Kansas City · FIFA World Cup 2026
Three group-stage matches. One knockout round. Millions of visitors. Bob knows every BBQ joint, parking lot, and jazz bar within 30 miles.
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Opening Day · June 11, 2026 · GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
“Well hey there, welcome to Kansas City! I'm Bob — your unofficial, unreasonably enthusiastic guide to the best city most of the world hasn't discovered yet. But they're about to.
I know every BBQ joint worth your time, every parking lot that won't charge you $80, and exactly which bar to hit after the final whistle. Think of me as Ted Lasso — but with a database.”
— Bob, KC Visitor Guide · AI Agent
Group Stage · Matchday 1
Mexico
VSTBD
June 12, 2026
7:00 PM CT
Group Stage · Matchday 2
TBD
VSTBD
June 16, 2026
4:00 PM CT
Knockout Round
Winner Group C
VSRunner-up Group D
June 28, 2026
6:00 PM CT
The loudest stadium in the world. Home of the Chiefs since 1972. 76,416 seats about to welcome the planet. They're adding temporary infrastructure for FIFA — a fan festival campus, expanded concourses, and multilingual wayfinding. But the energy? That was already there.
76,416
Capacity
1972
Opened
142.2
dB Record
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BBQ Trail
Joe's, Q39, Slap's — we mapped the 12 essential stops from downtown to the stadium. Bob rates them live.
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Fan Zones
Power & Light District transforms into the world's biggest watch party. Three screens. 20,000 capacity.
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Neighborhoods
Crossroads for art. Westport for nightlife. River Market for mornings. Each one a different KC.
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Getting There
No train. No subway. But we figured it out — shuttle routes, rideshare surge windows, and free parking lots the tourists don't know about.
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Local Tips
Don't call it BBQ sauce. It's just sauce. Don't wear a Broncos jersey unless you want a conversation. Boulevard Wheat is the correct beer.
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After Dark
Jazz at the Blue Room. Cocktails at Manifesto. Late-night tacos on Southwest Boulevard. The city doesn't sleep during the Cup.
Your First KC Friend
Bob knows every parking lot, BBQ joint, and transit route. He doesn't sleep, doesn't charge, and definitely doesn't give bad restaurant recommendations.
