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Kansas City

USA

76,416

Stadium Capacity

MCI

Main Airport

86°F

June Avg High

Match Types Hosted

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Capacity

76,416

Surface

Grass

Opened

1972

Also Home To

NKansas City Chiefs

Address: 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO 64129

Match Types Hosted

Group StageRound of 32Round of 16

Getting There

Main Airport

MCI

Kansas City International Airport

25 miles (30 min) to stadium

Public Transit

Rideshare

Transit Tips

Limited public transit. Driving or rideshare recommended. Famous for tailgating - arrive early.

Weather & What to Pack

86°F

June High

66°F

June Low

90°F

July High

70°F

July Low

Hot summers with occasional thunderstorms. Evenings more comfortable.

Where to Stay

Power & Light District

$$$

Downtown entertainment hub

Crossroads

Arts district with galleries and restaurants

Country Club Plaza

$$$

Upscale shopping, Spanish architecture

Westport

Historic area with bars and music

Local Soccer Culture

MLS Team

Sporting Kansas City

NWSL Team

Kansas City Current

Supporter Groups

The CauldronLa Barra KC

Insider Tips

1
KC BBQ is a lifestyle. Gates, Joe's, and Q39 are all legit. Try all three.
2
The Cauldron (Sporting KC supporters) is one of the best supporter sections in MLS. Real atmosphere.
3
Kansas City straddles TWO STATES - Missouri and Kansas. The stadium is in Missouri. Most action is in Missouri.
4
NFL tailgating here is legendary. Chiefs fans know what they're doing. Join in.
5
The city is surprisingly cool - not a flyover zone. Fountains, jazz, and BBQ.
6
Power & Light District gets wild on game nights. Very walkable entertainment zone.

Bars & Restaurants

No Other Pub

Pub • Power & Light

Sporting KC official bar, massive screens, great atmosphere

Insider Tip: The Cauldron members hang here. Gets packed 2 hours before matches.

Johnny's Tavern

Sports Bar • Power & Light

KC sports institution, good food, tons of TVs

Insider Tip: Multiple locations but P&L is the liveliest.

Joe's Kansas City

Restaurant • Kansas City, KS

In a gas station. Best BBQ in America (debatable but close)

Insider Tip: Yes, it's in a gas station in Kansas. The Z-Man sandwich is mandatory. Line starts at 10am.

Gates BBQ

Restaurant • Multiple

KC institution since 1946. They yell "HI, MAY I HELP YOU?" - yell back.

Insider Tip: The sauce is tangy and distinctive. Burnt ends here are different but great.

Q39

Restaurant • Multiple

$$$

Modern KC BBQ. Competition-style. More refined atmosphere.

Insider Tip: Reservations accepted (rare for BBQ). Good for groups.

Town Topic

Restaurant • Downtown

24-hour diner since 1937. Smash burgers.

Insider Tip: 3am post-bar move. Sit at the counter for the experience.

Westport Cafe

Cafe • Westport

Elevated bar food in KC's oldest entertainment district

Insider Tip: Westport is the walkable bar district. Start here, end up anywhere.

Pre-Game Spots

Arrowhead parking lots

At stadium

The GOAT of NFL tailgating. Grills, smoke, and bbq for days. Arrive 4+ hours early.

Power & Light District

12 miles

Downtown entertainment zone. Uber to stadium after.

No Other Pub

12 miles

Official Sporting KC bar downtown. Organized transport sometimes.

Must-Try Local Food

KC BBQ Burnt Ends

Crispy, caramelized brisket cubes. KC's gift to the world.

Where to get it: Joe's KC, Gates, Q39, Arthur Bryant's

Z-Man Sandwich

Smoked brisket, provolone, onion rings on a Kaiser roll. Joe's KC signature.

Where to get it: Joe's Kansas City (the original and only)

KC Strip Steak

Yes, the cut is named after Kansas City. This is cattle country.

Where to get it: Stock Hill, The Majestic, Gram & Dun

BBQ Ribs

KC does both wet and dry rub. Get both styles.

Where to get it: Gates (wet, tangy), Joe's (dry, smoky), LC's (old school)

Fan FAQs

Kansas or Missouri - which Kansas City?

There's a Kansas City in both states. The stadium is in Missouri. Most of the action (downtown, P&L) is in Missouri.

Is there public transit to Arrowhead?

Basically no. You drive, Uber, or know someone. Tailgating culture exists because everyone drives. Plan for it.

Which BBQ place is the best?

Wars have been fought over this. Joe's is consistently ranked #1 nationally. Gates is old school KC. Q39 is modern. Arthur Bryant's is historic. Try them all.

What else is there to do?

More than you'd think! WWI Museum, Nelson-Atkins Museum (free!), Jazz District, Boulevard Brewing. KC is underrated.

Budget Tips

Stay in Westport or Crossroads - cheaper than downtown, walkable
BBQ is cheap and filling. $15 feeds you for a day.
Nelson-Atkins Art Museum is FREE and world-class
Boulevard Brewing tour is cheap and includes tastings
Power & Light happy hours are solid for pre-gaming

Hidden Gems

WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial - unexpectedly one of the best war museums in the world
Nelson-Atkins Museum shuttlecocks - giant badminton pieces on the lawn. Iconic.
18th and Vine Jazz District - where Kansas City jazz was born. Real history.
Union Station - beautiful train station, science exhibits, good for a walk-through

Local Lingo

“The Plaza”

Country Club Plaza - upscale outdoor shopping district

“KCK/KCMO”

Kansas City, Kansas vs Kansas City, Missouri. Important distinction.

“The K”

Kauffman Stadium (Royals baseball). Chiefs are at Arrowhead.

Local Voices

Insider tips from the fans who know Kansas City best

The Cauldron KC

@thecauldronkc

Instagram25K followers

Sporting KC Supporters

“Arrowhead tailgates are LEGENDARY. Chiefs fans invented modern tailgating and that energy will translate to World Cup. Find the Cauldron setup for soccer-specific vibes - we'll have the drums.”

OG SupporterMatch Day Vibes

Lo'eau LaBonta

@loveaulabonta

Instagram45K followers

Kansas City Current Midfielder

“KC doesn't get enough credit for its soccer culture. Our new NWSL stadium is insane and the fans show up hard. Hit up Chicken N Pickle in North KC for pre-game - pickleball, beer, and wings.”

ProfessionalWomen in Soccer

BBQ Judge José

@bbqjudge_jose

TikTok38K followers

KCBS Judge & Soccer Fan

“Joe's KC in the gas station is the most famous, but Q39 has better atmosphere for groups. Get the burnt ends at either. For Mexican fans, KCK's Central Avenue has the community.”

Food & CultureLatino/a

Taylor from KC

@taylor_kc_sports

YouTube62K followers

KC Sports Lifestyle Creator

“Power & Light District downtown is where the party is after matches. It's basically a giant outdoor bar complex that gets packed for sports. Walk from bar to bar - no cover before 10pm.”

Young FanProfessionalTravel