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🇺🇸 United States · Host city

Kansas City at the
2026 World Cup.

6 matches at Arrowhead Stadium. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics.

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6 matches

The Kansas City schedule at Arrowhead Stadium.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group I

Mon, Jun 22

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group D

Fri, Jun 26

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group L

Tue, Jun 30

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Round of 32

Fri, Jul 3

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Round of 16

Sat, Jul 11

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Quarterfinal

Sat, Jul 11

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Where to stay

Hotels near Arrowhead Stadium.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Kansas City with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Kansas City

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

MCI

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

CT

Local kickoff times shown in CT. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

USD

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Kansas City & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Kansas City?

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6 matches in Kansas City run from Mon, Jun 22 to Sat, Jul 11 at Arrowhead Stadium.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Kansas City?

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For a single match, near Arrowhead Stadium. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Kansas City with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Kansas City during the World Cup?

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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.

What is the closest airport to Arrowhead Stadium?

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MCI is the primary international gateway for Kansas City. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.