The Philadelphia Union will host Charlotte FC on Saturday, October 17th in a Kids' Day match at Subaru Park, with kickoff set for 2:30PM ET. The game gives families a full day of matchday activities around the Boys in Blue's home meeting with Charlotte FC.
Saturday's schedule begins early. All Union parking lots will open at 9:30AM, followed by the Union Shop at 12PM and Subaru Plaza at 12:30PM. All gates will open at 1PM ET, giving fans time to get settled before kickoff against Charlotte FC.
What fans can expect on Kids' Day
Phang’s Playground will be open for matchday activities, adding to the youth-focused feel of the event. At halftime, the Punt, Kick, Throw Contest finalists will compete, and after the match the annual Post-Game Kick will take place. The day also includes a food drive benefiting the Chester community in recognition of Hunger Action Month.
The matchday setup fits with the Union's effort to make the event more than just a first-team home game. Families attending Charlotte FC in Chester will have multiple ways to take part, from the pregame schedule to the halftime contest and the postgame kick.
Stadium and community context
Subaru Park was officially declared zero-landfill status in 2021, and the stadium's waste diversion program remains part of the backdrop for matchday operations. That detail is especially relevant for an event built around family attendance and community participation.
The Kids' Day match also connects to the broader local focus of the day, with the food drive aimed at helping Chester. For supporters, the key details are simple: Charlotte FC visits on Saturday, October 17th, kickoff is set for 2:30PM ET, and the day's activities start several hours earlier.
