Team Base Camps
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Team Base Camps
Kansas City has identified multiple options to host Team Base Camps for FIFA World Cup 26™, serving as a “home away from home” where teams will train, rest, and prepare during the tournament. The region has three potential venues under consideration. Final decisions will be made after the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw later in 2025, with official announcements expected in 2026.
Sporting KC Training Facility
The Compass Minerals National Performance Center is a state-of-the-art training facility that serves as the home for Sporting Kansas City and a hub for soccer development in the United States. Opened in January 2018, it features five advanced soccer fields, a comprehensive sports performance lab, and the U.S. Soccer National Coaching Education Center, making it an ideal environment for elite player and coach development.
KC Current Training Facility
The KC Current training facility, opened on June 22, 2022, is a state-of-the-art complex located in Riverside, MO, designed to provide athletes with world-class amenities and resources. Spanning over 17,000 square feet, the facility features two grass pitches and one artificial turf pitch, alongside elite weight and cardio training areas, a dedicated locker room, and health and wellness spaces. This $18 million investment underscores the team’s commitment to ensuring athletes have everything they need to excel and maintain their peak performance.
Rock Chalk Park
Rock Chalk Park is a premier multi-sport facility located in Lawrence, Kansas, that opened in 2014. It features a state-of-the-art 2,500-seat soccer stadium recognized as one of the best in the nation, complete with extensive amenities for athletes, media, and fans. The facility gained notable recognition when the Kansas Jayhawks advanced to the NCAA tournament during its inaugural season.