Peoria City, Bradley Co-Host Jamboree Style Event Sunday Afternoon

(APRIL 17, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – Peoria City will tease the start of its fifth season of USL League Two soccer when the Flying Carp co-host the second annual Shea Classic with the Bradley University men’s soccer team Sunday afternoon at Shea Stadium.

The Shea Classic will be the first of six exhibition events in Peoria City’s 2026 CEFCU Friendlies Series and will feature a jamboree-style format that also will include the Illinois Central College men’s soccer team. While Bradley and ICC both will feature their spring rosters, Peoria City’s squad will include fully-rostered players Tommy Barrell,Jose Gomez, Kevin Mejias, Josh Reddy teamed with a number of players participating in a trial with the club.

Sunday’s Shea Classic will be a free admission event with the track parking area opening at 10:00 am and the rotation of games starting at 1 o’clock. Food truck vendors Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee and That Bald Guy BBQ will be on site and Peoria City will conduct a clearance sale of merchandise with all items available at a 50 percent discount. Fans also may purchase 2026 season tickets, reserved season tailgate parking spaces and single-game tickets for the upcoming Peoria City season.

Peoria City is preparing for its fifth season bringing family-friendly entertainment from the nation’s premier pre-professional soccer league to Central Illinois. Building rosters made up of a combination of local, college and international talent from all levels across the globe, Peoria City has qualified for the USL League Two Playoffs in three of its first four seasons, including a historic run to host of the national final in 2024.

Following Sunday’s Shea Classic, Peoria City will continue its CEFCU Friendlies Series Saturday, May 2 by hosting the Northwestern University Men’s Soccer team in a 6:00 pm contest at Shea Stadium, a tune-up before opening the League Two season May 9 at FC Ambush. The Flying Carp also will host Sueño FC May 12 (6:00 pm), BOHFS St. Louis May 16 (7:30 pm) and River Light FC May 19 (6:00 pm) in CEFCU Friendlies before hosting perennial League Two power and rival Des Moines Menace in their regular-season home opener May 23 (7:30 pm), all at Shea Stadium.

Peoria City season and single-game tickets, as well as School of Carp Kids Club and Booster Club memberships, are available by visiting PeoriaCitySoccer.com.

Joey Olson COUNTRY Financial Again Sponsors Peoria City Ball Chasers

(APRIL 10, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – For the second consecutive season, Peoria City invites young fans 10 years of age and older to participate in the game operations at Shea Stadium as Joey Olson COUNTRY Financial once again sponsors the ball chasers program.

Parents are invited to visit the “Ball Chasers” link within the About menu at PeoriaCitySoccer.com to sign up their children, ages 10+, for the Joey Olson COUNTRY Financial Ball Chasers program. These are working positions tasked with assisting the Peoria City and opposing players with returning the game ball to action when knocked out of bounds. 

When completing the registration form, please select the game(s) the child is available to work during the 2026 Peoria City season. Peoria City staff will identify 6-10 ball chasers to work each game, based on the number of submissions, and then confirm each game’s assignment via email with the registered parent/guardian.

Ball chasers are asked to report to the Joey Olson – COUNTRY Financial table next to the merchandise stand 45 minutes prior to the game’s scheduled start time. Each ball chaser will receive a t-shirt to wear during the game and will be escorted to the field with the group. The ball chasers will have a group photo taken each game and will participate in the “International Walk Out” with the players, before moving to their assigned section of the field for the game.

In addition to complimentary admission for the ball chaser, one parent/guardian for each chaser also will be provided complimentary general admission for the game(s) in which the child is working.

Peoria City is scheduled to play 12 games at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium this spring and summer, beginning with the April 19 Shea Classic (1 pm), a free admission event in a jamboree style format featuring a handful of committed Peoria City players with a number of trialists competing with Bradley, Illinois Central College and players from 2025 NJCAA Division 1 national champion Indian Hills Community College.

Fans Can Bundle Their Peoria City Game-Day Experience at Discounted Rate

(APRIL 9, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – In partnership with the Jeff Burtis State Farm agency, fans have the opportunity to bundle their Peoria City game-day experience into one discounted offer throughout the 2026 season at Shea Stadium.

