RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Kickers announced their 2017 preseason schedule on Wednesday, which will be highlighted by the eighth annual Pro-Am Challenge featuring the University of Virginia on Saturday, March 4 at Ukrop Park, and a match against North Carolina FC on Wednesday, March 15 at City Stadium.

The Kickers will open their preseason camp with a closed-door scrimmage against the College of William & Mary on March 1 before taking on the Cavaliers the following weekend. Kickoff for the Pro-Am Challenge on March 4 is slated for 5 p.m. and the match will serve as the marquee game during the weekend’s prestigious Ultimate Cup, hosted jointly by the Richmond Kickers and Richmond Strikers.

Tickets are $10 and space is limited to just 500 seats. Limited space is also available for Red Army members in an exclusive on-field standing section. Richmond Kickers Season Ticket Holders are eligible for a private pre-sale before general admission tickets go on sale on Friday, January 13 at 9 a.m. at RichmondKickers.com.