Introduction: Why is UNLV

Kansas Football returns to a
neutral site for a Big 12-Mountain
West showdown against UNLV.

However, the match will not
have a cup option this time and
will be considered a home game.

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The Jayhawks (1-1) travel to
Kansas City, Kan., on Friday
to take on the Rebels (2-0) in

their second game of the season
at Children’s Mercy Park while
Kansas City’s David Booth Memorial
undergoes renovations. Arena.

It was the first time since last year’s
Guaranteed Rate Tournament in

Phoenix that the Jayhawks defeated the Barbarians 49-36. Kansas is also trying to rebound from its surprising loss to Illinois in Week 2 that eliminated the Jayhawks from both the LBM National Coaches Poll and the AP Top 25 Poll.

That’s why Kansas State and UNLV will play at Children’s Kindness Park on Friday.

Kansas will take on UNLV at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Children’s Mercy Park is home to Kansas City’s MLS affiliate, Sporting Kansas City. Children’s Mercy Park seats 18,467 for football games, which is 28,533 less than the capacity of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas.

Why is Kansas playing UNLV at Children’s Kindness Park?

Neutral site games are increasingly being played during the nonconference portion of the college football season, but not on Friday when the Jayhawks and Rebels play at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City.

That’s because construction and renovations are underway in the Lawrence Gateway area and at David Booth Memorial Stadium in Kansas City. Kansas made the announcement in January after the 2023 season.

“It is exciting to see construction of the Gateway District and Kansas David Booth Memorial Stadium begin in earnest in Lawrence. This decision will allow construction to continue on schedule while improving the project budget and fan experience in 2024.”