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Kansas City Fan Travel Guide — June 2026 Tournament
Kansas City Stadium · USA
Stadium
- Stadium
- Kansas City Stadium (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium)
- Capacity
- 76,416
- Address
- 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129
- GPS
- 39.0489, -94.4839
- Matches hosted
- 6
The venue locally known as GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, operating as Kansas City Stadium during the tournament, holds the world record for loudest outdoor sporting event crowd noise (142.2 dB).
Match Schedule
| Date | Time (local) | Teams | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 3:00 PM CT | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-06-25 | 6:00 PM CT | Group stage | Group stage |
| 2026-07-03 | TBC | Round of 16 | Round of 16 |
| 2026-07-11 | TBC | Quarter-final | QUARTER-FINAL |
Getting to the Stadium
From the airport, step by step — Kansas City International (MCI)
- MCI Airport — take RideKC Bus 229 (KCI Express) to Downtown (~45 min, $1.50).
- On match days, RideKC runs the Tournament Shuttle from downtown directly to Arrowhead.
- Faster: rideshare from MCI to Arrowhead, ~30 min, $45–65.
- No commuter rail to Arrowhead — driving and rideshare are the norm.
⏱ ~45 minutes by rideshare, ~1h15 via transit + shuttle
Kansas City is car-dependent. Arrowhead has 25,000 tailgate parking spaces. Match-day shuttles from downtown hotels are the easiest transit option.
MCI → Kansas City Stadium →Where to Stay
Downtown / Power & Light District
ALL20 min drive or match-day shuttle
Walkable bars, restaurants, KC vibe, shuttle access to stadium.
Country Club Plaza
LUXURY25 min drive
Spanish-style shopping district, upscale dining, lovely walkable area.
Independence / Stadium Area
BUDGET10–15 min drive
Closest to Arrowhead, chain hotels, cheaper rates.
Kansas City offers the best value of any US host city — hotel inventory exceeds tournament demand.
Hotels near Kansas City Stadium — prices rising fast →🔔 Hotel Price Alerts
Get notified when hotel prices drop in this city.
Teams playing in Kansas City:
🎉 Official Fan Zone
National WWI Museum / Liberty Memorial
FREE general admission. Giant screens overlooking downtown KC skyline. BBQ vendor village, jazz performances, KC's hospitality on full display.
Where to Eat & Drink
🍺 Best bars to watch matches
Brewery Emperial
Crossroads
Craft beer, sports-friendly.
Power & Light District
Downtown
Block of bars with a shared outdoor screen.
🍕 Best food near the stadium
Joe's Kansas City BBQ
Olathe
Burnt ends — the city's signature dish.
Q39
Midtown
Modern KC BBQ, easier downtown access.
🌍 Best international cuisine
39th Street West
West Plaza
Thai, Korean, Ethiopian — KC's most diverse strip.
Visa & Entry
ESTA required for visa-exempt international travelers — $21, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
Weather in June/July
27–33°C, humid, afternoon thunderstorms possible. Stadium is open-air — bring sun protection.
Local Tips
- Tipping: 18–20% in restaurants.
- KC BBQ is mandatory: Joe's KC, Q39, Arthur Bryant's, Gates.
- Streetcar in downtown is FREE — covers Union Station to River Market.
- Tailgating starts 4+ hours before kickoff at Arrowhead — join the legendary scene.