⚽ Soccer Capital of America

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Your complete guide to free soccer events in the Heart of America this summer. As KC opens its arms to the world, here are 15 events, hundreds of matches, and zero cost to get in.

⚽ Kansas City Match Schedule
JUN
16
Argentina vs. Algeria
Group Stage
KC Stadium
JUN
20
Ecuador vs. Curaçao
Group Stage
KC Stadium
JUN
25
Netherlands vs. Tunisia
Group Stage
KC Stadium
JUN
27
Austria vs. Algeria
Group Stage
KC Stadium
JUL
3
Round of 32
Knockout Round
KC Stadium
JUL
11
Quarterfinal
Knockout Round
KC Stadium ⭐
15
Free Events
6
KC Home Matches
39
Days of Soccer
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Explore Kansas City

Everything You Need This Summer

From free watch parties to world-class dining — your complete KC guide.

Free to Attend
Free Events
15 watch parties, fan zones, concerts & street festivals
15 events · June – July 2026
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Getting Around
Transportation
Streetcar, ConnectKC26 buses, shuttles & parking
$5/day · ConnectKC26 pass
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55 Restaurants · Interactive Map
Taste of the World
The best cultural restaurants Kansas City has to offer
60 spots · Filter & sort by distance
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June – July 2026
Summer Calendar
Every event, match day, and festival in one visual calendar
39 days · Full schedule
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All 104 Matches
Full Match Schedule
Every World Cup match — dates, times, venues, updated as teams advance
104 matches · June 11 – July 19
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At Kansas City Stadium

KC Home Match Days

Six matches played right here in Kansas City — including a Quarterfinal.

16
JUNE
Argentina vs. Algeria
Group Stage
20
JUNE
Ecuador vs. Curaçao
Group Stage
25
JUNE
Netherlands vs. Tunisia
Group Stage
27
JUNE
Austria vs. Algeria
Group Stage
3
JULY
Round of 32
Knockout Round
11
JULY
Quarterfinal ⭐
Knockout Round
Free to Attend · June – July 2026

Free Events Guide

15 watch parties, fan zones, concerts, street festivals, and family events across Kansas City — no ticket required.

All 15 Locations

Event Map

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All Free Events

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Getting Around Kansas City

Transportation Guide

Everything you need to get to events, matches, and around the city — affordable, easy, and designed for this summer.

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ConnectKC26
Official summer transit pass

The official transit pass of the summer. Covers buses and connections across the entire metro — the easiest way to get between events without worrying about parking.

🎟️Day Pass$5
📅Weekly Pass$25
🏆Full Tournament Pass$50
📍Covers buses across KC metro
Get a Pass ↗︎ kc2026.com
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KC Streetcar
Free to ride all summer

Kansas City's beloved streetcar runs along Main Street connecting Union Station, Crown Center, the Power & Light District, and the River Market — all key event locations.

💚Cost to rideFREE
🏆Fan Festival (WWI Museum)Union Station stop
🎉Power & Light DistrictBaltimore/12th stop
🏙️Crown CenterCrown Center stop
🎓UMKC Family Soccer FestVolker/UMKC stop
Plan Your Route ↗︎ kcstreetcar.org
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Stadium Direct
Match day shuttle to KC Stadium

If you have tickets to a match at Kansas City Stadium, the Stadium Direct bus is the most stress-free way to get there. Drops you right at the stadium door.

🎟️Round-trip fare$15
📍Departs from Fan Festival area
📅Available on all 6 KC match days
⚠️For ticket holders only
More Info ↗︎ kc2026.com
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KCK Kickoff Loop
Red Machine Party Bus

On KCK watch party days at Memorial Hall, the Kickoff Loop shuttle transports fans between Memorial Hall, downtown KCK businesses, and the Strawberry Hill neighborhood.

💚Cost to rideFREE
📍Serves Memorial Hall & downtown KCK
🍓Stops in Strawberry Hill neighborhood
📅Runs on KCK watch party days
KCK Events ↗︎ visitkansascityks.com
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Parking
Key lots near major events

If you're driving, here are the best parking options near the major event venues around the city.

🏆Fan Festival — Union Station area lots
🏟️Sporting Park — Kansas Speedway$20–$25
📺Lenexa Watch Parties — Kiewit GarageFREE
🎭Theatre in the Park — On-siteFREE
🍺Lee's Summit — Downtown lotsFREE
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Rideshare
Uber & Lyft across the metro

Uber and Lyft operate throughout the KC metro and are a great option for late-night travel after matches and concerts, or when you don't want to worry about parking at all.

⚠️Surge pricing likely on KC match days
💡Book return ride before the match ends
📍Designated pickup zones at major venues
🚋Combine with KC Streetcar to save money
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Pro Tip: The $50 Full Tournament Pass Is the Best Value

If you're planning to attend multiple events across the summer, the ConnectKC26 full tournament pass at $50 pays for itself after just a few trips. Combine it with the free KC Streetcar and you can get to nearly every major event in this guide without ever needing to find parking. Buy your pass at kc2026.com/transportation.

Kansas City Food Culture

Taste of the World KC

Kansas City is one of America's great food cities — from legendary BBQ and authentic dive bars to vibrant international cuisine from every corner of the world. Filter by what you're craving.

All Locations

Restaurant Map

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See how far each restaurant is from you
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Filter by cuisine · click any card to visit their website

All Restaurants

June – July 2026

Summer Calendar

Every free event, KC home match, and festival in one place. Tap any event chip to see full details.

JUNE 2026
KC Home Match
Fan Festival
Watch Party
Street Festival
Family Event
June 11 – July 19, 2026

Full Match Schedule

All 104 World Cup matches. Tap any match to see time, venue, and matchup. Knockout games update automatically as teams advance.

JUNE 2026
KC Stadium Match
Group Stage
Knockout Round
Final
FREE TO ENJOY · KANSAS CITY

About & Contact

Everything Kansas City has to offer this summer — gathered in one place, free to explore.

Our Mission

Showcasing the Best of KC — At No Cost

You don't have to buy a ticket to a sporting event to experience something special in the Kansas City metro. As the world arrives this summer, there is an incredible amount to see, do, taste, and enjoy across the city — much of it completely free.

The goal of this site is simple: bring all of it together in one easy place. Free events and watch parties, how to get around the metro affordably, summer happenings, the full match schedule, and a guide to Kansas City's vibrant, eclectic dining scene — home to multiple award-winning chefs and restaurants, legendary barbecue, authentic neighborhood gems, and flavors from every corner of the world.

Kansas City has so much to be proud of. This is a celebration of the best parts of it — gathered, organized, and shared so anyone can enjoy the city to the fullest this summer.

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