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Kansas City
Soccer Summer Guide.

Bars, BBQ, watch parties, Fan Festival tips, match-day routes — and Bob, your unofficial local KC guide.

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Your fastest match-day planJune 16 · 8:00 PM CT

🇦🇷 Argentina

VS

Algeria 🇩🇿

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 5:30 PM CT for the 8:00 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
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Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.
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Tournament kicks off June 11, 2026 · First KC match June 16 at Arrowhead Stadium

KC Match SchedulePreliminary · Subject to Change

Group Stage · Group J

🇦🇷 Argentina

VS

Algeria 🇩🇿

June 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM CT · Arrowhead Stadium

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Your fastest match-day planJune 16 · 8:00 PM CT

🇦🇷 Argentina

VS

Algeria 🇩🇿

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 5:30 PM CT for the 8:00 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
Reserve Stadium Direct + ConnectKC26 Pass →Build my plan →Ask Bob to tweak it
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.

Group Stage · Group E

🇪🇨 Ecuador

VS

Curaçao 🇨🇼

June 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM CT · Arrowhead Stadium

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Your fastest match-day planJune 20 · 7:00 PM CT

🇪🇨 Ecuador

VS

Curaçao 🇨🇼

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 4:30 PM CT for the 7:00 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
Reserve Stadium Direct + ConnectKC26 Pass →Build my plan →Ask Bob to tweak it
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.

Group Stage · Group F

🇹🇳 Tunisia

VS

Netherlands 🇳🇱

June 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CT · Arrowhead Stadium

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Your fastest match-day planJune 25 · 6:00 PM CT

🇹🇳 Tunisia

VS

Netherlands 🇳🇱

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 3:30 PM CT for the 6:00 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
Reserve Stadium Direct + ConnectKC26 Pass →Build my plan →Ask Bob to tweak it
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.

Group Stage · Group J

🇩🇿 Algeria

VS

Austria 🇦🇹

June 27, 2026 · 9:00 PM CT · Arrowhead Stadium

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Your fastest match-day planJune 27 · 9:00 PM CT

🇩🇿 Algeria

VS

Austria 🇦🇹

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 6:30 PM CT for the 9:00 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
Reserve Stadium Direct + ConnectKC26 Pass →Build my plan →Ask Bob to tweak it
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.

Round of 32

Winner Group K

VS

Best Third Place

July 3, 2026 · 8:30 PM CT · Arrowhead Stadium

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Your fastest match-day planJuly 3 · 8:30 PM CT

Winner Group K

VS

Best Third Place

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 6:00 PM CT for the 8:30 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
Reserve Stadium Direct + ConnectKC26 Pass →Build my plan →Ask Bob to tweak it
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.

Quarterfinal

TBD

VS

TBD

July 11, 2026 · 8:00 PM CT · Arrowhead Stadium

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Your fastest match-day planJuly 11 · 8:00 PM CT

TBD

VS

TBD

Best routeRide Stadium Direct from the FIFA Fan Festival straight to the stadium — no parking, no traffic.
CostStadium Direct $30 for 2 (2×$15 round-trip, match ticket required).
Time~1h 30m door-to-seat from downtown (shuttle opens kickoff − 3h).
Leave byLeave downtown by 5:30 PM CT for the 8:00 PM CT kickoff.
Reserve?Yes — reserve Stadium Direct online; valid ConnectKC26 Pass + match ticket required.
BackupMiss the shuttle? Rideshare from Stadium Lot O, ~$30–$45 (surge varies — confirm in-app).
Reserve Stadium Direct + ConnectKC26 Pass →Build my plan →Ask Bob to tweak it
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · official sources (kc2026.com · kansascityfwc26.com · ridekc.org). Plan is deterministic from 13 verified transit facts — not a guess. Confirm the official page before you ride.

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Pick Your Crew

Seven nations. One Kansas City.

Every confirmed KC team gets its own fan guide — where your crew gathers, what to eat, and how to do match day right.

ArgentinaLa AlbicelesteAlgeriaLes FennecsEcuadorLa TriCuraçaoTunisiaThe Eagles of CarthageNetherlandsOranjeAustriaDas TeamNeutralJust here for the vibes
Where to Watch

Pick your vibe. Bob picks the spot.

Soccer Diehards

Wall-to-wall screens and rooms that ERUPT. You want every touch, every replay, zero small talk.

Try: Power & Light District · Westport

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Big Party / Nightlife

Jumbo screens, thousands of fans, and a night that doesn't stop at the final whistle.

Try: Power & Light District · Westport

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Patio / Outdoor

Summer soccer in the open air — patios, courtyards, and a cold local beer.

Try: Crossroads Arts District · River Market

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Upscale Cocktails

Catch the match where the cocktails are craft and the noise is conversation-level.

Try: Crossroads Arts District · Country Club Plaza · 18th & Vine Jazz District

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Family-Friendly

Kids welcome, kitchens open early, and nobody minds the juice box on the table.

Try: River Market · Country Club Plaza · Crown Center & Union Station

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BBQ + Match

Burnt ends at kickoff. This is the most Kansas City way to watch soccer that exists.

Try: Crossroads Arts District · 18th & Vine Jazz District

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Late-Night After

The match ends; KC doesn't. Jazz jams, late kitchens, and tacos at 1 AM.

Try: Power & Light District · Crossroads Arts District · Westport · 18th & Vine Jazz District

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Fan Festival & Downtown

No ticket? No problem.

Kansas City's Fan Festival takes over the National WWI Museum and Memorial grounds — free general admission, subject to capacity, with one of the best skyline views in the city. Big screens, big crowds, all summer.

You're steps from Union Station and Crown Center, a short hop from the Crossroads, Power & Light, and the River Market — the whole downtown core is one connected match-day playground.

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Union Station1914 Beaux-Arts landmark — Science City, planetarium, free Grand Hall
Crown CenterLEGOLAND Discovery Center, SEA LIFE aquarium, family HQ
CrossroadsGalleries, breweries, First Friday energy
Power & LightKC's biggest watch-party courtyard, jumbo screens
River MarketThe City Market since 1857, riverside mornings
The Venue
Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Arrowhead Stadium

The loudest stadium in the world. Home of the Chiefs since 1972. 76,416 seats about to welcome the planet — with expanded concourses and multilingual wayfinding being added for the tournament. Officially “GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium,” but to everyone here, it's Arrowhead. The energy? That was already there.

76,416

Capacity

1972

Opened

142.2

dB Record

KC Essentials

Everything Bob wants you to know

BBQ

Joe's, Q39, Gates, Arthur Bryant's, LC's — the trail every visitor should run.

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Coffee

Roasters in the Crossroads, river views in the River Market, pink marble near the Plaza.

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Jazz

18th & Vine is where bebop grew up. Live sets every night of the week.

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Breweries

Boulevard's hometown — plus a Crossroads taproom scene that keeps growing.

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Museums

The WWI Museum, the Nelson-Atkins, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. World-class, all of it.

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Neighborhoods

Crossroads for art, Westport for nightlife, River Market for mornings. Each one a different KC.

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Transportation

From KCI: rideshare runs about $30–45 to downtown, the RideKC 229 bus is $2.00, or grab a hotel shuttle. The free streetcar runs River Market to UMKC — it doesn't serve the airport.

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Safety & Weather

June means heat, humidity, and the occasional dramatic Midwest sky. Bob reads the radar.

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