US Open Cup Draw: Sporting KC, St. Louis City SC Learn Opponents

Sporting to visit Colorado Springs, St. Louis City hosting Tulsa in Round of 32

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:54pm

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Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC have learned their matchups for the Round of 32 in the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Sporting KC will travel to face the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, while St. Louis City SC will host FC Tulsa at home.

Why it matters

The U.S. Open Cup is a prestigious knockout tournament that pits professional and amateur teams from across the United States against each other. As two of the top MLS clubs in the Midwest, Sporting KC and St. Louis City SC will look to make deep runs in the tournament and potentially win their first Open Cup titles.

The details

Sporting KC will visit the Colorado Springs Switchbacks of the USL Championship on April 14, while St. Louis City SC will host FC Tulsa, also of the USL Championship, on April 15. If Sporting KC wins, they will host the winner of the Colorado Rapids vs. Union Omaha match. If St. Louis City SC wins, they will travel to face either Detroit City or the Chicago Fire.

  • The Round of 32 matches will take place on April 14 and 15.
  • Sporting KC will play their match at 7 p.m. Central Time on April 14.
  • St. Louis City SC will host their match at 7 p.m. Central Time on April 15.

The players

Sporting Kansas City

An MLS club based in Kansas City, Kansas that has won four U.S. Open Cup titles.

St. Louis City SC

An MLS expansion team based in St. Louis, Missouri that is making its first appearance in the U.S. Open Cup.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks

A USL Championship club based in Colorado Springs, Colorado that advanced to the Round of 32 by defeating Spokane Velocity in penalties.

FC Tulsa

A USL Championship club based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that advanced to the Round of 32 by defeating San Antonio FC 1-0 after extra time.

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What they’re saying

“The U.S. Open Cup is always an exciting tournament, and we're looking forward to the challenge of facing Colorado Springs on the road.”

— Peter Vermes, Head Coach, Sporting Kansas City

“Hosting a U.S. Open Cup match at Energizer Park is a great opportunity for our fans to see the team in a high-stakes knockout competition.”

— Bradley Carnell, Head Coach, St. Louis City SC

What’s next

The winners of the Round of 32 matches on April 14 and 15 will advance to the Round of 16, which will be played on April 28 or 29.

The takeaway

The U.S. Open Cup draw has set up intriguing matchups for Sporting Kansas City and St. Louis City SC as they look to make deep runs in the prestigious national tournament and potentially capture their first Open Cup titles.