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Kansas City

BBQ capital and one of the loudest NFL stadiums on Earth — a sleeper hit of 2026.

76,416 · seats · Arrowhead Stadium
5 · Matches at this venue
MCI · airport
  • 2.2 M (metro)Population
  • USD 110–190 mid-range — best value of all host citiesBudget
  • 20–30 °C · warm, occasional stormsWeather
  • 5Matches at this venue
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World Cup atmosphere

Kansas City transforms into a continent-wide stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fan zones spring up across the city: Power & Light District · Country Club Plaza · KC Live!. Public viewings, supporter parades and unofficial street parties run from morning through to last-call across 4 core neighbourhoods.

Recommended neighborhoods

  • Power & Light District
  • Crossroads Arts
  • Westport
  • Country Club Plaza

Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium · 76,416 seats — Stadium guide →

Matches at this venue

Group stage · Jun 12
Canada vs Group B · #3
Group stage · Jun 15
Group E · #1 vs Group E · #2
Group stage · Jun 19
Group G · #1 vs Group G · #4
Group stage · Jun 22
Group J · #1 vs Group J · #3
Round of 32 · Jul 1
R32 13A vs R32 13B

Hotels nearby

Best base zones: Power & Light District, Crossroads Arts, Westport. Match-day hotels around Kansas City fill 6+ months out — book early.

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Food & activities

  • Joe's KC Bar-B-Que
  • Q39
  • Arthur Bryant's
  • Stroud's fried chicken

Activities

Hidden gems:

  • Nelson-Atkins shuttlecocks
  • KC Streetcar free loop
  • Steamboat Arabia Museum

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Safety & transport

Safety & transport: Very safe in tourist zones.

Transport & access: KC Streetcar (free) covers downtown; rideshare to Arrowhead.

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Kansas City

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FAQ

FAQ

What stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Kansas City?

Arrowhead Stadium (76,416 seats) hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Kansas City.

Which neighborhood should I stay in?

Top picks: Power & Light District, Crossroads Arts, Westport, Country Club Plaza.

What is the budget per day?

USD 110–190 mid-range — best value of all host cities

How safe is Kansas City?

Very safe in tourist zones.

What is the public transit like?

KC Streetcar (free) covers downtown; rideshare to Arrowhead.

What is the airport code?

MCI

What's a good day trip from Kansas City?

Lake of the Ozarks or Lawrence (Kansas) overnight.

What's the weather during the tournament?

20–30 °C · warm, occasional storms

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