The Jeff Burtis State Farm Bundle includes one reserved parking space in the Crusens Tailgate Zone and a minimum of four general admission game tickets, as well as one non-alcoholic concessions item, one Discover Peoria Play Zone activity ticket and one entry into the Halftime Tennis Ball Toss for each game ticket purchased (up to seven). Available only as an advanced online purchase through PeoriaCitySoccer.com, the Jeff Burtis State Farm Bundle begins at $36 for the minimum four tickets, a savings of $13 compared to purchasing each of the included items individually. Up to three additional general admission tickets may be purchased in the bundle for $9 each.

Fans who have purchased the Jeff Burtis State Farm Bundle will present their ticket upon arrival and will be directed to the reserved parking area within the Crusens Tailgate Zone beginning three hours prior to the game’s scheduled start time. They may then present their ticket at the Discover Peoria Play Zone just outside the stadium entry gates to receive their complimentary activity tickets, tennis balls and concessions vouchers. Entry into the stadium will begin one hour prior to kick off and Bundle purchasers will enter through a designated entry (Gate 2).

The Jeff Burtis State Farm Bundle is available for all 11 ticketed events on the Peoria City home schedule, beginning with the May 2 exhibition versus Northwestern in the CEFCU Friendlies Series (the April 19 Shea Classic is a free admission event).

About Jeff Burtis State Farm

Jeff Burtis State Farm has proudly served the Peoria, Illinois community for more than 27 years, building lasting relationships rooted in trust, service and genuine commitment to helping others. As a local agency, Jeff and his team take a personal approach – getting to know each customer, understanding their goals and providing guidance that goes beyond just insurance. They offer a full range of services, including auto, home, live and health insurance, as well as business and financial services, helping individuals, families and business owners protect what matters most and plan for the future with confidence. Deeply invested in the community, Jeff Burtis State Farm is proud to support local schools, organizations and events, and to give back to the neighbors they’ve served for decades.

Game Day Fan Travel Provides Worldwide Lodging Discounts

(APRIL 7, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – Peoria City is proud to partner with Game Day Fan Travel to provide fans of the Flying Carp the benefits of receiving discounted lodging accommodations around the world while simultaneously supporting the club.

The Peoria City Fan Travel site is a new way for the team’s supporters to show their pride – no matter where the road takes them. Whether traveling to cheer on Peoria City, visiting the River City or planning a getaway of their own, fans will unlock exclusive hotel rates averaging 17% below market at more than 440,000 locations worldwide. Even better, every booking directly supports Peoria City, helping fuel the growth, opportunities, and matchday experiences that make the pre-professional soccer club special. It’s travel with purpose—save money, stay connected to the club, and support Peoria City with every trip.

Be sure to bookmark the Peoria City Fan Travel site to save on your next hotel booking and support Peoria City all at once.

All Advance Ticket Purchases Will Be Managed Digitally

(APRIL 2, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – As Peoria City prepares for its fifth season of exciting pre-professional soccer in 2026, the USL League Two club has partnered with vivenu, a leading technology provider in global event ticketing, to modernize and simplify the ticket purchasing and redemption process for Flying Carp fans and supporters.

In addition to Peoria City’s newly-refreshed website, the club has worked with vivenu to develop a new ticketing website and purchase flow accessible by visiting https://peoriacitysoccer.com/tickets/. Single game and season tickets will be delivered via email with mobile tickets available for transfer, download into digital wallets or for printing.

About vivenu

vivenu is the technology leader in global event ticketing, offering a flexible and advanced ticketing platform tailored to organizers’ brands, sales and unique business needs. Leading organizers make the most of their ticketing with vivenu’s full-service support and a platform designed for customization, reliability and connectivity. Its white-label platform gives organizers worldwide full control over their ticketing experience and customer data, turning ticketing into a key business asset. With offices in Europe and North America, vivenu supports 800+ premier event enterprises in 40+ countries and is trusted by notable brands like the Grammy Awards, HYROX, Stanford Athletics, The Special Olympics and many more. For more information, please visit vivenu.com, or send a press inquiry to media@vivenu.com.

