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Events at Kansas City Stadium
- Jun 16, 2026TUE•(TBD)Jun16tue(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 19Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO●12 Tickets Left!
- Jun 20, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jun20sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 34Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO●12 Tickets Left!
- Jun 25, 2026THU•(TBD)Jun25thu(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 58Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO●12 Tickets Left!
- Jun 27, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jun27sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Group Stage - Match 69Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO●12 Tickets Left!
- Jul 3, 2026FRI•(TBD)Jul3fri(TBD) - World Cup 26: Round of 32 - Match 87Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO●12 Tickets Left!
- Jul 11, 2026SAT•(TBD)Jul11sat(TBD) - World Cup 26: Quarter-Finals - Match 100Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO●23 Tickets Left!
- Capacity: 76,416
- Location: Kansas City MO
- Distance to City: 8 miles
- Opened: 1972
- Roof Type: Open
- Leagues: NFL
- FIFA Renovations: $27M
- Avg Temp: 90°F
- Climate Control: No
- Public Transit: Yes
- Cashless: Yes
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The Game Plan
Welcome to the loudest stadium on Earth. Arrowhead doesn't just claim to be noisy; it holds the Guinness World Record at 142.2 decibels, a sonic assault that makes opposing teams call timeouts just to think (too bad soccer doesn’t have those.) Six World Cup matches will roar through KC, including a quarterfinal where 76,000 fans will show the world what happens when American tailgating culture meets global soccer passion.
The sonic fortress that has bent the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks to their knees will soon be crackling with Colombian drums, Mexican waves and Brazilian samba chants, all amplified by the stadium's unique elliptical bowl design. Those semi-circular cutouts that frame the giant screens? They create an acoustic phenomenon that will turn every "¡Vamos!" into thunder, every whistle into a siren
Just imagine what will happen when South American ultras discover they're inside the world's most efficient sound amplifier: those distinctive curved roofs that dip at both ends will turn every chant into an avalanche of noise that few in the world can claim to have ever experienced. FIFA may have installed special ventilation systems to keep the pitch playable, but they can't install anything to prepare players for what’s coming.
SEATING GUIDE
LOWER BOWL
These seats put you inside Arrowhead's sweet spot. The elliptical bowl design channels sound back through the stadium and straight down to field level, meaning you'll viscerally feel the impact of every synchronized handclap. The corners are being widened for FIFA's pitch specifications, creating perfect angles to watch wingers cut inside and fullbacks overlap.
CLUB LEVEL
Protected concourses matter when Kansas City's June storms roll through or when July humidity hits 90%. The Ford Founder's Club offers Kansas City BBQ that rivals the tailgate lots below, plus the tactical sweet spot for viewing. You'll see defensive lines shift before attacks develop and understand why managers lose their minds over spacing.
UPPER DECK
These tickets aren't consolation prizes. Here you're positioned near the cusp of Arrowhead's legendary enclosed bowl design, where the steep upper deck angles contribute to the stadium's unholy 142-decibel roar. The elevation gives you broadcast-quality angles for reading the game while the steep rake keeps you close enough to distinguish individual players (assuming you can see straight with all that noise.)
AROUND THE STADIUM
Pregame Plan: Arrive four hours early or you're already late. Arrowhead's tailgating scene is so legendary that Rob Riggle called it "the Louvre" of American tailgating. The lots transform into a 100-acre outdoor party, and your prepaid $50 parking pass is a ticket to the greatest pre-game show in sports. And while World Cup matches may have a different flavor than Chiefs games, that flavor will still probably have a hint of burnt ends.
Pregame Plan (Pt 2): Downtown KC's entertainment hub sits 15 minutes away, with 50+ bars and restaurants. Johnny's Tavern offers prime outdoor seating facing the massive KC Live! screen, while No Other Pub draws the soccer faithful year-round. Arrive early though: these spots fill up three hours before kickoff on NFL Sundays, and the World Cup figures to be every bit in demand.
Post Match Party: Downtown, the Power & Light District keeps going until 3 AM with Shark Bar and Mosaic Ultra Lounge leading the late-night charge. Westport offers a more local vibe where you might actually meet Kansas Citians rather than fellow tourists. Either way, stop off at LC's Bar-B-Q or Joe’s Kansas City (located in a gas station for extra authenticity) on the way back to be sure you’re fully fortified for the revelry to come.
WHAT TO EAT AND DRINK
Arrowhead takes Kansas City's BBQ supremacy seriously. Smoak BBQ, founded in Olathe Kansas in 2020, slings a stadium signature Big Red Sandwich that combines sliced brisket with coffee-brined pork and smothers the two with sauce and cheese before throwing it all on a toasted brioche bun. If you happen to be on the Club level you can dig into a giant, bone-in beef rib that’s wedged into a hero roll and topped with onion straws and BBQ sauce. And if you still have an appetite, snag an order of KC Dilla Nachos: fried chicken quesadillas with pulled pork that embrace the city's meat-forward philosophy with Paul Gasciogne-level abandon.
TRAVEL TIPS
- Airport Express: Kansas City is developing express bus routes from KCI Airport to downtown and Johnson County specifically for the World Cup. While not finalized, expect dedicated World Cup shuttle services to be up and running by go time.
- A Secret Fleet: Johnson County is deploying 50 branded shuttle buses specifically for World Cup transportation. These "Johnson County United" buses will run special routes from the airport and between attractions. Routes and pricing aren't set yet, but this parallel transit system will offer alternatives to the crowded main routes.
FUN FACTS
A Beautiful Mistake: Arrowhead's iconic elliptical bowl shape, with its semi-circular cutouts for screens, exists nowhere else in the world. But it almost didn’t exist here either. Built in 1972, the architects accidentally created an acoustic weapon that has yet to be eclipsed.
The $800 Million Future: After the World Cup, Arrowhead gets an $800 million renovation including new video boards and pedestrian bridges. But the Chiefs explicitly won't add a roof – they like their weather advantage too much.
The Tailgate Economy: Can't haul your own BBQ rig? Local tailgating groups typically sell plates in the lots for $10-20. Look for the massive setups with lines around the lot. They're usually raising money for charities and serve better food than you'll find almost anywhere outside of the 913.
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