RICHMOND, VA – (Wednesday, January 11, 2017) – The Richmond Kickers announced the 2017 preseason schedule today, which will be highlighted by the eighth annual Pro-Am Challenge featuring the University of Virginia on Saturday, March 4 and a match against North Carolina FC on Wednesday, March 15.
The Kickers will open their preseason camp with a closed-door scrimmage against the College of William & Mary on March 1 before taking on UVA the following weekend. Kickoff for the Pro-Am Challenge on March 4 is slated for 5:00 p.m. at Ukrop Park and the match will serve as the marquee game during the weekend’s prestigious Ultimate Cup, hosted jointly by the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers.
Tickets are $10 and space is limited to just 500 seats. Limited space is also available for Red Army members in an exclusive on-field standing section. Richmond Kickers Season Ticket Holders are eligible for a private pre-sale before general admission tickets go on sale on Friday, January 13 at 9:00 a.m. at www.richmondkickers.com.
The Kickers’ preseason test will continue with a home and away series against North Carolina FC, hosting the NASL side at City Stadium on March 15 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 and 2017 Season Tickets will be accepted at this match.
The preseason tune-up will conclude with a closed-door game against Virginia Commonwealth University on March 19.
2017 Richmond Kickers Preseason Schedule*
DATE | TIME | OPPONENT | VENUE |
March 1 | 7:30 PM | William & Mary | Ukrop Park |
March 4 | 5:00 PM | University of Virginia | Ukrop Park |
March 8 | 11:00 AM | @ North Carolina FC | Cary, NC |
March 15 | 7:00 PM | North Carolina FC | City Stadium |
March 19 | 5:00 PM | Virginia Commonwealth University | City Stadium |
*Dates, times and venues subject to change.