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5 ways to experience Richmond’s City Stadium ⚽

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City Stadium opened in 1929 | Photo provided

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Whether or not you’re a soccer fan, there are many different ways to experience fun events at City Stadium. To kickstart your planning, we’ve rounded up 5 reasons to visit the mixed-use space. ⚽

Support the Roos 🦘

Richmond Kickers vs. Greenville Triumph Home Opener Game

Richmond Kickers vs. Greenville Triumph Home Opener Game | Photo provided

Haven’t made it to City Stadium, home of the Richmond Kickers, yet? With matches scheduled through October, you have plenty of time to cheer on the team. Catch a Kickers game with general admission tickets starting at $9. See the full schedule. #ProTip: When the Kickers are out of town, catch a game at Three Notchd (2930 West Broad St.), which brews Hat Trick IPA, the Kickers’ official beer.

Attend a Friday Happy Hour 🎶

Live music during happy hour

Live music during happy hour | Photo provided

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Bring the family out to the stadium for live music, food trucks + local vendors from 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. The free event is also dog-friendly — just bring a leash.

Book an event 💼

From weddings and corporate events to festivals and tournaments, City Stadium is a venue that offers a unique setting for any event. Rentals for the stadium concourse (which seats ~8,000 people), playing field + parking lots are available on a daily basis.

Shop local at the farmers market 🍅

Man holding produce

The farmers market first opened in 2012 | Photo via The Carytown Farmers Market Facebook

The Carytown Farmers Market is open every Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. until November. Find snacks, treats, and gifts from 30+ vendors and food trucks — including local farmers and artisans like Jay Meadow Co., Sing-Along Soap, SoulSmith Kombucha + Laura’s Botanicals.

Grab dinner at the stadium

City Stadium’s food truck rodeo brings together Richmond’s best food trucks every Thursday now through Oct 28 from 5:30-8:30 p.m (except Aug 26).

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