Home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Stadium is set to host six World Cup games in 2026.
Kansas City Stadium is located 13 miles from downtown Kansas City. The stadium will host four group stage games, and two knockout round games at the 2026 World Cup.
The group stage will feature Argentina, Algeria, Ecuador, Curacao, Netherlands, Austria, and Tunisia. The first knockout round match will be round of 32, and the second will be a quarterfinal match on July 11th.
Kansas City Stadium Features
The Kansas City Stadium is the 4th-largest NFL stadium. It went under a $375 million renovation that was completed in 2010. There was an additional $20 million renovation recently that was completed to prepare for the World Cup.
There were pitch improvements, installing advanced moisture control system under the field. Over 3,000 seats on the visiting sideline were replaced to widen the pitch for soccer matches. All of the upgrades were designed to be adaptable to convert in time for the upcoming NFL season.
The stadium is designed in an oval shape, the bowl-style traps the sound and directs it onto the filed. The stadium is engineered to funnel fan noise onto the field. It previously earned a Guinness World Record for the loudest stadium crowd (142.2 decibels).
Seating Capacity | 76,416 |
Opening Date | August 12, 1972 |
Key Features | Oval stadium shape creates a loud environment |
Host Team(s) | Kansas City Chiefs |
Stadium Address | 1 Arrowhead Drive Kansas City, MO 64129 |
Kansas City Stadium World Cup Schedule
Group Stage:
June 16: Argentina vs. Algeria
June 20: Ecuador vs. Curacao
June 25: Tunisia vs. Netherlands
June 27: Algeria vs. Austria
Knockout Matches:
July 3: Round of 32, TBD vs. TBD
July 11: Quarterfinal, TBD vs. TBD
Kansas City Stadium Atmosphere
Kansas City Stadium atmosphere is known for its deafening crowd noise during Chiefs games and that same energy will be brought by fans at the World Cup.
Fans can expect a premium tailgating experience, the Sports Complex spans across 400-acres with lots of parking spots available. General admission parking will be more limited for the World Cup compared to NFL games.
Kansas City Stadium Security and Safety
Kansas City Stadium enforces strict security protocols to ensure fan safety.
Mandatory metal detector screenings
Clear bag policy
Fan code of conduct
All tickets are digital
Kansas City Stadium FAQs
What is the Kansas Stadium City bag policy?
All bags must be clear (12" x 12" x 6" or smaller). Small clutches (4.5" x 6.5") are also allowed.
Is the Kansas City Stadium cashless?
Yes, payments must be made via card or mobile devices.
Are fans allowed to re-enter the stadium?
No, the Kansas City Stadium has a strict no re-entry policy for events.
Will there be rideshares drop-off and pick-up options?
Yes, there will be dedicated zones outside the stadium for rideshares (Uber/Lyft) drop-offs and pickups to help manage traffic.
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