St. Louis City SC's 2026 season kicks off Saturday with a 1:30 p.m. match against Charlotte at Energizer Park. The team's supporters are excited to see what the new season holds. Josh Wilson, a City SC supporter, said he's super excited to see the team walk out for the new season. A pregame block party begins at 10:30 a.m. with stadium gates opening at noon. Mark Mahaney, the general manager for Syberg's on Market Street, has staffed and ready for an energetic crowd on Saturday. The Pitch, a soccer-themed bar and restaurant at St. Louis Union Station, is also ready for opening day. Cameron Schoeffel, St. Louis Union Station's director of sales and marketing, said there's a lot of excitement around the team. And with the St. Louis Cardinals playing their first spring training game on Saturday, and the St. Louis Blues returning to the Enterprise Center on Thursday, it's a good time to be a sports fan in St. Louis. So fans like Jessica Erfling are looking forward to a busy weekend of sports. The team's legacy in St. Louis is incredible, and fans are eager to see what the new season brings. But for now, they're just excited to see the team take the field. The match against Charlotte is just the start of what promises to be an exciting season for St. Louis City SC's fans.