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Watch World Cup 2026 in Kansas City

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 6 live matches at Kansas City Stadium.

Watch Live at Kansas City Stadium

Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium) hosts 6 matches with a capacity of 76,640. The deepest round is the Quarterfinal. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

6

Capacity

76,640

Roof

Open-air

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Power & Light District or Union Station. Sporting KC fans (The Cauldron) are among the most passionate in MLS.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • No Other Pub (Power & Light) — Sporting KC's official pub
  • Johnny's Tavern (various locations) — popular for sports viewing
  • Ça Va (Downtown) — French-inspired with big screens
  • The Peanut (various) — iconic KC dive bar, great for matches

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

The Cauldron (Sporting KC supporters) will organize events. Westport and Power & Light districts will be the main gathering areas. The Country Club Plaza may host outdoor screenings.

TV & Streaming

Central Time — ideal for all-day viewing. Most matches fall between 11 AM and 8 PM CT.

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Kansas City is in the CT (UTC-5) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.