New Customers 

Please use the instructions below to set up your account

Set Up Your New Account 

• Navigate to the Peoria City Tickets page by clicking the “Tickets” menu at PeoriaCitySoccer.com.
• Click the “Peoria City vivenu Tickets Portal” button in the Ticket Information paragraph.
• Once on the ticketing site, click the “Sign In” button at the top right corner.
• From the “Sign In” prompt, select “Register For Free” and complete all required fields.
• Check your email inbox for an account verification email and follow the instructions provided in that email to complete the process.
• Select the category you wish to purchase (scroll down to see individual game events)

Access Tickets/View Mobile Wallet 

• Navigate to the Peoria City Tickets page by clicking the “Tickets” menu at PeoriaCitySoccer.com.
• Click the “Peoria City vivenu Tickets Portal” button in the Ticket Information paragraph.
• Sign in to your ticket account.
• Click your name in the top right corner and select “Orders.”
• From here, you can see the upcoming events by scrolling up and down.
• Select the event you would like to manage.
• Choose “Add to Wallet (Apple or Google) on the ticket(s) you want to store.
• All mobile tickets will have bar codes that will be scanned upon entry.

Fans are encouraged to download their mobile tickets as soon as possible after completing their purchase and before arriving at the event. Tickets stored in your mobile wallet will automatically update when game times are set, can be easily opened from your device’s home screen on the day of the event, and do not require Wi-Fi or cellular service to be accessed. Screenshots will not be accepted for entry. 

Ticket Transfers 

No longer able to attend an event? All new! Transfer your ticket to a friend or colleague so they can enjoy a Peoria City event! 

• Navigate to the Peoria City Tickets page by clicking the “Tickets” menu at PeoriaCitySoccer.com.
• Click the “Peoria City vivenu Tickets Portal” button in the Ticket Information paragraph.
• Sign in to your ticket account.
• Click your name in the top right corner and select “Orders.”
• From here, you can see the upcoming events by scrolling up and down.
• Select the event you would like to manage.
• Select “Transfer” on the event you would like to transfer.
• Enter the email address of the person to whom you would like to transfer the ticket(s).
• Tap “Submit” to initiate the transfer.

Once your transfer has been sent, the recipient will receive an email with a link to accept the transfer. They will not be required to create an account. You may cancel the transfer at any time until it is accepted.

Game Day Ticket Sales

While purchasing tickets online in advance is the best way to ensure your ticket for a Peoria City game, club staff will continue to sell tickets on game days at the Shea Stadium entry gates with several options available:

Community End Zone (standing room only, restricted to the north end zone)

The first 50 guests seeking access to the Community End Zone on the Nebraska Avenue end of the game field at Shea Stadium will receive free admission. Additional tickets for this standing-room-only section will be available for $5. These tickets may be claimed only when gates open one hour prior to kickoff at Gate 4, located at the northeast corner of Shea Stadium adjacent to the light tower with the cellular phone equipment attached, and access will be granted only to the end zone. A satellite concessions/merch table and portable restrooms will be available.

General Admission – $8

Provides access to the main Shea Stadium grandstand, as well as the south (I-74 end) end zone with The 309 supporters group. General admission tickets may be purchased at Gate 2 beneath the covered entrance into Shea Stadium beginning one hour to the scheduled game time. Several group ticket options and experiences are available by emailing the club at peoriacitysoccer@gmail.com.

Field Side Grandstand – $15

Provides access to lawn chair seating on the field directly in front of the main grand stand. A satellite concessions table will be available. Field Side Grandstand tickets may be purchased at Gate 2 beneath the covered entrance into Shea Stadium beginning one hour to the scheduled game time.

Tailgate Parking – $5

Entry into the Crusens Tailgate Zone, the grass infield adjacent to Shea Stadium, will be available for $5 per vehicle. Reservations may be purchased online up to 3.5 hours prior to the game’s scheduled start time at which time online sales will close. Any remaining spaces will be sold upon arrival beginning 3 hours prior to the game’s scheduled kickoff time while spaces remain.

