Company facts
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 750
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Private
- Subsidiaries
- Sporting Kansas City II, Sporting Kansas City Academy, Sporting Fields + Athletics
About
Sporting Kansas City is a Major League Soccer franchise based in Kansas City, Missouri, owned by a local group of entrepreneurs through its parent organization, Sporting Club. The club fields a professional soccer team that competes at Sporting Park, a world‑class stadium that opened in 2011 and is renowned for its modern amenities and fan experience. Beyond on‑field performance, Sporting KC delivers community‑focused entertainment, youth development programs, and a culture of inclusive local engagement. Its unique distinction lies in being the only professional sports organization in the Kansas City market to maintain local ownership, reinforcing its commitment to regional pride and long‑term sustainability.