A World Cup Rehearsal

Events

A World Cup Rehearsal

Two Kansas City stadiums will host games in the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América soccer tournament this coming summer.

• Kicking It Off: Giving Kansas City a dry-run before the 2026 World Cup, Arrowhead Stadium and Children’s Mercy Park will host matches during the tournament which takes place from June 20 to July 14, 2024.

• We’re Flattered: The CONMEBOL Copa América soccer tournament is a soccer tournament involving all of the national soccer teams across all of North America. 14 stadiums were chosen as hosts for the 16-team tournament.

• Home Field Advantage: Team USA will play the group stage finale at Arrowhead Stadium on July 1st while Children's Mercy Park will host a game featuring either Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, or Jamaica.

Matchups have yet to be finalized for the tournament, but we will let you know when tickets become available.

Development

A Plaza Out East

Lee’s Summit’s Downtown is seeing development as construction begins on a project very close to City Hall.

• Out With The Old: The Downtown Market Plaza is a development joint effort between the city and Lane4 Property Group. The project, which has been in the works for some time, will repurpose a 4-acre site northeast of Green and Third Streets.

• In With The New: The Downtown Market Plaza’s first phase will feature a four-season farmer’s market and event space, an outdoor performance area covered by an overhead canopy, and a streetscape pavilion.

• The *Future*: Eventually the development will house a four-story, 80-room boutique hotel, a 10,000 square-foot restaurant and entertainment space, and a five-story, 190-unit apartment complex.

After a unanimous vote from Lee’s Summit City Council to approve the $120M project, construction could begin in the first three months of 2024 with a targeted completion date of Spring 2025.

Food & Drink

Boulevard 🤝 Comicon

In celebration of Planet Comicon KC’s 25th anniversary, Boulevard Brewing Co. is releasing a special edition Space Camper Cosmic IPA.

• Birthday Twins!: To celebrate the 25th Planet Comicon and the Space Camper Cosmic IPA’s 5th anniversary, Boulevard is releasing a special commemorative box with an opportunity to win the ultimate Planet Comicon KC weekend experience

• “I Was Made For This”: The Cosmic IPA was originally released and distributed for Planet Comicon in 2019 after being inspired by the artistry, cosplay, and culture of Planet Comicon.

• Weekend In Space: Beyond the special edition celebratory 6 and 12-pack boxes, Boulevard is offering the chance to win 2 fast passes, a 2-night hotel stay, and a bag of Boulevard swag. Enter here!

2024’s Planet Comicon Kansas City will take place on March 8-10 at Bartle Hall. You can pick up the special edition Space Camper Cosmic IPA wherever Boulevard is sold.

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