Racing Louisville Current clash opens KC's two-match week
The Racing Louisville Current midweek NWSL clash is set for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT at CPKC Stadium. Sixth-place Kansas City (8-7-1, 25 points) hosts 16th-place Racing Louisville (3-10-2, 11 points) on CBS Sports Network to open a two-match home week.
Key Takeaways
- Kickoff is 7 p.m. CT on Wednesday, July 29, at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
- The Current (8-7-1, 25 pts., 6th) hosts Racing Louisville (3-10-2, 11 pts., 16th) on CBS Sports Network.
- Kansas City is on a 24-match regular-season home unbeaten run at CPKC Stadium (20-0-4).
- Forward Temwa Chawinga is away on international duty with Malawi at WAFCON; several Current players are listed out.
- KC leads the all-time series 5-4-2 and has won three straight against Racing by multi-goal margins.
When and where is the Racing Louisville Current match?
According to the Kansas City Current match preview, the club returns to CPKC Stadium for two home games this week. The first is Wednesday against Racing Louisville FC, with kickoff at 7 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).
Limited tickets remain available through the club. The night also features Soccer at Schools Night, presented by Bank of America, plus Celebrating Black Culture programming at the stadium and a 2026 KC Current Media Game at halftime.
Why does this Racing Louisville Current game matter?
Kansas City sits sixth in the NWSL table with 25 points and is fighting to hold a playoff place. Fubo reports the Current is winless over its last three matches after a 1-0 loss to expansion side Boston Legacy, following a 2-2 home draw with San Diego on July 17.
Racing Louisville sits last with 11 points but arrives after a 2-1 win at Angel City FC. Kansas City holds a narrow 5-4-2 edge all-time and has beaten Racing three straight times, including a 4-2 win at CPKC Stadium on June 14, 2025, and a 2-0 result in Louisville on Aug. 1, 2025.
The Current has never gone two straight regular-season home matches without a win since moving into CPKC Stadium in 2024. Club notes also highlight midfielder Debinha's record production against Racing and Croix Bethune's six assists, second in the NWSL.
Chawinga is with Malawi at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Availability outs include Ellie Bravo-Young, Alana Cook, Michelle Cooper, Clare Gagne, Penelope Hocking, Mary Long, and Lorena da Silva Leite.
How can fans watch the Racing Louisville Current matchup?
The match airs nationally on CBS Sports Network with Chris Wittyngham and Lori Lindsey, plus a World Feed with Josh Eastern and Celia Jimenez. Locally, The Spot – Kansas City 38 carries a pregame show from 6:30 p.m. CT, with radio on 90.9 The Bridge and streams on the KC Current App in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
For more buzz around stars, sports, and breaking entertainment angles, browse our Celebrity Breaking News hub. Fans heading to the Riverfront can also use newly opened Founder's Park, the Overlook, and Current Landing pre-match food and beverage options before kickoff.