Ted Lasso Night: Monarchs To Rebrand As AFC Richmond Greyhounds June 28
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – “Baseball is life!” The Kansas City Monarchs and Hollywood Casino are teaming up for Ted Lasso Night at Legends Field on Saturday, June 28.
In honor of the smash hit Apple TV sitcom, the four-time league champion Monarchs will re-brand as the AFC Richmond Greyhounds for the game against the Gary SouthShore RailCats. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., so don’t “be a goldfish” and remember the date!
Tickets to Ted Lasso Night are on sale now by clicking here or by calling the Monarchs at 913-328-5618. Tickets start at $15 plus fees and parking is free!
Fans can compete in a Ted Lasso lookalike contest, with emphasis on mustache, of course. Fans are encouraged to “be curious, not judgmental” when seeing others’ costumes.
The Monarchs will also host a Ted Lasso trivia contest during the game, with special prizes available to winners. Whether you’ve got the knowledge of Trent Crimm or still figuring out the offsides rule, everyone has a chance to win!
Clips from the show will play all game long, making an environment that would make even Roy Kent smile!
After the game, fans can stick around for autographs from their favorite players as part of Signature Saturdays. After all, the Monarchs “don’t just settle for fine” when it comes to making their fans happy!
So grab a pint, remember to Believe, and be a part of a night more perfect than Ted’s homemade biscuit recipe. Get your tickets now!
The night extends the Monarchs’ partnership with Hollywood Casino. Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway is located minutes from Legends Field, featuring traditional reel and video slots, vide poker and all the best table games.
“We’re proud to be Ted Lasso’s hometown, and we can’t wait to celebrate this show with our great fans,” Monarchs owner Mark Brandmeyer said. “We’re thrilled to have Hollywood Casino as a partner, not just for this great night, but for their season-long support of Monarchs baseball.”
The Monarchs begin their 2025 season on May 9 at Legends Field in Kansas City Kansas. 10 players have signed on to the Monarchs’ 2025 roster, including five returners from last year’s squad. Check out the team’s full schedule here.
About the Kansas City Monarchs
The Kansas City Monarchs are a professional baseball team in the American Association, an MLB Partner League. 2025 will be their 22nd season at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2020, the team partnered with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and changed their name from the T-Bones to the Monarchs in honor of the legendary Negro League franchise that played from 1920 to 1965.
About Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
Welcome to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, where you’ll find over 1,500 thrilling slot machines, a live Poker Room, ESPN BET your new game day hangout, and a variety of Table Games including Blackjack, Double Deck Blackjack, Craps, Crapless Craps, Roulette, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Pai Gow Poker, High Card Flush and Three Card Poker. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of our restaurants, including Final Cut steakhouse, Marquee Café and Turn 2, which sports spectacular views of the Kansas Speedway. Must be 21 to enter Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, including restaurants. It is Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway’s policy that persons enrolled in self-exclusion programs in jurisdictions in which Penn Entertainment operates or who have been otherwise excluded from the participating property may not enter the facility. All games are owned and operated by The Kansas Lottery.
