It’s that time again – the U.S. Open Cup is back! This time is a little bit more special than almost any cup match in our history. We’ll compete for a spot in the Round of 16 as we host Sporting Kansas City of MLS in the second-ever edition of our I-29 rivalry.
PREVIEW: SPORTING KANSAS CITY
For the third time in this U.S. Open Cup run, Union Omaha will get a rematch. This time, though, Sporting Kansas City are the ones trekking up I-29. It’s the first time a MLS club has come to Nebraska for the beautiful game, and the Owls will be hoping it turns out quite ugly for SKC.
The last five matches for either team in the league (and league cup) are mirror images of each other: Union Omaha have won three and drawn two, while Sporting have lost three and drawn two. Both squads have seen offensive explosions of late. The MLS outfit recently had a streak snapped of six matches with at least two goals, while Union Omaha has put up six in the past week’s time. As you can imagine, the burden for this match may then fall on the defenses to hold their respective high-flying opponents at bay.
DIGITAL TICKETING
All pre-purchased tickets at Caniglia Field are digital and can be accessed through your Union Omaha Ticket Account. Tickets must be shown at the gate for entry – please have them pulled up on your phone when you walk to the entrance. Gates will open at 5:30 pm.
The Ticket Sale Booths at the northwest and south entrances will open at 5:00 p.m. on match day. See the Caniglia Field ticketing map above for the location of your specific seating section. Please refer any ticketing questions to Reilly Raube at reillyr@unionomaha.com.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Caniglia Field will enforce a Clear Bag Policy for this match to expedite your stadium entry experience and reduce security screening interactions.
- One clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc style bag or the 12″ by 6″ by 12″ clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag – plus a small clutch approximately 4.5″ x 6.5″ in size.
- Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items and/or diaper bags after proper inspection and screening.
- Guests can carry in blankets and jackets as long as they are readily available for screening at entry.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Parking will be free to all in the garage and other lots around the UNO campus. The East Garage (P1 on the map below) will be the closest to park in for entering the stadium and will open at 4:30 p.m. The West Garage (P2 on the map below) will serve as free overflow parking should the East Garage fill up. See the map below for parking and stadium entrance.
If you’re looking for public transportation options, ORBT runs on Dodge Street from Westroads to downtown and has a bus stop on the UNO campus. For more details on schedule and prices, please visit the ORBT website.
TAILGATING
Alcohol will be sold at Caniglia Field beer garden bar on the North and South field-level concourses. Tailgating is permitted, however tailgating festivities cannot extend into additional parking spaces. Please use plastic cups for beverages, glass is not allowed.
All cooking equipment must be situated away from crowds, buildings, and combustible material. A minimum clearance distance of three feet from cooking equipment is required. No grills are to be left unattended at any time. Any equipment (chairs, tents, grills, etc.) left overnight will be removed. Trash and recycling bins will be available throughout UNO lots. Please dispose of all trash and recyclables properly.
CONCESSIONS
All concession locations will be operated without cash sales. Fans can purchase food and/or drinks at the locations noted with the green “C” on the above UNO Map. The SW concourse will feature a selection of food vendors, including Godfathers, High-Voltage BBQ and Chick-Fil-A.
TEAM STORE
A limited selection of Union Omaha merchandise, including our #NebraskaStrong tornado charity shirt, will be available at Caniglia Field on the northwest side of the field-level concourse.
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Location: Caniglia Field, 6201 Maverick Plz., Omaha, NE 68182
Opponent: Sporting Kansas City
Kick Off Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
TV: https://uslsoccer.com/watch
Hashtags: #VivaBúhos #OneMeansAll #OMAvSKC
