RICHMOND, VA – (Friday, January 19, 2018) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to announce the 34-game regular season schedule, kickoff off the 2018 regular season on the road against Bethlehem Steel FC on Sunday, March 18 before returning to City Stadium to host Indy Eleven on Saturday, March 24 at 5:00pm. The party starts at 3:30pm with live music, RVA food trucks and craft beer on tap. Tickets for the home opener and 2018 Season Tickets are on sale now at www.richmondkickers.com.
The Kickers will compete in the 16-team Eastern Conference against Bethlehem Steel FC, Charlotte Independence, FC Cincinnati, Louisville City FC, New York Red Bulls II, Ottawa Fury FC, Penn FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Tampa Bay Rowdies, and Toronto FC as well as long-time rivals Charleston Battery and USL newcomers ATL UTD 2, Indy Eleven, Nashville SC and North Carolina FC. The Kickers will face each opponent twice, with additional games comprised of matchups against geographic rivals.
Soccer Saturdays comprise the majority of the Kickers regular season home schedule, with 15 of the 17 matches taking place on Saturdays. The two mid-week exceptions fall on Wednesday, April 25 and Wednesday, September 26. Three matches, including the home opener on March 24, will kick off at 5:00pm with the remainder of the matches beginning at 7:00pm.
The regular season concludes with the Kickers on the road at Atlanta United 2 on October 13. The top eight teams in each conference will qualify for postseason play that will include Conference Quarterfinals (Oct. 19-21), Semifinals (Oct. 26-28) and Final (Nov. 2-4). The 2018 USL Cup Final will be played the weekend of November 9-11.
Tickets
Experience the passion, excitement and authentic atmosphere at City Stadium with the Richmond Kickers 2018 season kicks off this spring. Richmond Kickers Season Ticket Benefits include 45-60% off match day prices, exclusive invitations, merchandise discounts and VIP benefits. Guaranteed to see all regular season, US Open Cup and playoff games for the best possible pricing, Kickers Season Tickets are a fantastic way to get together with friends, family and colleagues for an unforgettable experience – order now!