USL League Two Team to Host 11 Ticketed Events at Shea Stadium

(MARCH 30, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – With its full slate of USL League Two regular-season games and exhibition events in the CEFCU Friendlies Series announced, Peoria City single-game tickets now are on sale by visiting the “Tickets” or “Schedule” menus on the club’s official website PeoriaCitySoccer.com.

Single-game tickets may be purchased online in advance with several options available:

• General Admission – $8
• Shea Brigade Endzone with The 309 Supporters Group – $8
• Field Side Grand Stand – $15
• Crusens Tailgate Zone Parking – $5

In addition to individual single-game tickets, several discounted group options are available for advance purchase online:

• Family & Friends 4-Pack (min 4 GA tickets) – $6.25/ticket (21.8 percent discount per ticket)
• 21-50 General Admission Tickets – $6/ticket (25 percent discount per ticket)
• 51-100 General Admission Tickets – $5/ticket (37.5 percent discount per ticket)
• 100+ General Admission Tickets – $4/ticket (50 percent discount per ticket)

Additional group options are available by contacting the club via email at peoriacitysoccer.com:

City Council Chamber – $750

Enjoy a climate-controlled view of the game from the exclusive VIP Suite located in the southeast corner of the stadium. In addition to exclusive access to the “City Council Chamber,” which includes a kitchenette and private restroom, your group of up to 30 guests will receive four reserved tailgate spaces for the game. The “City Council Chamber” is perfect for an office party or neighborhood get together. Maximum one group per game, based on availability.

The Bluff – $300

Grass, hillside area between lower stands and the “City Council Chamber” VIP suite along the east sideline reserved exclusively for your group; up to 50 admission tickets; dedicated customer service representative to assist with concessions service; lawn chairs positioned at top and base of hill. Maximum one group per game, based on availability.

In-Stadium Tailgate – $200

Bring your tailgate party inside the stadium with up to 10 entries for a dedicated tailgate alley located in the north end zone at Shea Stadium. Bring all of your own tailgate fixings into the stadium and enjoy your tailgate party from the time the gates open one hour prior to kickoff all the way through the end of the game.

Birthday Patio – $130

Southeast corner patio in front of the “City Council Chamber VIP suite;” reserved exclusively for your group of up to 20; dedicated customer service representative to assist with concessions service; public address recognition during the game. Maximum one group per game, based on availability.

Pre-Game Team Walkout – $100

Up to 12 children may join the Peoria City or visiting team starting lineups (max two groups of 12 per game) for the pregame walk out to midfield and introduction of starters. Each group will have its picture taken with the Peoria City starting eleven and will be introduced as a group with the starters. Each of the walk-out participants will receive a complimentary, general admission game ticket. Additional participants may purchase discounted tickets for $6 each. Maximum two groups per game, based on availability.

Peoria City will play 12 home events during the 2026 season. Admission will not be charged for the April 19 Shea Classic, a jamboree style event co-hosted with Bradley University that will include a handful of committed Peoria City players with a group of trialists and players from Indian Hills Community College competing in mini games versus Bradley and Illinois Central College.

The remaining 11 games on the 2026 home schedule, beginning with the CEFCU Friendlies Series exhibition May 2 versus Northwestern, all will be included in Peoria City’s 2026 season-ticket packages.

Peoria City’s 2026 season tickets also are on sale now with several options available by clicking the “Tickets” or “Schedule” links online at PeoriaCitySoccer.com and each season-ticket option provides a significant discount compared to buying the same tickets individually for all 11 home games:

• General Admission and Shea Brigade End Zone – $64 – 27.3 percent savings
• GA and Shea Brigade End Zone Family and Friends 4-Pack – $56 each (min. 4 tickets) – 18.5 percent savings
• Field Side Grandstand – $120 – 27.3 percent savings
• Field Side Grandstand Family and Friends 4-Pack – $105 each (min. 4 tickets) – 36.4 percent savings
• Reserved Tailgate Parking – $40 – 27.3 percent savings

In addition to the cost savings, Peoria City season-ticket benefits include:

• Entry to all home regular-season and friendly matches for the 2026 season
• Invitation to a special Peoria City Season-Ticket Holder kickoff party prior to the start of the 2026 USL League Two season
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2026 USL League Two Playoff games in the event Peoria City hosts postseason games
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup games in the event Peoria City qualifies and hosts a game(s)
• Priority order to purchase season tickets for the 2027 Peoria City season

