CONNECTKC26
Be Prepared
To help provide a safe and pleasant journey for everyone, we ask that you observe the following guidelines when using ConnectKC26 bus services.
Before You Board
- Have Your Pass Ready: Please have your ConnectKC26 Pass ready for use. For quick and easy access, add it to your smartphone’s mobile wallet.
- Wait for Others to Exit: Allow passengers to exit the bus before you begin to board.
- Dress Code: For your safety, pants/shorts/skirts, a shirt/top and shoes are required to ride. Please remove any hoods or masks when you board.
- Service Animals Only: Only service animals are permitted on the bus.
- Personal Items: Please limit your personal items to what you can carry yourself. For a full list of prohibited items, visit here .
- You assume all risk of loss, theft or damage of personal property while using ConnectKC26 bus services.
Boarding the Bus
- Clear the Way: Please move aside to allow others to get on and off the bus.
- Strollers: For the safety of all passengers, all strollers must be folded and stored in the luggage bays underneath the coach during your ride.
During Your Ride
- Find a Seat: Please take a seat when one is available and keep your feet off the seats.
- Keep Aisles Clear: Store your personal belongings on your lap or on the floor, making sure to keep the aisles and doorways clear.
- Child Safety: Keep your children safe by holding them securely or making sure they are seated throughout the ride.
Be Considerate of Others
- No smoking, vaping, eating or drinking is allowed.
- Use earphones for personal entertainment devices.
- Please use appropriate language and a quiet “inside voice” during conversations.
- Refrain from any disruptive behavior.
- Respect your fellow passengers and the bus operator.
Prohibited Activities
- Soliciting money or distributing literature is not permitted.
- Use of alcohol.
- Excessive noise/screaming, violence or threats of violence, or any other behavior deemed to be inappropriate.
- Provoke, threaten, intimidate, bother, harass or abuse any other person.
- Weapons are not allowed on the bus. For a full list of prohibited items, please visit here .
Exiting the Bus
- Move to a Safe Distance: Once you have exited the bus, please move a safe distance away to allow the bus to depart safely.
- Have fun and be safe!
To ensure the highest standards for the ConnectKC26 bus services, these guidelines may be modified or revised at any time. The latest and effective version will be made available to you.
Plan Your Travel
Plan Your Travel
Kansas City will be buzzing with excitement during the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Have your ConnectKC26 passes reserved and ready for use in your mobile wallet. Expect traffic and allow extra time to get to your destination. Plan the specifics of your journey with details including real-time route updates, service locations and transportation connection options on KC2026.com/Transportation.
See ConnectKC26 locations by service route listed below.
Airport Direct
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Kansas City International Airport | ConnectKC26 Bus Mall, 2644 Warwick Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64108 |
Region Direct
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| North Kansas City* | 520 E 19th Avenue, North Kansas City, MO 64116 |
| Boardwalk Square | 8600 N Boardwalk Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64154 |
| Liberty | 1915 College Street, Liberty, MO 64068 |
| Worlds of Fun | 4545 NE Worlds of Fun Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64161 |
| Independence Square | 13910 E Truman Road, Independence, MO 64050 |
| Independence Center* | 18801 E 39th Street S, Independence, MO 64057 |
| Lee's Summit | 206 SW Market Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 |
| 3-Trails Transit Center | 9449 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64138 |
| KC Zoo & Starlight Theatre | 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 |
| Mission | 5251 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kansas, 66205 |
| Oak Park Mall* | 11855 W 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66214 |
| Overland Park Convention Center | 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211 |
| Lenexa City Center | 8700 Scarborough St, Lenexa, KS |
| Lawrence | 2315 Bob Billings Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66045 |
| The Legends | 10824 Parallel Parkway SPC 700, Kansas City, KS 66109 |
Royal Game Day Express – Region Direct to Kauffman Stadium
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| ConnectKC26 Bus Mall | Kauffman Stadium, Lot L |
| Independence Center* | Kauffman Stadium, Lot L |
Stadium Direct
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| ConnectKC26 Bus Mall | 2644 Warwick Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64108 |
| Graceway | 5460 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Raytown, MO 64133 |
| Independence Center* | 18801 E 39th Street S, Independence, MO 64057 |
| North Kansas City* | 520 E 19th Avenue, North Kansas City, MO 64116 |
| Oak Park Mall* | 11855 W 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66214 |
*Denotes Region Direct and Stadium Direct location
What you CANNOT bring
FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City will have a fenced perimeter, and all guests will be subject to security screening protocols, including metal detectors and a clear bag policy. See the full list of prohibited items.
