Union Omaha comes off a two week break, plus a midweek exhibition match to get some players extra minutes, to face off against Richmond Kickers. Long-tenured manager Darren Sawatzky will be hoping to right the ship in Virginia soon now that his star striker, the Argentine Emiliano Terzaghi, is back in the fold from an injury layoff. If the Owls can shut down him and 2023 All-League First Team midfielder Nil Vinyals, they have an excellent shot at recording back-to-back clean sheets for only the second time all season.
ABOUT RICHMOND KICKERS
Looking at Richmond Kickers’ history is a time capsule for the growth of soccer in America. Take a gander at competitions in their past such as the USL A-League, CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup, and the USISL SL (that’s the United States Interregional Soccer League Select League, for the uninitiated). Gaze at stars such as Dwayne de Rosario and our own Joe Gallardo gracing their pitch. This is a team with a U.S. Open Cup trophy in their cabinet and a history of competitiveness in League One… until last year. The Kickers dropped from a Player’s Shield campaign in 2022 to 11th in 2023, and that’s where they sit currently in part due to the aforementioned absence of Terzaghi.
MUTUAL OF OMAHA’S WILD KINGDOM NIGHT
We’re celebrating Mutual of Omaha’s multi-Emmy-Award-winning show, Wild Kingdom, at Werner Park! We’ll host Fontenelle Forest and Henry Doorly Zoo for animal education exhibits on the concourse and test your critter knowledge with halftime trivia on the video board.
UPDATED BAG POLICY
Werner Park will enforce a Clear Bag Policy 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.
- Guest are also allowed to bring in an empty or sealed water bottle.
DIGITAL TICKETING
Union Omaha ticketing is now 100% a digital experience. You can access and manage your tickets through your Account Manager on your smartphone or via the Union Omaha Mobile App. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
The Ticket Box Office will open at 4:00 p.m. and is the only place where fans can get printed tickets.
PARKING
Parking lots will open at 3:00 p.m. and spots will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. General handicap parking is available via Parking Lot Entrances C and D.
Vehicles cannot leave and re-enter Werner Park lots without repayment and will lose original parking space. Fire and driving lanes must be kept clear at all times.
Parking Prices
Parking Passes – $5
Parking Pass Access
To access your pre-paid parking pass on your account you will need to select “View all Ticket Inventory” to view them. This area is located on the home page on the “My Tickets” section of your account.
Please have your parking pass ready when you pull up to the lot entrance.
TAILGATING
Tailgating is permitted in all lots. However, tailgating festivities cannot extend into additional parking spaces. Alcoholic beverages are permitted at Werner Park lots. Please use plastic cups for beverages, glass is not allowed.
Grilling is limited to grass area in all lots. 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 Werner Park lots. Please dispose of all trash and recyclables properly.
FIELD LEVEL
Field-level ticket members, remember that food and beverage is included in your package.
TEAM STORE
The Storm Front Team Store will open at 4:00 p.m. on match day. Enjoy 20% off jerseys in the store! Stop by for these and all your other Búho swag!
CASHLESS
Werner Park is completely cashless. Only credit and debit cards are accepted. Cash can be redeemed for a gift card at the Advance Ticket Window.
LIL OWLS CLUB
Do you have a Owls fan aged 10 or under? When you sign them up for our new and FREE Raising Canes Little Owls Club, they’ll receive a FREE ticket, FREE access to the Centris Family Fun Zone on Saturdays and can watch warm-ups from the side line during pre-match. For more information on how your little one can join the Raising Canes Little Owls Club, go to the advanced ticket window or visit here.
FIELD POLICY
As a reminder, field access before, during, or after the match is limited to those with official club-issued credentials.
PYROTECHNICS PROHIBITED
Flares and other outside pyrotechnics are not allowed at Werner Park for the safety of players and fans. Thank you for your cooperation.
AUTISM ACTION PARTNERSHIP
The Autism Action Partnership Quiet Zone is located in center field by the batter’s eye. Sensory kits are also available at every Union Omaha home game and may be checked out at Fan Services. Kits must be returned to Fan Services by the end of each game.
UPDATED BALL POLICY
Due to safety concerns and league protocols, we no longer allow anyone to play with balls or run around on the grass area between the dugout and field level seats before, during, or after the match.
We encourage those that want to kick around any balls to do so in the grass areas of the parking lot pre-match while tailgating, on the mini turf field next to the Bud Light Downdraught Bar inside the stadium, or taking some shots on the inflatable goal in the Centris Family Fun Zone!
MATCH DETAILS
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Location: Werner Park; 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046
Opponent: Richmond Kickers
Kick Off Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
TV: ESPN+
Hashtags: #VivaBúhos #OneMeansAll #OMAvRIC
