Ballard FC have announced key details for the 2024 season including the full roster, home game details, and more in advance of our championship-defending season. Season tickets and single-game tickets are available at www.goballardfc.com/tickets and the club has announced they have already sold over 1,200 season tickets. The team will host eight matches at Seattle’s historic Memorial Stadium, including seven regular season matches starting with their home opener against league newcomers Midlakes United FC from Bellevue on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:00pm. Before that, Ballard FC will hit the road to open the season in Tacoma against newcomers Tacoma Stars on May 19th.
In our second season, Ballard FC won the USL2 National Championship and qualified for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup, in which we narrowly lost their first round match on March 20th to USL1 side, Spokane Velocity FC.
Three new Washington teams have joined the Northwest Division of USL2, sure to intrigue fans with new local rivalries. The new teams are West Seattle Junction FC, Midlakes United FC, and Tacoma Stars, and they all feature early in the home schedule.
“We couldn’t be more excited for this upcoming season”, said Ballard FC Co-Founder and President, Sam Zisette. “With over 1,200 season ticket holders, 16 players returning from last season, and a new and exciting coaching staff, there is a significant level of buzz around our championship-defending season. We’re also thrilled about the opportunity to be one of the last groups to play at historic Memorial Stadium before it changes forever. Our roster is looking strong and we’re confident we have another championship-caliber program.”
Ticketing Information
Season Tickets:
- $99 per ticket for all eight home matches with first rights to purchase tickets to 2024 playoff games in the event Ballard FC host a playoff match
- Season ticket perks available at www.goballardfc.com/season-ticket-holder-benefits/
Single Game Tickets:
- $15 for seated general admission
- $40 for field-level VIP seating (new to 2024 season)
Children ages five and under have free admittance to all matches.
“We are very excited about our game day experience we have planned this season”, said Ballard FC Vice President, Camden Francis. “We have been working extremely hard to ensure that our home matches are a memorable experience with great food and beverage options, kids activities, halftime entertainment, and much more. We’ve got some special surprises in store for the May 24th home opener as well…”
On match days, gates at Memorial Stadium will open 90 minutes before kick-off. Plentiful food options, an external Reuben’s Brews beer garden on Seattle Center campus, kids activities and music will greet fans as they enter the gates.
New this year, Ballard FC are offering a shuttle from Reuben’s Brews Taproom in Ballard to Memorial Stadium and back for each home match! Tickets are just $8.50 for the round trip shuttle. Full details and tickets for the shuttle as well as more match day information can be found at www.goballardfc.com/match-day.
The full 2024 roster was announced recently and features 16 returners from the 2023 championship season. This type of continuity is rare in USL2 and is a testament to the quality of the Ballard FC program. New Head Coach James Riley has been preparing the team in preseason. When asked about the importance of these returners Riley lauded praise upon them, “their experience and understanding of our team’s dynamics are invaluable. Their leadership on and off the field helps foster a winning culture.”
Fans can see the full Ballard FC schedule at www.goballardfc.com/schedule and can get tickets now to see the team live in action at Memorial Stadium.
2024 Ballard FC Home Match Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Match Time | Location |
| Midlakes United | Friday May 24th | 7:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| West Seattle Junction FC | Saturday June 1st | 7:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| Chivas U23 (International Friendly) | Tuesday June 4th | 7:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| Tacoma Stars | Saturday June 8th | 7:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| FC Olympia | Sunday June 23rd | 5:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| Capital FC | Sunday June 30th | 6:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| Lane United | Saturday July 6th | 3:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
| United PDX | Friday July 12th | 7:00 PM | Memorial Stadium |
