USA · FIFA World Cup 2026
Kansas City Travel Guide
Six matches at Arrowhead Stadium — BBQ capital of the tournament
🏟️ 1 host venue⚽ 6 matches✈️ 1 nearest airport
Host venue
About Kansas City
Kansas City hosts six World Cup fixtures at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs. It is one of the loudest outdoor stadiums in world sport — the NFL record for crowd noise is held here.
KC straddles the Missouri/Kansas state line. The stadium sits in Missouri; downtown Kansas City, MO is the traditional base, though the Kansas side has grown its hotel and dining scene.
Every World Cup match in Kansas City
| # | Date | Kickoff | Match | Round | Venue | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tue, 16 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Argentina vs Algeria | Group J | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Compare → |
| 35 | Sat, 20 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Group E | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Compare → |
| 57 | Thu, 25 Jun 2026 | 18:00 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Group F | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Compare → |
| 71 | Sat, 27 Jun 2026 | 21:00 | Algeria vs Austria | Group J | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Compare → |
| 87 | Fri, 3 Jul 2026 | 20:30 | Round of 32 Match 15 | R32 | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Compare → |
| 100 | Sat, 11 Jul 2026 | 20:00 | Quarter-Final 4 | QF | Arrowhead StadiumKansas City | Compare → |
🏘️ Where to stay
- • Downtown KC (Power & Light District) — nightlife hub, 20 min to Arrowhead.
- • Crossroads Arts District — gallery walks, trendier bars, 15 min.
- • Westport — historic bar and live-music district.
- • Overland Park (KS side) — suburbs with chain hotels, 25 min.
🚆 Getting around
- • KC has limited transit — RideKC Express bus to Arrowhead on gamedays is the best non-car option.
- • Streetcar connects downtown hotels to Crown Center (free!).
- • MCI airport to downtown: 25 min by Uber, or RideKC bus.
- • Rent a car if you plan to explore beyond Downtown — KC is highway-dependent.
🍽️ What to eat
- • BBQ — Joe's KC, Arthur Bryant's, Q39. The BBQ capital of the USA.
- • Stockyard steaks — The Golden Ox has been running since 1949.
- • Arrowhead has top-tier stadium BBQ — look for the brisket specials.
🛡️ Safety & matchday tips
- • Downtown and the Westport/Crossroads bars are safe and lively on matchday.
- • Arrowhead crowd noise can genuinely damage hearing — consider earplugs for extended exposure.
- • Summer temperatures often 30°C+ with humidity; Arrowhead is open-air.
🎉 Fan zones & atmosphere
- • Power & Light District — outdoor bar plaza with giant screen.
- • Union Station — historic rail terminus hosting Fan Festival events.
✈️ Nearest airports
- MCIKansas City International
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