Oktoberfest Outdoor Tailgate

September 19, 2026 vs. Philadelphia Union

 

🍺Prost! 🍻

We’re once again partnering with South Stand SC, who will be serving up brats and German potato salad while supplies last.

The first 100 Cauldron Members or single tailgate participants to check-in will receive an Oktoberfest “Das Boot”, commemorating the event.

This Cleat Cup is a beauty, and is co-sponsored by Keeper for a Cure. Brady Krysiewicz’s (now a Goalkeeper for Sporting II) cancer support fundraising organization.

 

 

 

 

KC Bier Co. is our exclusive bier supplier for the Oktoberfest tailgate this year.

We’ll have a keg of Festbier and a keg of Dunkel on hand. We’ll also have other can bier selections like Helles, Arrowhead Red, IPA, and Let’s Go Lager!

Grab your lederhosen, bring your appetite, and get ready for some German bier, brats, and good times with your fellow Cauldron members.

For non-bier drinkers we’ll have Quirk selzers and several cider selections on hand.

Also, while they last, we’ll have a mystery selection of shooters available as well as random Jägermeister pours.

Remember, we’ve never lost a tailgate!

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Outdoor Tailgate 

Schedule

3:30pm – Parking Lot Opens / Tailgate Begins (One Extra Hour)
6:00pm – Budweiser Brew House Opens
6:30pm – Seats Open
7:30pm – Kick Off

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Have A Tailgate Music Request?

Hit Us Up

Selections played at the DJ’s discretion. Songs should be appropriate for a tailgate vibe. Songs with explicit lyrics may be rejected, depending on content.

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General Tailgate Information

As always the tailgate drinks are an included benefit for Cauldron Members, and only a $10 donation for non-members. Wristbands for individual tailgates can now be purchased in advance for ($10) through our Cauldron Store:

 

Simply purchase the wristband starting the day following the previous match’s tailgate and show the receipt at check-in to receive a single tailgate wristband. Individual tailgate wristbands are also available for purchase at the merch table during outdoor tailgates.

Purchasing a Caudron Membership for $36 is always your best value if your are going to attend more than 2 matches this year. 

 

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2026 Tailgate Partners​

As always we are proud to partner with local Kansas City breweries and distilleries and wish to thank our tailgate partners:

 

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Sporting Park Outdoor Tailgate Location

We’ll generally setup in THE BLUE 2 LOT. If it’s different, we’ll let you know in the tailgate details above.

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Membership Cards & Scarves

If you have not yet picked up your membership card, you can do so during any of our tailgates.

For those who purchased their 2026 KC Cauldron Membership by January 23rd, the 2026 Membership scarves are available at the Season Kickoff Party and the first four (4) outdoor tailgates. After that, the remaining scarves are mailed to the address associated with your membership around May 5th.

 

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Stadium Entry

The BBH Tailgates open 30 minutes early for Cauldron Members, have your membership card out and ready to go.

 

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Water

You can bring in an empty soft sided bottle that does not exceed 20 oz. and fill it once inside the stadium. We have collapsible Cauldron water bottles available for purchase in our Store and at outdoor tailgates.

 

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Code of Conduct

In all stadiums around the MLS Supporters Groups are being reminded that we need to follow the Fan Code of Conduct and have good sportsmanship before, during, and after the match.

MLS Fan Code of Conduct

Let’s remember that the mission of The Cauldron is, and always will be, to support Sporting KC. All Cauldron Members and Affiliated ISG’s are reminded to follow the Cauldron Code of Conduct.

Cauldron Code of Conduct

Until 2023, Sporting Park had a “no flags during game play” rule that was in place since the stadium opened. That year, Sporting allowed Flags during the run of play in Section 9, Rows 8-12. We are working with Sporting to continue this again for the 2026 season. It is an evolving project/conversation with the team, so expect to hear more about this throughout the season including an expansion to other sections of the Supporteres’ Stand.

 

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