Kansas City World Cup 2026 Guide – Hotels, Tickets & Travel Tips

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🎷 About the City

The BBQ capital of the world and birthplace of jazz, Kansas City punches way above its weight. Arrowhead Stadium - one of the loudest venues in all of sports - is ready to bring that legendary KC noise to the World Cup.

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Venue

Arrowhead Stadium

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Airport

MCI

Timezone

CT (UTC-5)

Population

508,090

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Matches

4 scheduled

🚶 Walkability

35 /100

Car-Dependent

🚇 Public Transit

25 /100

Limited Transit

🚌 Transit Options

KC Streetcar (free downtown) ↗ RideKC Bus ↗ Rideshare recommended ↗ Rental car advised ↗

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Best Time to Visit

June in KC is warm (82°F) with long sunny days - perfect for BBQ joints, rooftop bars, and stadium events.

Match Schedule

Group Stage TBD

Jun 16, 2026

16:00

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Group Stage TBD

Jun 21, 2026

20:00

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Group Stage TBD

Jun 27, 2026

16:00

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Round of 32

Jul 2, 2026

TBD

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Getting There

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Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is 18 miles from downtown. A direct airport bus (Route 129) runs to downtown. Arrowhead Stadium is southeast of downtown - rideshare or official game-day shuttles from the Power & Light District are the best options.

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Travel Tips for Kansas City

Arrowhead is one of the loudest stadiums on Earth - the World Cup atmosphere will be insane

Kansas City BBQ is legendary: hit Joe's KC, Q39, or Jack Stack Barbecue before matches

The Power & Light District is the epicenter of pre/post-game fan celebrations

KC straddles two states - Missouri side has most hotels, Kansas side has better BBQ spots

Where to Stay

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