Get ready for a thrilling MLS showdown on Saturday, June 29, 2025, when Sporting Kansas City host Real Salt Lake at Children’s Mercy Park. Kick-off in the United States is set for 7:30 p.m. CT, which translates to 02:30 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 01:30 BST in the UK. Fans worldwide can stream the game live on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV or listen locally on Sports Radio 810 WHB.
This fixture closes out Sporting KC’s three-game homestand, with tickets still available through SeatGeek.com. Adding spice to the encounter, Johnny Russell makes his first return to Kansas City since departing at the end of the 2024 season, promising an emotional backdrop to what should be a fiercely contested match.
How are both teams coming into this?
Sporting Kansas City arrive buoyed by a strong run at home under coach K. Zavagnin, whose side have taken full advantage of Children’s Mercy Park’s familiar turf. The team’s backline has been especially resilient in recent weeks, and their attacking unit looks sharp, creating plenty of chances against opponents.
Real Salt Lake have been more inconsistent on the road, but their April acquisition, Johnny Russell, has injected fresh energy into the squad. RSL will be eager to prove they can compete away from home, and the Scotsman’s emotional return could galvanize the visitors and produce an inspired display.
Our forecast
Expect a tight, end-to-end contest as Sporting Kansas City seek to leverage home advantage and maintain momentum in the Western Conference standings. The hosts’ familiarity with the pitch and growing confidence should give them a slight edge in controlling possession and creating clear-cut opportunities.
Real Salt Lake will frustrate at times with their counter-attacks, particularly through Russell, but ultimately we see Sporting KC edging a close encounter. A 2-1 home victory feels like the most likely outcome, though a draw would not be a surprise if RSL rise to the occasion.