Single-game and season tickets will be delivered digitally through new ticketing partner, vivenu. In addition to managing digital tickets on a mobile device, fans also will have the ability to print a paper version of their ticket for presentation on game days.  Ticket purchases also may be made in person at The Yard Peoria by emailing peoriacitysoccer@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

Peoria City is preparing for its fifth season of competition in USL League Two, the nation’s top pre-professional men’s soccer league, with 158 clubs in 2026 stretching from coast-to-coast. The club has qualified for the League Two Playoffs in three of its first four seasons, including a run to the 2024 national championship game while serving as a tournament host through all five postseason rounds.

Home-and-Home Series vs BOHFS Final Additions to CEFCU Friendlies

(MARCH 27, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – Peoria City will play Midwest Premier League power BOHFS St. Louis in a home-and-home pairing of games this season, the final two additions to the CEFCU Friendlies Series.

With a Saturday night open following the start of the USL League Two season, Peoria City will fill the date by hosting BOHFS St. Louis for the fourth game in the CEFCU Friendlies Series Saturday, May 16. The exhibition event is set for a 7:30 pm kickoff with the Crusens Tailgate Zone opening at 4:30. The teams will meet for a second time Monday, June 15 (6:00 pm) at Sport 360 in St. Charles, MO.

After elevating to the Midwest Premier League last season, BOHFS earned a spot in the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and hosted USL League One professional team Union Omaha in the opening round last week.

With a commitment to provide its fan base a full season of family-friendly entertainment while providing its roster of players the maximum opportunity to showcase their talents, Peoria City is partnering with CEFCU to deliver a series of eight exhibition games to complement its 2026 USL League Two schedule this spring and summer.  The eight games in the CEFCU Friendlies Series will expand Peoria City’s 2026 schedule to 20 total games, including 12 home events. Peoria City’s complete 20-game schedule is available for viewing at peoriacitysoccer.com.

Peoria City’s 2026 season tickets are on sale now with several options available by clicking the “Tickets” link online at PeoriaCitySoccer.com:

• General Admission and Shea Brigade End Zone – $64
• GA and Shea Brigade End Zone Family and Friends 4-Pack – $56 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Field Side Grandstand – $120
• Field Side Grandstand Family and Friends 4-Pack – $105 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Reserved Tailgate Parking – $40

Peoria City season-ticket benefits include:

• Entry to all home regular-season and friendly matches for the 2026 season
• Invitation to a special Peoria City Season-Ticket Holder kickoff party prior to the start of the 2026 USL League Two season
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2026 USL League Two Playoff games in the event Peoria City hosts postseason games
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup games in the event Peoria City qualifies and hosts a game(s)
• Priority order to purchase season tickets for the 2027 Peoria City season

Season tickets will be delivered digitally through new ticketing partner, vivenu. In addition to managing digital tickets on a mobile device, fans also will have the ability to print a paper version of their ticket for presentation on game days.  Season-ticket purchases also may be made in person at The Yard Peoria by emailing peoriacitysoccer@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale Monday, March 30.

Peoria City is preparing for its fifth season of competition in USL League Two, the nation’s top pre-professional men’s soccer league, with 158 clubs in 2026 stretching from coast-to-coast. The club has qualified for the League Two Playoffs in three of its first four seasons, including a run to the 2024 national championship game while serving as a tournament host through all five postseason rounds.

Exhibition Against Ehtar Belleville FC Sixth in CEFCU Friendlies Series

(MARCH 26, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – Peoria City will host a 2025 division champion as the sixth event revealed in this season’s CEFCU Friendlies Series, according to a club announcement Thursday morning.

With a 10-day gap in between USL League Two regular-season games, Peoria City will host Ehtar Belleville FC Tuesday, June 9 at Shea Stadium. The exhibition against the 2025 Midwest Premier League Gateway East Division champion is slated for a 6:00 pm kickoff and the Crusens Tailgate Zone will open at 3 o’clock.