Be Prepared
A digital pass is required for FIFA Fan Festival™ entry. Make sure you add your digital pass to your mobile wallet to ensure a smooth entry.
Drink plenty of water! FIFA Fan Festival™ will allow refillable, plastic water bottles (no glass or metal bottles permitted) and will have water stations so fans can stay hydrated on hot Kansas City summer days!
FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City is a cashless venue. Cash will not be accepted at any point of sale; only credit or debit card payments are accepted.
See Something, Say Something
Your safety is our priority. If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately to the nearest event staff or law enforcement officer, or KC26 Assist.
FIFA FAN FESTIVAL™
What to Expect
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City is one of the region's largest free summer festivals, bringing together live music, culture and community in the heart of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The festival takes place over 18 days from June 11–July 11, 2026 at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
Getting In: General Admission is free, but a pass is required for entry. Already have a pass? Make sure you add your digital pass to your mobile wallet to ensure a smooth entry.
- Watching the Matches: Select FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches will be screened live on the festival stages.
- Entertainment: Headliners and local icons will perform on the Main Stage. Click here to see the list of headliners and performance times.
- Plan Your Day: On-site, you can expect:
- Sponsor activations and interactive experiences
- Visit the official FIFA Store
- Local food and drink options

Open and Close Times
Please visit the FIFA Fan Festival Schedule page to see open and closing times
We encourage General Admission passholders to arrive early, as this pass is first-come-first served and subject to capacity limits. Visit our website and follow us on social media for real-time capacity updates.
*All dates and times are subject to change
Getting to FIFA Fan Festival™
Take ConnectKC26 Region Direct . A total of 15 routes across the region offering motorcoach bus service to the FIFA Fan Festival™.
- Other Services
- KC Streetcar
- Ride KC Bus
- Rideshare
Parking
There is no dedicated FIFA Fan Festival™ parking, and street parking is limited.
Cashless Venue
FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City is a cashless venue. Cash will not be accepted at any point of sale; only credit or debit card payments are accepted.
Accepted Form of Identification
An ID will be required for the purchase of alcoholic beverages – accepted forms at FIFA Fan Festival™ include:
- United States or Canadian Driver’s License
- United States or Canadian State ID
- Military ID
- Global Entry ID
- Valid Foreign and U.S. Passport/Passport Card
- Mexican Consular ID Card
All forms of ID must be a valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID that includes the date of birth. They cannot be a temporary, paper or digital copy of the ID.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water! FIFA Fan Festival™ will allow refillable, plastic water bottles into the venue (no glass or metal bottles permitted) and will have free water stations so fans can stay hydrated on Kansas City summer days!
What You CANNOT Bring
FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City will have a fenced perimeter, and all guests will be subject to security screening protocols, including metal detectors and a clear bag policy. See below for the full list of prohibited items:
Prohibited Weapons and Dangerous Items
- Firearms, knives, bladed weapons, ammunition, or components of guns
- Explosives, fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, compressed liquids
- Pepper spray, tasers, martial arts weapons
- Chains, metal rods, poles over 1 meter
- Projectiles, lighters, bottles, helmets, or hard hats
- Work tools of any kind
- Body protection gear or corsets (other than medical corsets)
- Any other object which could, in the opinion of event organizers, be considered a weapon
Bags and Containers
- Backpacks and large bags (only clear bags 12” x 6” x 12” or small non-clear bags 4.5” x 6.5” are permitted)
- Hard-sided bags or luggage
- Opaque containers
Recording and Communication
- Professional cameras with detachable lenses
- Tripods, selfie sticks, GoPro mounts
- Drones and aerial devices
- Laser pointers
Noise Producing Devices
- Vuvuzelas, airhorns, megaphones
- Unauthorized musical instruments
- Whistles
Beverages and Substances
- Glass bottles and containers
- Metal bottles
- Liquids over 100ml (except plastic bottles for refill)
- Illegal drugs and substances
- