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Stay Informed During FIFA World Cup 2026™ Activities
Moving around Kansas City will look different this summer!
If you live, work, or travel near the FIFA Fan Festival™ or Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead), sign up to receive weekly transportation updates delivered straight to your inbox! These updates will help you plan for tournament activities happening between June 11 and July 13, 2026.
ConnectKC26 Region Direct:
Frequently Asked Questions
These FAQs were developed based on questions submitted through the ConnectKC26 Information Session registration form.
Transportation and Parking
Where can I find information on ConnectKC26 bus routes, schedules, and stop locations?
Beginning in early June, you’ll be able to see exact pickup and drop-off locations for all ConnectKC26 sites through:
- KC2026’s Getting Around page: www.kc2026.com/transportation/
The downloadable Transit App: transitapp.com/
What are the operating hours for ConnectKC26 bus services? Which days will they run?
For a list of ConnectKC26 services and hours, visit kc2026.com/transportation.
Can I park at the ConnectKC26 Region Direct stops?
Parking availability and rules can vary by location, and ConnectKC26 does not offer or manage parking reservations.
Many ConnectKC26 sites are existing transit stops and offer public parking on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the Transit App for the most up-to-date parking details for each location before you go.
If there is a surge of passengers at one location, can buses be redirected to assist?
How will service interruptions or delays be communicated?
Tools and Resources
Where can I get materials like maps and schedules to hand out to visitors?
The Getting Around KC Print Portal offers ready-to-use materials for purchase including temporary no-parking signs, wayfinding materials, flyers, and stickers that can be customized and ordered with just a few clicks. Place your order before May 29 to get your order before June 11!
What signage will be in place to direct visitors to ConnectKC26 Region Direct sites?
Each ConnectK26 Region Direct location will an A-frame sign placed at the designated boarding area. Additional signage may be ordered through the Getting Around KC Print Portal. The Transit App will show the exact pickup point for every site to make navigation easier.
Safety and Security
What public safety and security measures are being taken at the ConnectKC26 Region Direct stops?
See Something, Say Something: If you see any suspicious activity, report it immediately to the nearest event staff or law enforcement officer. In case of an emergency, dial 911.
What to Expect Across the Region:
- Increased activity and traffic on the 6 match days and the 18 days FIFA Fan Festival™ is open
- Hosting 4 basecamps will bring fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite players
- Events and activations across the region
- July 4 Stars & Stripes celebrations at WWI Museum & Memorial and FIFA Fan Festival™ will be open
Plan your travel routes ahead of time, expect to see more pedestrians, and when possible, adjust non-essential travel to non-peak days and times.
FIFA Fan Festival™ What To Expect
The FIFA Fan Festival™ will be open 18 days this summer, including July 4. It offers free admission, live entertainment and capacity for up to 25,000 fans at one time (see days and hours in the graphic below).
The transportation hub for ConnectKC26 tournament bus service is located at E 27th Street & Main Street, just two blocks from FIFA Fan Festival™. It will move visitors and locals around the region for all 33 days of the tournament (June 11 – July 13).
FIFA Fan Festival™ Traffic Management Plan
The following traffic management shows the road closures that will be in place to support the operations for FIFA Fan Festival™ and the ConnectKC26 Bus Mall.
Kessler Road and Memorial Drive
- Restricted area begins south of Pershing Lofts
- Closed May 11 – July 24 for FIFA Fan FestivalTM set up, operations and removal
E 27th Street
- Main Street to Warwick Trafficway closed for pedestrian pathway
- Permit required to access between Warwick Trafficway and McGee Trafficway
- 18 days FIFA Fan FestivalTM is open
Warwick Trafficway
- Permit required to access south of E 27th Street
- June 9-July 13 for ConnectKC26 Region Direct service
- Closed between E 27th Street and E 26th Street
- 18 days FIFA Fan FestivalTM is open
E 26th Street
- Eastbound lanes closed from Warwick Trafficway to McGee Trafficway
- Access to parking garage north of E 26th Street will remain open – vehicles can make the eastbound left turn from E 26th Street to Warwick Trafficway or from northbound McGee Trafficway; to exit, vehicles must travel west on E 26th Street
- 6 match days
McGee Trafficway
- Southbound lanes closed between E 26th Street and E 27th Street
- Access to parking garage east of McGee Trafficway will remain open – vehicles must access from northbound lane
- 6 match days
McGee Trafficway On-Street Parking Restrictions
- Between E 29th Street and Gillham Road
- June 9-July 13 for ConnectKC26 Region Direct service
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) – What To Expect on the 6 Match Days
This isn’t your typical KC game day – it will be unlike anything we’ve hosted before. Here are some differences you’ll notice:
- Permit access-only areas will be implemented on the 6 match days up to 7 hours prior to match time (more information below).
