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Austin FC's stadium is at 90% completion and should be ready for the team's inaugural season start in April.
As the team continues to prepare for the 2021 season, the team's President Andy Loughnane told KXAN on Wednesday that construction on the newly named Q2 Stadium should be finished by late March with the first home game hosted in June.
Although the stadium's completion is on schedule, some traffic signals around the stadium have yet to be installed. This falls into the Department of Transportation's hands, Loughane told KXAN.
Another uncertainty that impacts both the team and all of Major League Soccer is the ongoing pandemic. Q2 Stadium, which can hold 20,500 fans, likely won't be filled come early June, but it is unclear what capacity the stadium will allow.
Recently, Austin FC signed a deal with CW Austin, KXAN and KBVO, the three top Central Texas stations. Although some games will be televised nationally on ESPN, FOX and Univision, the deal with the Austin stations will ensure that anyone who owns a television in the area will have access to Austin FC games.
The MLS has announced that the 2021 season will start on April 3, but Austin FC has yet to announce its schedule.
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🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