Committed to delivering its fan base a full season of family-friendly entertainment while providing its roster of players the maximum opportunity to showcase their talents, Peoria City is partnering with CEFCU to deliver a series of eight exhibition games to complement its 2026 USL League Two schedule this spring and summer. 

The eight games in the CEFCU Friendlies Series will expand Peoria City’s 2026 schedule to 20 total games, including 12 home events. In addition to the June 9 game versus Ehtar Belleville FC, Peoria City also has announced games against former League Two Heartland Division rivals Sueño FC May 12 and River Light FC May 19 and a pair of college exhibition events – the Shea Classic April 19 and a game versus Northwestern May 2 – as well as its first-ever game against a professional team July 4 at USL League One Forward Madison FC. All 12 home games are scheduled to be played at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium and will be included in 2026 season-ticket packages (the April 19 Shea Classic will be a free admission event for all fans). 

The final two games in the CEFCU Friendlies Series will be announced Friday.

Peoria City’s 2026 season tickets are on sale now with several options available by clicking the “Tickets” link online at PeoriaCitySoccer.com:

• General Admission and Shea Brigade End Zone – $64
• GA and Shea Brigade End Zone Family and Friends 4-Pack – $56 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Field Side Grandstand – $120
• Field Side Grandstand Family and Friends 4-Pack – $105 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Reserved Tailgate Parking – $40

Peoria City season-ticket benefits include:

• Entry to all home regular-season and friendly matches for the 2026 season
• Invitation to a special Peoria City Season-Ticket Holder kickoff party prior to the start of the 2026 USL League Two season
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2026 USL League Two Playoff games in the event Peoria City hosts postseason games
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup games in the event Peoria City qualifies and hosts a game(s)
• Priority order to purchase season tickets for the 2027 Peoria City season

Season tickets will be delivered digitally through new ticketing partner, vivenu. In addition to managing digital tickets on a mobile device, fans also will have the ability to print a paper version of their ticket for presentation on game days.  Season-ticket purchases also may be made in person at The Yard Peoria by emailing peoriacitysoccer@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale Monday, March 30.

Peoria City is preparing for its fifth season of competition in USL League Two, the nation’s top pre-professional men’s soccer league, with 158 clubs in 2026 stretching from coast-to-coast. The club has qualified for the League Two Playoffs in three of its first four seasons, including a run to the 2024 national championship game while serving as a tournament host through all five postseason rounds.

CEFCU Friendlies Series Includes Games Versus Sueño FC & River Light FC

(MARCH 25, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – Peoria City will face a pair of former USL League Two Heartland Division rivals in between regular-season competitions, the latest additions announced to the slate of exhibitions in the CEFCU Friendlies Series.

After opening its League Two regular-season schedule May 9 at FC Ambush, Peoria City will not play its second Great Plains Division game until hosting Des Moines Menace May 23. To fill the gap, the Flying Carp have added two games versus League Two Heartland Division members to the CEFCU Friendlies Series Tuesday, May 12 against Sueño FC and Tuesday, May 19 against River Light FC. Both games will kick off at 6:00 pm with the Crusens Tailgate Zone opening at 3 o’clock.

With a commitment to provide its fan base a full season of family-friendly entertainment while providing its roster of players the maximum opportunity to showcase their talents, Peoria City is partnering with CEFCU to deliver a series of eight exhibition games to complement its 2026 USL League Two schedule this spring and summer. 

The eight games in the CEFCU Friendlies Series will expand Peoria City’s 2026 schedule to 20 total games, including 12 home events. In addition to the games versus Sueño FC and River Light FC, Peoria City also has announced a pair of college exhibition events – the Shea Classic April 19 and a game versus Northwestern May 2 – as well as its first-ever game against a professional team July 4 at USL League One Forward Madison FC. All 12 home games are scheduled to be played at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium and will be included in 2026 season-ticket packages (the April 19 Shea Classic will be a free admission event for all fans). 

