Kickoff for KC Current's match against Orlando Pride set for 6:28 p.m. after 'weather conditions' delay

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kickoff of Saturday's match between the KC Current and Orlando Pride at CPKC Stadium has been delayed to 6:28 p.m. due to "weather conditions."

The Current originally announced the delay on social media after the scheduled kickoff time of 3 p.m.

KSHB 41's Matt Foster said the on-field temperature has to be below 92.3° for the match to be played. Around kickoff time, the reading on the field was 94°, according to Foster.

Just after 3:25 p.m., downtown Kansas City, Missouri, had a heat index of 102°, according to KSHB 41 meteorologist Wes Peery.

Foster said just before 4 p.m. that the temperature reading on the field was 91°. Officials had to conduct one more wet bulb reading at 4:02 p.m. and if that temperature check was below 92.3°, then players could return to the field.

Kickoff was then set for 4:23 p.m., but the latest wet-bulb globe temperature put that time in jeopardy.

The Kansas City area is currently under a heat advisory until 7 p.m. Saturday.

Captain Lo LaBonta shared a message to the fans still at the stadium as the delay continued.

Fans with tickets to the match are allowed to re-enter CPKC Stadium.

Saturday's match will be available to watch through streaming on CBS Sports.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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