- Limited stadium parking must be purchased in advance, and several of the parking lots will be used for hospitality, security and event operations – limiting parking for spectators.
- ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct bus service will bring ticketed spectators to the stadium via park-and-ride bus operations.
- For many visitors, this will be their first time at the stadium.
Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) – Traffic Management Plan
To help streamline traffic movement on the 6 match days, the following traffic management plan will be in place up to 7 hours prior to match time.
What To Expect – Blue Ridge Cutoff
For the 6 match days, traffic movements will be restricted on Blue Ridge Cutoff between I-70 and Raytown Road.
- No left-hand-turns from Blue Ridge Cutoff once traffic management is in place.
- Two hours prior to match time (kickoff):
- Blue Ridge Cutoff northbound lanes close at Raytown Road. Vehicles on the east side of Blue Ridge Cutoff can exit using the northbound lanes
- Blue Ridge Cutoff southbound lanes remain open, but no left (eastbound) turns
- Kickoff through first half:
Blue Ridge Cutoff northbound lanes reopen - Halftime:
Blue Ridge Cutoff northbound lanes close to prepare for traffic leaving the stadium
Neighborhood Permit Access
On the 6 match days, KC2026 is implementing a temporary residential access permit program for the neighborhood between Blue Ridge Cutoff and Ditzler Avenue and East 43rd Street to East 44th Street. This program is designed to manage the increase in tournament traffic and help residents maintain parking access.
Kansas City will host matches on June 16, 20, 25, 27 and on July 3 and 11, 2026. On those days, up to four hours before match time (match times are listed below), a permit will be required for vehicle access to the neighborhood between Blue Ridge Cutoff and Ditzler Avenue and East 43rd Street to East 44th Street. There will be no access into or out of the neighborhood from Blue Ridge Cutoff.
Permits are free of charge and will be available for pickup at Destiny Life Center located at 4207 Blue Ridge Cutoff on the following days:
- Wednesday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 2, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
If you would prefer to submit your permit request online, please visit: bit.ly/kc26-permit
To obtain a permit(s), you or your representative will need to provide the make, model and color of the permitted vehicle along with one form of identification that shows you live in the permitted area. This can be any of the following:
- Valid driver’s license
- Recent utility bill (water, gas, or electric) dated within the last 90 days
- Current, notarized lease or rental agreement
- Recent bank statement or credit card bill
- Vehicle registration or title
- Mortgage or local property tax statement
If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call/text the KC2026 Support Line: 1-877-FWC-KC26 / 1-877-392-5226.
6 Match Days at KC Stadium (Arrowhead)
Mark your calendars. These are the 6 matches to be held at Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead).
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 8:00 p.m. CT
- Saturday, June 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CT
- Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00 p.m. CT
- Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 p.m. CT
- Friday, July 3, 2026, 8:30 p.m. CT
- Saturday, July 11, 2026, 8:00 p.m. CT
Have Questions? We’re here to help.
Call or text the KC2026 Support Line: 1-877-FWC-KC26 / 1-877-392-5226
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About KC2026
KC2026 is the nonprofit leading the planning and strategy for delivering the Host City duties for FIFA World Cup 26™. KC2026 will plan, construct and implement all aspects of Kansas City’s largest sports and fan engagement competition in the region’s history.
RESOURCES
Getting Around KC Print Portal
Throughout the tournament, businesses will play an important role in helping visitors navigate the region. To support you, the Getting Around KC Print Portal offers ready-to-use materials that can help manage increased activity around your property during the tournament.
The portal includes a variety of printable resources including temporary no-parking signs, wayfinding materials, flyers, and stickers that can be customized and ordered with just a few clicks. These tools are designed to help you communicate clearly with customers, employees, and visitors throughout the 33 days of the tournament.
Feature Your Business on KC2026.com
Are you a business in Kansas or Missouri, and want to make sure you are featured on the Host City web app, KC2026.com? Check the list OR request a new listing using one of the following QR codes.