Peoria City’s 2026 season tickets are on sale now with several options available by clicking the “Tickets” link online at PeoriaCitySoccer.com:

• General Admission and Shea Brigade End Zone – $64
• GA and Shea Brigade End Zone Family and Friends 4-Pack – $56 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Field Side Grandstand – $120
• Field Side Grandstand Family and Friends 4-Pack – $105 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Reserved Tailgate Parking – $40

Peoria City season-ticket benefits include:

• Entry to all home regular-season and friendly matches for the 2026 season
• Invitation to a special Peoria City Season-Ticket Holder kickoff party prior to the start of the 2026 USL League Two season
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2026 USL League Two Playoff games in the event Peoria City hosts postseason games
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup games in the event Peoria City qualifies and hosts a game(s)
• Priority order to purchase season tickets for the 2027 Peoria City season

Season tickets will be delivered digitally through new ticketing partner, vivenu. In addition to managing digital tickets on a mobile device, fans also will have the ability to print a paper version of their ticket for presentation on game days.  Season-ticket purchases also may be made in person at The Yard Peoria by emailing peoriacitysoccer@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale Monday, March 30.

Peoria City is preparing for its fifth season of competition in USL League Two, the nation’s top pre-professional men’s soccer league, with 158 clubs in 2026 stretching from coast-to-coast. The club has qualified for the League Two Playoffs in three of its first four seasons, including a run to the 2024 national championship game while serving as a tournament host through all five postseason rounds.

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Peoria City to kick off season, CEFCU Friendlies Series with pair of college exhibitions

(MARCH 24, 2026 | PEORIA, IL) – For the second consecutive year, Peoria City will kick off its 2026 season with a pair of exhibition events versus collegiate competition, the latest events announced as part of the CEFCU Friendlies Series.

With a commitment to provide its fan base a full season of family-friendly entertainment while providing its roster of players the maximum opportunity to showcase their talents, Peoria City is partnering with CEFCU to deliver a series of eight exhibition games to complement its 2026 USL League Two schedule this spring and summer. The club announced Monday it will conclude the CEFCU Friendlies Series with a July 4 exhibition at USL League One professional club Forward Madison FC.

Peoria City’s 2026 season and CEFCU Friendlies Series will begin Sunday, April 19 when the Flying Carp partner with the Bradley University men’s soccer team to co-host the Shea Classic, a jamboree style event that will feature a handful of committed Peoria City players with several trialists, as well as the Bradley, Illinois Central College and Indian Hills Community College teams. Set for a 1:00 pm start at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium, the Shea Classic will be a free admission event.

Featuring a more complete roster of committed players, Peoria City will continue to trial prospective additions to the roster when the Flying Carp host Big Ten Conference foe Northwestern Saturday, May 2. The 6:00 pm exhibition will be the first in Peoria City’s 11-game season-ticket package. The Crusens Tailgate Zone will open three hours prior to the start time of both collegiate events.

The eight games in the CEFCU Friendlies Series will expand Peoria City’s 2026 schedule to 20 total games, including 12 home events. All 12 home games are scheduled to be played at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium and will be included in 2026 season-ticket packages (the April 19 game will be a free admission event for all fans). 

Peoria City’s 2026 season tickets are on sale now with several options available by clicking the “Tickets” link online at PeoriaCitySoccer.com:

• General Admission and Shea Brigade End Zone – $64
• GA and Shea Brigade End Zone Family and Friends 4-Pack – $56 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Field Side Grandstand – $120
• Field Side Grandstand Family and Friends 4-Pack – $105 each (min. 4 tickets)
• Reserved Tailgate Parking – $40

Peoria City season-ticket benefits include:

• Entry to all home regular-season and friendly matches for the 2026 season
• Invitation to a special Peoria City Season-Ticket Holder kickoff party prior to the start of the 2026 USL League Two season
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2026 USL League Two Playoff games in the event Peoria City hosts postseason games
• First opportunity to purchase tickets to 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup games in the event Peoria City qualifies and hosts a game(s)
• Priority order to purchase season tickets for the 2027 Peoria City season

Season tickets will be delivered digitally through new ticketing partner, vivenu. In addition to managing digital tickets on a mobile device, fans also will have the ability to print a paper version of their ticket for presentation on game days.  Season-ticket purchases also may be made in person at The Yard Peoria by emailing peoriacitysoccer@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Single-game tickets are expected to go on sale Monday, March 30.