Kansas City’s World Cup preparations are in full swing. Here’s what to know
Kansas City is weeks away from hosting FIFA World Cup matches, and organizers are rolling out plans for everything from concerts to bus routes to stadium security. Here’s the latest on what fans can expect this summer.
Here are key takeaways:
• Fan Fest entertainment: Tech N9ne, the Chainsmokers, Flo Rida, Gabby Barrett and the All-American Rejects are among the headliners announced for concerts at the World Cup Fan Fest at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. General admission passes are free but, require advance registration.
• Bus fares: A day pass on “Regional Direct” routes from 15 metro locations to the Fan Fest will cost $5, while the “Stadium Direct” route to Arrowhead will be $15 round trip — far cheaper than the $95 to $100 round-trip fares announced in Boston and New York.
• Parking prices: FIFA is using dynamic pricing for parking at Arrowhead, with the least expensive general pass starting at $125 for most group-stage matches and rising to $225 for the quarterfinal — more than double what fans pay for a Chiefs game.
• Stadium transformation: Arrowhead is being made “clean” for FIFA, with 10,000 seats temporarily removed, all conflicting sponsor signage covered or taken down, and the venue renamed “Kansas City stadium” for the tournament.
• Security plans: Gov. Mike Kehoe announced 110 Missouri National Guard troops will deploy to Kansas City for the World Cup. They will be joined by state highway troopers and FBI agents. Officials estimate that the multi-week event could bring as many as 650,000 visitors to the metro area.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
