Kansas City (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)

Kansas City (FIFA venue name: "Kansas City Stadium", i.e., GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium) will host six matches: four group‑stage games, one Round of 32, and a Quarter‑final on Sat, July 11, 2026.

Official dates & match numbers at Kansas City Stadium:

• Tue, June 16 — Match 19 (Group)
• Sat, June 20 — Match 34 (Group)
• Thu, June 25 — Match 58 (Group)
• Sat, June 27 — Match 69 (Group)
• Fri, July 3 — Match 87 (Round of 32)
• Sat, July 11 — Match 100 (Quarter‑final)

The KC 2026 Host Committee lists the same six dates on its official match page.

Kansas City Host Committee

Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO (opened 1972; FIFA capacity ~73,000). It holds the Guinness mark for loudest outdoor sports venue and has undergone seating‑bowl "surgery" to widen the pitch to FIFA specs—work the Chiefs say fans "won't even notice."

Clear‑bag policy (don't get stalled at security):

Allowed: 1 clear bag ≤ 12″×6″×12″, or 1‑gallon clear zip bag, plus a small clutch ≤ 4.5″×6.5″; medical exceptions after inspection.

Not allowed: backpacks/large purses & any non‑clear bags over the clutch size. (No on‑site bag check—when in doubt, go no‑bag for speed.)

1) KC2026 World Cup Bus System + Park‑and‑Ride (recommended)

The Host Committee's mobility plan centers on a dedicated bus network (≈200 buses leased) with park‑and‑ride sites across the metro feeding a stadium "bus mall". Expect highly limited—or no—general parking at Arrowhead; most spectators will ride official shuttles.

Detailed locations/timetables will publish closer to the tournament; plan to board from downtown/Union Station/Fan Festival or designated suburban lots.

2) KC Streetcar (to Fan Festival/Union Station area)

Great for city circulation: the Main Street extension opened Oct 24, 2025, creating a free, ~5.7–6‑mile spine from River Market ↔ Union Station ↔ UMKC/51st St, with stops near the National WWI Museum & Memorial (Fan Festival site).

Service typically runs every 10–18 minutes, with late‑night hours on weekends; a Riverfront link toward Berkley Riverfront/KC Current Stadium is slated for 2026.

Matchday flow: Streetcar or rideshare to the Fan Festival/Union Station area → official World Cup buses to Arrowhead (bus mall) → reverse after the match.

Kansas City's official FIFA Fan Festival™ will animate the south lawn of the National WWI Museum & Memorial, showcasing a 65‑ft "KC Heart" gateway, a 45×25‑ft main screen plus side screens, two stages, and capacity ~25,000. Admission is free (advance registration planned), and it will be open on all KC matchdays and U.S. matchdays (≈18+ days total).

The site was chosen for walkability/transit access—it sits by Union Station, RideKC buses, and the Streetcar.

MCI (Kansas City International) opened a new single terminal in 2023; for downtown, the RideKC 229 bus runs roughly hourly to the CBD in about 50–55 minutes; taxis/rideshare take ~25 minutes in light traffic.

See MCI's ground‑transport page for curb guidance, shuttles & parking.

Downtown/Crossroads/Power & Light: Walking distance to Streetcar stops, Union Station, and the Fan Festival. Perfect base for accessing official World Cup buses to Arrowhead.

Country Club Plaza: Upscale shopping and dining with Streetcar access to Union Station and the Fan Festival. Great for exploring the city's cultural scene.

Westport: Vibrant nightlife district with easy Streetcar connection to downtown and the festival area.

Base Downtown/Crossroads/Power & Light or Country Club Plaza. From Downtown/Plaza you have Streetcar access to Union Station/WWI Museum for the Fan Festival and tournament shuttles.

Matchdays: Arrive ~2 hours pre‑kick to clear shuttle queues and security; post‑match, drift back to the Fan Festival while the first crush clears.

Off‑days: Streetcar hop between Crossroads galleries, the Nelson‑Atkins/Kemper, Westport, and the Plaza—all now on the same zero‑fare line.

Heat plan: KC in late June–July can be warm/humid; the Fan Festival is adding shade, misting fans/tunnels. Pack sunscreen, refillable bottles (rules permitting), and a light rain shell.

Transit choice: Use official buses from park‑and‑ride or downtown/Fan Fest; strollers are simplest at the festival and streetcar; confirm shuttle stroller rules once posted.

Bags: Clear ≤12×6×12; clutch ≤4.5×6.5; medical exceptions—no bag check at Arrowhead. (Consider no‑bag entry for fastest gates.)

Family‑friendly activities: National WWI Museum & Memorial, Nelson‑Atkins Museum of Art, Science City at Union Station, and the free Streetcar for easy city exploration.

Tickets & hospitality

General admission tickets roll out in phases at FIFA.com/tickets; keep an eye on the Kansas City Host Committee channels for local updates and fan‑festival registration.

Match‑day transport recap

• Primary: KC2026 bus network + park‑and‑ride; expect little to no stadium parking for general spectators.
• Feeder: KC Streetcar (free) to Union Station/WWI Museum.

Airport → city

RideKC 229 bus (≈50–55 min, hourly) or rideshare/taxi (~25 min) from MCI to Downtown; see MCI "Getting To & From" for curb logistics.

The final 10 words on bags

Clear 12×6×12; clutch 4.5×6.5; medical OK; no bag check.

A) Singles — "Streetcar to the Heart" (4 days)

• Day 1: Land MCI → RideKC 229 or rideshare to Downtown; evening in Crossroads.
• Day 2 (Group match): Streetcar to Union Station/WWI Museum → Festival → World Cup shuttle to Arrowhead → return and celebrate on the lawn.
• Day 3: Museum day (Nelson‑Atkins/Kemper) + Plaza dining via Streetcar.
• Day 4: Brunch at River Market; head to MCI.

B) Families — "Short lines, long memories" (4 days)

• Day 1: Check in near Union Station/Plaza; preview Streetcar stops and festival entrance.
• Day 2 (Group match): No‑bag if possible; arrive 2 hours early for shuttles/security.
• Day 3: Fan Festival during a different match window (shade/misters help).
• Day 4: River Market/City Market breakfast; Streetcar back; airport transfer.

GEHA Field at Arrowhead (Kansas City Stadium):

June 16 (M19) · June 20 (M34) · June 25 (M58) · June 27 (M69) · July 3 (M87, R32) · July 11 (M100, Quarter‑final).