ConnectKC26 Transportation
Partner Toolkit
Your collaboration is essential to making sure fans and residents have great experiences during this historic event. Together, we’ll showcase that Kansas City is ready for the world stage.
Thank you for helping us share this information with your audiences.
About ConnectKC26
ConnectKC26 is Kansas City’s tournament transportation service offering three motorcoach bus services that complement existing transit options, adding capacity and direct routes during peak travel times:
Region Direct
Connects the FIFA Fan Festival™ with key locations across the region.
- 1-Day Pass per rider: $5
- 7-Day Pass per rider: $25
- Full Tournament Pass per rider (unlimited rides June 11 – July 13): $50
Stadium Direct
Service for match-day ticketholders from the FIFA Fan Festival™ or four designated park-and-ride locations directly to the stadium.
- $15 per rider, per match (round trip).
Match ticket required.
Airport Direct
Service between KCI and the ConnectKC26 Bus Mall at 27th Street & Main Street in downtown Kansas City (just two blocks from the FIFA Fan Festival™).
- FREE roundtrip service with valid ConnectKC26 Pass.
Together, these services create a seamless, layered transportation system—your direct route to the heart of the action. Thank you for helping us share this important information with your audiences.
What’s in this toolkit?
- Downloadable graphics to share
- Info on how to order promotional materials via Getting Around KC Print Portal
- Sample email and newsletter insert to share transportation information with your members, clients or other contacts
- A Quick Guide on using the ConnectKC26 branding
Available in the Getting Around KC Print Portal: www.gettingaroundkc.com
The following are available for print and purchase through the Getting Around KC Print Portal:
- Getting Around KC Guide Booklet
- Getting Around KC Flyers (general and for each Region Direct location)
- Getting Around KC Window Clings
- Getting Around KC Signs
How to use the print portal:
- Click to browse the items in each category.
- To view pricing, click the thumbnail of the item. Once in this view, you may preview the item at a larger scale.
- Select your quantity and click Add to Cart.
- When you are ready to check out, navigate to your cart and click Proceed to Checkout.
- Enter your address and contact information and click Proceed to Payment.
- Click Place My Order and you will be redirected to a secure payment site to enter your payment information.
- Click Pay Now to complete your order.
Available to download
You’ll find ready-to-use resources to download and use to promote ConnectKC26, including:
- ConnectKC26 Service Map
- ConnectKC26 Service Marks
EMAIL COPY
Copy for use with your network:
Sample email copy
Subject:
Get Ready for the Tournament: Reserve Your ConnectKC26 Pass Today!
Body:
Navigating the city will look a little different during the tournament, with increased traffic and specialized transit routes in effect. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that ConnectKC26 transit passes are available online now!
Why use ConnectKC26?
- Direct Rides: Secure your seat on dedicated motorcoach buses and routes specifically designed for tournament traffic.
- Avoid the Hassle: Skip the stress and cost of parking and navigating around the stadium and downtown areas.
- Comfortable & Reliable: With motorcoach service, you will ride in comfort and be delivered straight to your tournament or regional destination.
Passes are expected to go fast, so book yours soon to lock in your travel plans!
While you’re there, explore service details and important know-before-you-go information on getting around Kansas City this summer.
Let’s get ready to welcome the world, KC!
Newsletter
Sample newsletter copy
Headline:
Ready to Navigate KC During the Tournament? Reserve Your ConnectKC26 Pass Now!
Body:
The highly anticipated tournament is almost here! From June 11-July 13, Kansas City will be buzzing with excitement—and a lot of visitors. To make getting around as smooth as possible, the ConnectKC26 motorcoach bus service will provide dedicated tournament transportation.
With your ConnectKC26 pass, you can access specialized routes including:
- Airport Direct: Seamless travel from KCI directly to key downtown hubs.
- Region Direct: Connect from regional destinations direct to FIFA Fan Festival and Downtown (27th Street & Main Street).
- Stadium Direct: A stress-free ride directly to the stadium on match days.
Whether you’re heading to the match, joining the downtown festivities, or simply commuting, a ConnectKC26 pass is your best bet for getting around KC!
Don’t wait until the last minute—ConnectKC26 passes are available to book right now!
ConnectKC26 Branding:
A Quick Guide for Partners
To help keep our messaging clear and consistent across the region, we’ve put together a few simple tips for using the ConnectKC26 brand. A good rule of thumb: just use the artwork provided in this toolkit, and you’ll be good to go.
A Few Best Practices (Do’s)
- Stick to the Toolkit: We’ve made it easy! Just use the ready-to-go ConnectKC26 logos and artwork provided right here in your Partner Toolkit.
- Keep it Simple and Helpful: When writing about the service, use a friendly, informative tone. Clear, transit-focused calls-to-action like “Plan Your Ride” or “Ride Direct” work best.
- Say “Match,” Not “Game”: Just a quick terminology tip—when talking about the sporting events themselves, we always refer to them as “matches.”
- Pick the Right Logo for the Space:
- Use the Primary Wordmark when introducing the brand.
- Use the Service Logo when you need to give route-specific information.
- Use the Icon (Avatar) for tight spaces where the brand is already obvious, like a map legend or a social media profile picture.
- Touch Base Before Publishing: Just to make sure we’re all aligned, please send your drafted materials to your designated KC26 contact for a quick thumbs-up before you print or post.
Things to Avoid (Don’ts)
- Skip the FIFA Trademarks: Please hold off on using any official FIFA World Cup 2026™ logos or official event titles. Just stick to the approved ConnectKC26 artwork provided in your toolkit.
- Keep Logos as They Are: Think of our toolkit files as finished artwork. Please don’t stretch, recolor, add drop shadows, or mash different logos together to create new ones.
- Give Things Room to Breathe: No need to overcrowd your designs! Usually, one logo is plenty. Try to avoid putting the wordmark, the icon, and a service logo all on the same page.
- Avoid Transit Jargon: We want everyone (especially out-of-town visitors) to easily understand how to get around.
