Match day for Cavalry FC is a one-of-a-kind sports experience with home matches taking place at the world renowned Spruce Meadows. Calgary's Canadian Premier League team kicked off in 2019 and has created a truly unique match day experience whether you are cheering for the home team or the visiting club.
Here's everything you need to know about match day with Cavalry FC.
The Cavalry FC play at ATCO Field at Spruce Meadows.
Make no mistake, when ATCO Field is focused on soccer and is packed with fans singing and chanting, it feels like there’s no other sport that could possibly be played there. It’s purpose-built for soccer with all the modern amenities fans have come to expect. Don’t be surprised to see a few horses walking around once you get to the stadium.
Short answer: Yes
The longer answer is still yes, but it’s worth noting that there’s a lot more going on at the matches than just a soccer ball getting kicked around. Gates to the facility open up 90 minutes before matches, and the time leading up to kickoff are sort of like a big tailgate party, but basically in a park and not a parking lot.
For families, the facility has a ton of soccer balls and nets set up so that kids can emulate their heroes on the pitch and get a little practice in themselves. For adults, you can find some of the best deals on beer in the city as well as live music and entertainment at every single match. This is a family-friendly party, and the club’s official supporters come armed with songs and chants to get everyone in the stadium in the mood for a good time.
Spruce Meadows is on the southern end of the city, but there are a lot – and we mean a lot – of ways to get out to watch a match even without a car. The easiest is probably to take Calgary Transit, and Cavalry FC has set up free shuttle buses to ATCO Field from Somerset-Bridlewood Station that start 90 minutes before every match.
There are also bars around town offering drink-and-bus specials. The Pub Bus Service will take you from the Rose and Crown and Kildares Ale House in Silverado to Spruce Meadows for home matches. Check with your preferred pub if they are offering the service.
Taxis from the southern end of the LRT line are an inexpensive option, too.
The Cavalry FC plays in the Canadian Premier League.
For a long time, there have been whispers that Western Canada is one of the last untapped markets for soccer talent, and Cavalry FC is out to prove it. The Cavalry FC roster is heavy on local talent, with a number of Calgarians on the roster. There are also players that have played professionally in Germany, England, France and Major League Soccer (MLS), and a number of young prospects who could find themselves competing at the highest levels of European soccer soon, too. These guys are for real and Cavalry FC are tapped to be a contender for the Canadian Premier League title from day one.
Visit the Cavalry FC website for the latest available tickets and season ticket info. The team schedule has a minimum of 28 matches throughout their CPL season, with a minimum of 14 at home matches.
