Where are World Cup matches in Kansas City?
Kansas City matches are played at Kansas City Stadium, the tournament name for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City hosts six matches, including a Round of 32 match and a quarterfinal.
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KANSAS CITY STADIUM — MATCHES
All six FIFA World Cup 26™ matches at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City Knockout Path
July 3
Round of 32
First knockout match hosted in KC.
July 11
Quarterfinal
Kansas City gets one of the tournament’s biggest nights.
July 19
Final
Follow the bracket all the way to the champion.
Exact kickoff times and matchups for knockout rounds are confirmed by FIFA closer to each date — ask the voice concierge for the latest.
GETTING AROUND KANSAS CITY
Free downtown streetcar, match-day shuttles, parking choices, and travel estimates to Kansas City Stadium.
🚊 KC Streetcar (RideKC) — Free
The streetcar runs free along Main Street from the River Market through downtown and the Power & Light District to Union Station, Crown Center, Midtown, and Country Club Plaza. It's the easiest way between downtown watch parties.
Live streetcar arrivals: use the official RideKC app at the stop. This guide lists the real stations on the line.
To Kansas City Stadium
Plan your match-day trip
Parking near Kansas City Stadium will be limited on match days. Compare driving and transit from where you're staying:
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Best way to Kansas City Stadium
Plan your stadium arrival before match day. Stadium-area parking is expected to be tight, walking to the venue is not recommended, and shuttles or park-and-ride will be the simplest choice for many fans.
Use Stadium Direct
ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct shuttles are planned from the FIFA Fan Festival site and park-and-ride locations on Kansas City match days.
Park-and-ride first
Look for match-day park-and-ride options including North Kansas City, Independence Center, Graceway, and the listed mall park-and-ride site. Check the day-of route before you leave.
Driving to the stadium
If you drive, buy parking ahead of time when available, arrive early, and expect I-70 and stadium exits to slow down before and after the match.
Rideshare pickup
Use posted rideshare zones and expect higher prices after the final whistle. Waiting 30-45 minutes nearby can make pickup easier.
Do not count on walking.
Use shuttles, transit, rideshare, or stadium parking.
Use shuttles, transit, rideshare, or stadium parking.
Build in a buffer.
Leave at least 60 extra minutes on match days.
Leave at least 60 extra minutes on match days.
Download tickets first.
Save mobile tickets before you reach the crowd.
Save mobile tickets before you reach the crowd.
🧭 Travel Tips for First-Timers
✈️ From KC Airport (MCI)
MCI is a brand-new single terminal ~20–25 min northwest of downtown. There's no train from the airport — use rideshare (Uber/Lyft), taxi, the 229 RideKC bus, rental car, or a hotel shuttle. Budget extra time on match days.
🚊 KC Streetcar (free)
Free, frequent (every ~10–15 min), and the best way to move between River Market, Power & Light, Union Station, Crown Center, and the Plaza. No ticket needed — just hop on. Great for bar-hopping between watch parties.
🅿️ Arrowhead Parking
Parking near Kansas City Stadium will be limited on match days. Buy ahead when available, carpool if you can, and consider park-and-ride or Stadium Direct shuttles.
🚌 Match-day shuttles
RideKC and ConnectKC26 are expected to run match-day service to the stadium from the Fan Festival and park-and-ride sites. Check the day’s route before heading out.
🚗 Rideshare & driving
Uber/Lyft have designated pickup/dropoff zones near the stadium — expect surge pricing and a walk after the final whistle. Driving? I-70 is the main artery and backs up post-match; leave 60+ min of buffer either way.
♿ Accessibility & tickets
Tickets are mobile — download them before you lose signal in the crowd, and screenshot as backup. ADA parking and accessible seating are available; the streetcar and new MCI terminal are fully accessible.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
First time in Kansas City? Everything you need so nothing catches you off guard.
☀️ Weather
June–July is hot and humid — highs 85–95°F with sudden afternoon thunderstorms. Hydrate constantly, wear sunscreen, and pack a light rain poncho. Evenings are warm.
🍖 Eat like a local
KC is BBQ royalty — burnt ends are the signature. Try the legends (Joe's, Arthur Bryant's, Gates, Q39) plus craft beer at Boulevard. Tip 18–20% at sit-down spots.
🏙️ Neighborhoods
Power & Light (nightlife), Crown Center & Union Station (family), Country Club Plaza (shopping/dining), 18th & Vine (historic jazz), River Market (food hall). The streetcar links most of them.
💵 Money & payments
Cards (and Apple/Google Pay) work nearly everywhere, but carry a little cash for tailgate vendors and tips. USD only. Sales tax is added at checkout, not shown on the sticker.
🛡️ Stay smart
KC is friendly and walkable in the core. Use normal big-city sense at night, keep valuables secure in crowds, and stick to lit, busy streets. Emergency number is 911.
📸 Don't miss
The WWI Museum & Memorial (and the Fan Festival), the Plaza's fountains and Spanish architecture, Union Station, and a Sporting KC or KC Current match if the schedule lines up.
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LIVE, VIDEO & NEWS
World Cup scores, Kansas City headlines, videos, radio, social posts, and the public Snap Map.
⚽ Live World Cup Scores
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Tournament Path
FIFA Knockout Bracket
Follow the road from group play to the July 19 final, with Kansas City hosting a Round of 32 and a Quarterfinal.
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📹 Live Cameras
Check real-time traffic and crowd movement before heading to the stadium or downtown watch parties.
Traffic cameras
Open KC Scout camera map
Turn on the Cameras layer for freeway views around Kansas City, I-70, I-435, downtown, and stadium routes.
Traffic dashboardSee freeway speeds and conditions
Useful before choosing rideshare, shuttle, or parking routes on match days.
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📻 KC Radio
Live sports & news streams from Kansas City stations.
👻 Snap Map
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World Cup Kansas City 2026: Matches, Parking, Fan Festival, Hotels and Soccer Bars
Use this Kansas City World Cup guide to plan FIFA World Cup 26 match days at Kansas City Stadium, including the schedule, parking and shuttle options, FIFA Fan Festival stops, hotels, soccer bars, BBQ, free Wi-Fi, gas stations, live scores, weather, traffic cameras and multilingual voice help.
How should fans get to Kansas City Stadium?
Plan parking before match day, compare shuttles and park-and-ride, check traffic cameras, and leave extra time for I-70 and stadium-area traffic before and after the match.
Where is the Kansas City FIFA Fan Festival?
The Kansas City FIFA Fan Festival is centered at the National WWI Museum and Memorial lawn, with match viewing, food, entertainment and skyline views close to downtown hotels and streetcar stops.
What can visitors find here?
Find Kansas City World Cup match dates, live scores, news, parking guidance, streetcar information, hotel areas, soccer bars, BBQ, weather, live traffic cameras, Snap Map activity and a multilingual voice guide.