fanbase of any spring sport in Kansas City. The Current continues to sweep up fans and put soccer in KC on the world’s stage.

The Current is paving the way for women’s soccer in America with one of Kansas City’s most ambitious projects ever. The newest stadium coming to KC is about to take downtown to the next level and it’s all thanks to the Current. The 117 million dollar soccer stadium will be the largest purpose-built NWSL stadium in history solidifying Kansas City as America’s home for the world’s game. 

Support Your Favorite Spring Sports in Kansas City!

We’ll say it, Kansas City has the best fans. But we couldn’t enjoy all these great events if there wasn’t an army of people behind the scenes making this happen. Sports in Kansas City are driven by the Kansas City Sports Commission and foundation, WIN for KC, and Kansas City Playmakers. These organizations work tirelessly to make sure we have the best sports experiences in the midwest like the 2023 NFL draft and the 2026 World Cup.

Union Station is ready to be your home for more victory parades and celebrations. So visit us sometime! Then get out and enjoy all of these great spring sports in Kansas City! Be a part of the best city in the midwest for sports and support your favorite teams all year round!