Sporting KC vs. Colorado Rapids on Apple TV – Free Trial Available

February 22, 2026 Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor Health

Sporting Kansas City will face the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, March 21, 2026, at Children’s Mercy Park, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Central Time. The match, designated as the club’s annual Kick Childhood Cancer theme night, will be available to MLS Season Pass subscribers on Apple TV.

The game presents a contrasting situation for both teams. Sporting Kansas City currently occupies the 13th position in the Western Conference with 24 points, trailing the playoff cutoff by nine points, according to information available as of August 30, 2025. Colorado, holding the 7th spot in the West with 26 points, is aiming to secure its position in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. The Rapids are only four points behind the teams in 5th place, making this a crucial match in their playoff push.

Fans can access the broadcast in English with Nate Bukaty and Lori Lindsey providing commentary, or in Spanish with Diego Pessolano and Daniel Chapela. A local radio broadcast will also be available through MLS Season Pass, featuring Blake Aerni and analyst Jon Kempin. Viewers with Apple TV+ subscriptions receive complimentary access to MLS Season Pass for the remainder of the season, while others can subscribe for $9.99. Sporting Kansas City Season Ticket Members also receive access to MLS Season Pass, along with up to six family members through Family Sharing.

The match will also be shown at watch parties hosted by Sporting Pub Network partners, including No Other Pub in Kansas City’s Power & Light District, with food and drink specials beginning at 5:30 p.m. A Coca-Cola Friends & Family Four Pack is available for purchase, including four tickets, four Coca-Cola products, and four hot dogs for $100.

Colorado is coming off a 3-0 road loss to the LA Galaxy, following consecutive wins against Minnesota and Atlanta. Rapids striker Rafael Navarro has been a key offensive player, contributing to 12 goals (9 goals, 3 assists) in his last 12 appearances. Colorado recently debuted three new players: Paxten Aaronson, Rafael Santos, and Daouda Amadou.

Sporting Kansas City has struggled recently, remaining winless in their last six MLS matches and earning only one point during that span. On August 24, 2025, Sporting Kansas City lost 5-2 to the Seattle Sounders FC, being outshot in the process.