FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will be free to attend, but fans should plan ahead before heading out. The event requires a digital pass, has limited capacity and includes rules for transportation, bags, water bottles and prohibited items.
FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will bring thousands of fans to the National WWI Museum and Memorial during the 2026 World Cup. The official fan celebration will feature live match screenings, entertainment, food, drinks and family-friendly activities on selected event days.
KC2026, the local organizing committee for Kansas City’s World Cup host city events, is asking fans to check their passes, transportation options and entry rules before arriving.
General admission is free, but entry is first come, first served and subject to capacity. A digital pass does not guarantee admission if the venue reaches its limit.
The Fan Festival will take place at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will be held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. The site will serve as Kansas City’s official gathering place for match viewing, live music and World Cup-related activities.
KC2026 says the festival area will be able to host up to 25,000 people at one time. Fans should check each day’s schedule before leaving, since match screenings, performances and other programming may change.
Daily schedules posted by organizers include gate times, featured matches and entertainment. All acts, events and times are subject to change.
The event will not have dedicated parking for all visitors. Organizers are encouraging fans to use public transportation, ConnectKC26 services, designated walking routes or rideshare.
Fans should save digital passes before traveling
Fans must obtain and save their digital passes before arriving at the festival. KC2026 also recommends saving ConnectKC26 passes to a phone’s mobile wallet to make transportation easier.
The entry pass allows fans to request admission to the event, but attendance will still be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the site reaches capacity, entry may close even for people who have a pass.
Families and groups should check their passes before leaving home and allow extra time for walking, security screening and locating entrances.
Children may attend the event, but organizers say anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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ConnectKC26 will help fans reach the festival area
ConnectKC26 is the official transportation network for the tournament in Kansas City. The service is designed to connect different parts of the region with areas near the Fan Festival and Kansas City Stadium.
The Airport Direct service will offer transportation between Kansas City International Airport, known as KCI, and the ConnectKC26 Bus Mall near downtown Kansas City, several blocks from the festival. A valid ConnectKC26 pass is required.
KC2026 says Airport Direct will operate about every 15 minutes from June 11 through July 13, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The transportation network also includes regional routes and stadium service. Organizers recommend checking route updates, park-and-ride locations, service hours and travel information before each trip.
Backpacks, umbrellas and outside food are not allowed
Several items are prohibited inside FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City.
The list includes backpacks and large bags, umbrellas, metal or glass bottles, outside food and drinks, alcohol, professional cameras with detachable lenses and other items that could interfere with security or event operations.
KC2026 graphics also highlight that backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, metal or glass bottles, outside food, outside drinks, alcohol and professional cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.
Fans should review the full list before leaving. If someone arrives with a prohibited item, security staff may deny entry or require the item to be removed from the area.
Security screening will be in place at festival entrances, so traveling light may help reduce wait times.
One empty refillable water bottle is allowed
KC2026 is encouraging fans to stay hydrated during summer event days in Kansas City.
The festival will allow one empty refillable water bottle per person. Metal and glass water bottles are not permitted. Free water refill stations will be available inside the festival grounds.
The water bottle exception applies only to bottles allowed under event rules. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, except for specific medical needs covered by the official policy.
Families attending with children should plan for sunscreen, comfortable clothing, walking time and breaks during the day. Umbrellas are prohibited, so fans should check allowed options for sun protection before arriving.
The event will be cashless
FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will operate as a cashless event. Food, beverage and merchandise vendors will accept debit and credit cards.
Fans should bring an electronic payment method or compatible card. KC2026 also recommends checking event information online before leaving, especially for updates involving weather, transportation, capacity or schedule changes.
The official KC2026 website includes sections for transportation, prohibited items, frequently asked questions, maps and Fan Festival updates.
FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will take place at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, with free admission, required digital passes and entry subject to capacity.
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