Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City match schedule

Official 2026 World Cup matches scheduled for this host city. Times listed are local to the stadium.

Overview & Quick Facts

• State / Country: Missouri, USA
• GPS Coordinates: ~39.0997° N, 94.5786° W :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
• Elevation: ~277 m (˜ 910 ft) above sea level :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• City Population (2020): ~508,090 :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Metro / Greater Area Population: ~2,253,579 :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Stadium & Venue Info

• Projected Venue: Arrowhead Stadium (part of the Truman Sports Complex) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Address: 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO (verify full address) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• GPS Coordinates (Stadium): ~39.0488° N, 94.4846° W :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Climate & Summer Weather

Kansas City has hot, humid summers typical of its humid continental / humid subtropical climate. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} July is the warmest month, with average highs ~81 °F (˜ 27 °C), but multiple days can exceed 90–100 °F (32–38 °C). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} The region is also susceptible to summer storms and variability. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Travel, Distances & Access

• Airport: Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
• Distance Airport ? Downtown / Stadium: ~15 miles :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Distance Downtown ? Stadium: (Placeholder — verify driving distance / time based on stadium location)

Lodging & Parking Tips

Hotels in downtown KC, near the sports complex, or in suburbs may be in high demand during match periods. Book early, consider lodging outside core zones with shuttle or transit access. Parking at or near the stadium is likely to require pre-reservation or managed lots to handle match traffic.

Safety & Local Considerations

Kansas City is a major U.S. city with both safe and higher risk neighborhoods. Use standard precautions: travel in groups, avoid unlit areas at night, secure valuables, and research the neighborhood near your hotel relative to the stadium route.