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Kansas City

Don't sleep on KC — it's one of the loudest sports cities in America, with legendary barbecue and a genuinely warm welcome for visiting fans.

The venue

Stadium

Arrowhead Stadium

Capacity · 76,000Location · Truman Sports Complex, east of downtown

Holds the Guinness record for the loudest outdoor stadium — bring earplugs, seriously.

Getting there

Transport

  • Match shuttle

    Official shuttles run from downtown and park-and-ride lots; there's no rail to Arrowhead.

  • KC Streetcar

    Free streetcar serves downtown and Union Station — useful for getting to shuttle pickups.

  • Rideshare

    Reliable to the Truman Sports Complex; expect tailgate-related traffic.

Where fans gather

Fan zones

Power & Light District

The downtown entertainment district and likely fan-festival anchor.

Country Club Plaza

Walkable shopping and dining that draws crowds on match days.

Know before you go

Local tips

  • 01KC barbecue (burnt ends!) is a pilgrimage — Joe's, Gates, and Q39 are local favorites.
  • 02Tailgating is a culture here; arrive early and soak it in.
  • 03Summer can bring thunderstorms; check the forecast before heading out.