KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 and 38 The Spot (KMCI) have renewed their broadcast agreement with the Kansas City Current for the 2025 season. As the official local television partner for the NWSL women’s soccer team, 38 The Spot will broadcast 17 matches over the air and on local cable and satellite providers in the Kansas City area.
“Building off of the success of the 2024 season, it is no secret that Kansas City loves soccer and celebrating their teams,” said Kathleen Choal, regional vice president for The E.W. Scripps Company and general manager of KSHB and KMCI. “Making an impressive playoff run in 2024, our local audience could not get enough of the Current's success. Growing our broadcast partnership was key for the team to ensure our local fans did not miss a minute of the action."
The expanded match lineup will include a partnership with Scripps Sports, a division of Scripps, and the parent company of KSHB and KMCI. 38 The Spot will air the simulcast of the Current matches that are scheduled to air nationwide on the ION network.
"As we continue our unwavering commitment to becoming the best women’s football club in the world, we’re thrilled to work with three broadcast partners who help us expand our fanbase,” said Current Vice President of Communications, Dani Welniak. “KMCI, 38 the Spot has been a great TV home for our matches and we’re very excited to continue working KMCI. It’s important to us to broaden our reach by blazing the trail and offering extensive, unique, and accessible options to listen to and watch our entertaining brand of soccer.”
LINK | KSHB 41 coverage of KC Current
The Kansas City Current broadcast schedule on 38 the Spot began continues on Saturday, April 12, 2025, when the Current takes on the San Diego Wave. Pregame coverage starts at 9 p.m. The full schedule on 38 The Spot is below.
“The ability for our audience to have access to these matches free and over the air is a key priority with our partnership,” said Jeff Mulligan, station manager for KSHB and KMCI. “In addition, we are excited to be able to offer extended and exclusive content on KSHB 41 across all platforms. This partnership solidifies our commitment to be the best spot for soccer in our community."
2025 Kansas City Current broadcast schedule on KMCI / 38 The Spot
| Week | Date | Opponent | Stadium | Kick |
| 2 * | Sat, March 22 | Washington Spirit | Audi Field | 6:30p |
| 3 * | Sat, March 29 | Utah Royals | CPKC Stadium | 6:30p |
| 4 * | Sat, April 12 | San Diego Wave | Snapdragon Stadium | 9:00p |
| 5 * | Sat, April 19 | Houston Dash | CPKC Stadium | 6:30p |
| 6 ** | Sat, April 26 | NC Courage | First Horizon Stadium | 6:00p |
| 7 ** | Friday, May 2 | Seattle Reign | Lumen Field | 9:30p |
| 10 * | Sat, May 24 | Chicago Stars | SeatGeek Stadium | 6:30p |
| 12 * | Sat, June 14 | Racing Louisville | CPKC Stadium | 6:30p |
| 14 ** | Friday, Aug 1 | Racing Louisville | Lyn Family Stadium | 7:00p |
| 17 * | Sat, Aug 23 | Portland Thorns | Providence Park | 9:00p |
| 18 * | Sat, Aug 30 | NC Courage | CPKC Stadium | 6:30p |
| 19 * | Sat, Sept 6 | Bay FC | PayPal Park | 9:00p |
| 20 * | Sat, Sept 13 | Washington Spirit | CPKC Stadium | 6:30p |
| 21 * | Sat, Sept 20 | Seattle Reign | CPKC Stadium | 6:30p |
| 23 ** | Mon, Oct 6 | Angel City FC | BMO Stadium | 9:30p |
| 24 * | Sat, Oct 11 | Gotham FC | CPKC Stadium | 4:00p |
| 25 * | Sat, Oct 18 | Houston Dash | Shell Energy Stadium | 6:30p |
* ION simulcast
** Local broadcast on KMCI featuring 30-minute pre-game show
KMCI / 38 The Spot can be viewed on the following broadcast providers
Spectrum: Channel 8 Digital channel 1230
Comcast (Independence, MO): Channel 5 Digital channel 807
Comcast (Olathe, KS): Channel 2 Digital channel 807
Everfast Fiber: Channel 2 Digital channel 632
Dish Network: Channel 38 Digital channel 38
DirecTV: Channel 38 Digital channel 38
AT&T U-Verse: Channel 38 Digital channel 1038
Midco: Channel 15 Digital channel 615
Optimum (St. Joseph, MO): Channel 17 Digital channel N/A
Over the air: Channel 38.1 Digital channel 38.1
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