Missouri is thrilled to welcome the world as Kansas City serves as a Host City to six FIFA World Cup 26™ matches this June and July, marking an unprecedented moment for our state and our transportation network.
We’re especially excited that four international teams – Argentina, England, Netherlands and Algeria – will establish base camps right here in our region. This global spotlight will bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Missouri, and we’re committed to supporting safe, reliable transportation throughout the tournament.
More information is available on the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City website, such as:
- FIFA Fan Festival™ schedule
- Match schedules
- ConnectKC26 bus service routes
- Trip planner
- Lodging, travel and dining options
What Travelers Need to Know
- Hundreds of thousands of visitors will be traveling into and through the region during the summer months. Increased traffic is expected to impact the entire state as high volumes of visitors travel between lodging and match venues.
- Nearly all state roadwork in the Kansas City region is happening off of the roadway during the tournament to maximize roadway capacity.
- Amtrak's Missouri River Runner will have an expanded 25% passenger capacity from June 15 through July 12 to accommodate increased ridership for World Cup matches.
- The 283-mile route between St. Louis and Kansas City includes stations in Kirkwood, Washington, Hermann, Jefferson City, Sedalia, Warrensburg, Lee’s Summit and Independence. Riders can plan their trip at moriverrunner.com.
- MoDOT will provide frequent public updates to help motorists make informed travel decisions.
- Follow statewide and district social media channels for the latest information.
- Check the Traveler Information Map for updates on work zones, traffic conditions and more statewide.
- Motorists in the Kansas City metro are encouraged to utilize KC Scout as an additional resource to monitor traffic conditions.
- Subscribe to eUpdates for news and traffic updates via text and email notifications.
Getting Around Kansas City
ConnectKC26 is your tournament bus service for the FIFA World Cup 26™, designed to connect fans and residents directly to Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead), Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and more. Whether you’re heading to a match, exploring FIFA Fan Festival™ or discovering all the incredible experiences across our region, ConnectKC26 has your transportation needs covered for the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Kansas City.
These services complement Kansas City’s existing transportation system to make exploring the city simple and stress-free. The community hub, as part of ConnectKC26, also has more information about impacts on city streets around event venues.
Media
Kansas City Project Updates
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Single lane closure on EB/WB MO-152 at N. Oak Trfy. for bridge work, June 19 & 22
CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting a single lane closure on eastbound/westbound Missouri Highway 152 at North Oak Trafficway on Friday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 3: 00 p.m. and Monday, June 22 from 9:00 a.m...
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NOW OPEN: Route Z bridge south of Orrick, MO is NOW OPEN, June 18
RAY COUNTY – The Route Z bridge over Keeney Creek from Agnes St. to Centennial Rd., south of Orrick, MO, is NOW OPEN. This route was originally closed due to a bridge replacement in February. Travelers may still notice workers finishing work off the...
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Kansas City area maintenance work for June 22-26
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from June 22 through June 26. All work is weather permitting.
Pettis County
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Ramp CLOSED on SB US-169 to Lou Holland/Richards Rd for pavement work, ONGOING - June 19
CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation CLOSED the ramp on U.S. Route 169 southbound to Lou Hollands/Richards Road, ONGOING until 8:00 a.m. on Friday, June 19, for pavement work. All work is weather permitting.
Motorists are reminded...
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Lane closures on I-70 near mile marker 85 for bridge demolition, June 24-26
SALINE COUNTY – Crews will be conducting lane closures on Interstate 70 near mile marker 85.8 from Wednesday, June 24 at approximately 7 a.m. until Friday, June 26 at approximately 7 a.m., for the demolition of the Nitrogen Ave. bridge over I-70...