EVENTS
THE ANNUAL KICKS FOR A CURE WEEKEND
April 17-18, 2026
The annual event is “kicked off” with an auction and program on Friday night at Let It Fly Sports Bar in downtown Omaha. Saturday, come watch exciting local high school and college soccer matches that are held at Creighton’s Morrison Stadium.
The Kicks for a Cure weekend honors Liz Karnes and her love of soccer. Traditionally Saturday’s soccer games (featuring local teams) offer an opportunity for families to cheer on the athletes and spread awareness for a great and important cause.
Funds from the auction and event go directly to cancer research at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Lynch Cancer Research Center at Creighton University in Omaha. In 2025, the event raised almost $400,000! Past events total an impressive $5,100,000.
2026 ANNUAL EVENT
The annual KFAC auction and event was a success in 2025! Our 2026 event information will be listed here at
a later date!
WHEN AND WHERE:
Auction and Program
April 17, 2026
Let It Fly Sports Bar
6-9pm
Local High School and College Games
April 18, 2026
EVENT CHAIRS:
TBD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:
Melissa Regan
2026 SOCCER EXHIBITION DAY
Games will be played on Saturday, April 18.
These exhibition games are open to the public!
2025 GAME SCHEDULE
TBD
GALLERY
OTHER EVENTS
2025 KICKS FOR A CURE FALL TAILGATE
September 10, 2025
Kicks for a Cure is hosting a tailgate fundraiser during the Creighton and UNO men’s and women’s back-to-back soccer matches to determine city bragging rights! Games will be played at UNO’s Caniglia Field.
Check back for information about how you can support!
2025 KFAC YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT
The 2025 KFAC Youth Soccer Tournament will be held the weekend of April 18! For any questions regarding the tournament please contact clevy@nebraskaleagues.com.
KICKS FOR A CURE BAGS AND BEER
Fall 2019 Bags and Beers Tournament at Pint Nine Brewery
