The must-see summer event for Kansas City football fans is back!

The 2^nd Annual Marquez Valdes-Scantling Charity Softball Game benefiting his Humble Beginnings Foundation will be held at Legends Field, home of the Kansas City Monarchs, on Thursday, June 6^th at 6:30pm. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 10am CST at MonarchsBaseball.com or MVSCharitySoftball.com. BUY TICKETS HERE.

Super Bowl LVII Champion, Marquez Valdes-Scantling (MVS) kicked off his Humble Beginnings Foundation with the 2023 charity softball game where he and over 50 of his Kansas City Chiefs teammates battled it out on the diamond for a good cause. The game featured a Homerun Derby won by Patrick Mahomes and a seven inning Chiefs offense vs. defense softball game with offense pulling out a win. MVS’s Humble Beginnings Foundation raised over $200,000 in year one donating a portion of the proceeds back to four Kansas City organizations he feels strongly about: KC Common Good, KC Mother’s in Charge, Cornerstones of Care and Community Linc. This year the event will be amplified with a pre-game tailgate in the parking lot. We are hopeful for a sellout crowd and even more impactful funds raised for the Greater Kansas City area.

MVS stated: “Growing up on the south side of St. Petersburg, FL, I saw children in economically disadvantaged areas and a large population of homeless individuals. Personally, I was fortunate enough to have a tremendous family who sacrificed everything to provide for me. My family instilled in me the importance of volunteering and giving back to my community. Kansas City has welcomed me with open arms and I am excited to continue making an impact here on and off the field and showing the fans who I really am.”

Ticket Information – On Sale Wednesday, November 15^th at 10am CST

Tickets for the softball game will start at $25 for bleacher seats and general admission, reserved seating at $50 and a limited number of VIP tickets are available for $150 for the best seats in the house that include a MVS autographed Kansas City Chiefs mini-helmet. There will be 50 available on-field meet & greets available for an additional $1,000 to your ticket where fans get to watch the homerun derby on-field and meet & greet with MVS and a select number of players. All tickets and parking passes can be purchased at MonarchsBaseball.com or in person at Legends Field Box Office, the add-on meet & greet can be purchased at MVSCharitySoftball.com.

If you are interested in suites, party deck or sponsorship donation opportunities, please contact Carley Sanfilippo at Team Lammi Sports Management at csanfilippo@team-lammi.com.

For more information on the 2^nd Annual Marquez Valdes-Scantling Charity Softball Game please visit www.mvscharitysoftball.com or follow us at @mvscharitysoftball on Instagram

The Humble Beginnings Foundation:

The Humble Beginnings Foundation was started in 2023 to help individuals in economically disadvantaged areas receive aid and resources to better themselves physically, mentally and emotionally. Our mission is to help children and adults achieve a sustainable and functional lifestyle.

Team Lammi:

TEAM LAMMI is… Talent, Events, Advertising, and Media. Founded in 2001 with the intent of providing all of their clients with uniquely tailored sports marketing programs, unparalleled events, and award-winning sports media programs with idea generation and event activation from Senior Management and leading teammates. More information can be found at: www.team-lammi.com

About MaxFun Live

MaxFun Live is a fan-focused Kansas City based producer of live sports and entertainment events. We are passionate about creating experiences that are entertaining, engaging and memorable. We are also the proud owners of the 2021 American Association Kansas City Monarchs Baseball Team. We manage Legend’s Field – a 5,600+ seat stadium (capacity up to 20,000 with the field) located in Kansas City, Kansas adjacent to Kansas Speedway and Children’s Mercy Park (home to Sporting Kansas City).

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — For the first time in 18 years, a league All-Star Game is coming to the home of the Monarchs

The Kansas City Monarchs will host the 2024 American Association All-Star Game at Legends Field on Tuesday, July 23, the club and league announced Monday.

The Monarchs, who won the 2023 American Association title this past September, will also host the American Association All-Star Monday Night, including the AAPB Home Run Derby and KC Celebrity Softball Game, on July 22.

“This is a great day for the Monarchs family both past and present, for Legends Field and, most importantly, for Kansas City, Kansas,” Monarchs owner Mark Brandmeyer said. “We are excited the American Association is bringing one of its signature events to our community and believe it will be among many legendary moments we are able to attract to this first-class facility.”

2024 will be the first time the Monarchs have hosted the American Association All-Star Game. It will be the first all-star game at Legends Field since the 2006 Northern League All-Star Game.

The annual American Association Hall of Fame Luncheon will take place on game day, July 23. The two All-Star teams will tour the the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum at historic 18th & Vine in Kansas City, Missouri before the luncheon.

“The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is thrilled that the 2024 American Association All-Star Game will be held in Kansas City,” said museum president Bob Kendrick. “We look forward to teaming with the Kansas City Monarchs to host this stellar event that will showcase the Association’s brightest stars while shining light on the rich heritage of our great game.”

In addition to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, Legends Field will host an American Association tryout camp, a premier baseball and softball clinic and other events to be announced.

“Kansas City, Kansas is an obvious and compelling choice to host this celebration of our game,” said AAPB commissioner Joshua Schaub. “Village West is noted as a sports and entertainment destination featuring a renovated Legends Field and a wide array of hospitality options. We thank the Monarchs, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and the Kansas City, Kansas visitors and tourism team for welcoming the American Association All-Star Game and associated fan-centered activities to this great community.”

Monarchs manager Joe Calfapietra will manage the West All Stars. Butch Hobson, who led the Chicago Dogs to the 2023 Wolff Cup Finals, will manage the East Division side.

“It’s a testament to our community, the Monarchs organization and Legends Field that Kansas City, Kansas has been selected to host the American Association All Star Game in 2024,” Calfapietra said. “We look forward to making this an unforgettable couple of days next summer.”

“We are proud that Kansas City, Kansas and Village West, will be showcased during the 2024 American Association All-Star Game,” said Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner. “With Legends Field hosting great events like the Wolff Cup Finals, amazing concerts like Tacos and Tequila and the upcoming Enchant Holiday Festival, our vision for a safe, family friendly, active entertainment and sports district is moving forward.”

Additional details regarding all aspects of the American Association All-Star game and events will be announced at a later date.