FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City
Everything fans need to know about FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City, United States — 4 group-stage matches at Arrowhead Stadium (73,000 capacity), travel, tickets, and local logistics.
Quick Facts
City: Kansas City, United States
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
Capacity: 73,000
Region: Central
Time zone: UTC-5
Group-stage matches at Arrowhead Stadium: 4
Home of NFL Chiefs. Hosts matches from Groups E, F, J.
Matches at Arrowhead Stadium
- Tue Jun 16, 20:00 local — Argentina vs Algeria — Group J, Matchday 1 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- Sat Jun 20, 19:00 local — Ecuador vs Curaçao — Group E, Matchday 2 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- Thu Jun 25, 18:00 local — Tunisia vs Netherlands — Group F, Matchday 3 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
- Sat Jun 27, 21:00 local — Algeria vs Austria — Group J, Matchday 3 — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Last updated: May 2026 — FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City brings world-class football to United States. Arrowhead Stadium hosts multiple matches across the group stage and possibly into the knockouts. With 73,000 seats and full FIFA-standard facilities, Arrowhead Stadium is one of the 16 official venues for the 48-team tournament.
About Arrowhead Stadium
Home of NFL Chiefs. Hosts matches from Groups E, F, J.
Match Times in Kansas City
Kansas City operates in UTC-5. Match kickoff times at Arrowhead Stadium fall in standard local time for Kansas City — typically afternoon to evening for the majority of games. Fans traveling from other time zones can use our Kickoff Time Converter to see exact times in their home timezone and download the schedule to their calendar.
Tickets for Matches in Kansas City
Match tickets for Arrowhead Stadium are sold exclusively through FIFA's official ticket platform at FIFA.com/tickets. Pricing ranges from approximately 60 USD (Category 4, cheapest) to over 800 USD (Category 1, group stage) and 1,000-6,000+ USD for knockout-stage premium seats. Hospitality packages with food, drinks, and premium seating cost 3,500-20,000 USD per match. Avoid third-party resellers — only FIFA's official resale platform is sanctioned.
Travel and Accommodation for Fans
For fan tourists visiting Kansas City, accommodation prices typically rise 2-3× during match weeks. Book hotels and rentals at least 90 days in advance for best rates. Public transit and rideshare services see massively increased demand — plan extra travel time. For trip-cost estimates including flights, hotels, tickets, and local expenses, use our Travel Cost Estimator.
What to Do in Kansas City Beyond the Match
Most host cities are setting up FIFA Fan Zones with big screens, food, and entertainment for fans without match tickets. Kansas City typically offers local football pubs, public viewing parties, and 24/7 atmosphere during World Cup weeks. Mix attending one match with fan-zone viewing for several others to experience the tournament without buying tickets for every game.
Useful Tools for Your Kansas City Trip
Use our suite of free FIFA World Cup 2026 tools: Kickoff Time Converter for the schedule, Bracket Maker for predictions, Watch Party Planner for hosting friends, and Office Pool Generator for workplace sweepstakes.
Free World Cup 2026 Tools — Try These Next
- World Cup 2026 Bracket Maker — predict every knockout round to the Final.
- Match Score Predictor — call the scoreline of any fixture.
- Team Path Simulator — map your team's road to the Final.
- Office Pool Generator — run a sweepstake with friends.
- 3rd-Place Qualification Calculator — see who advances from each group.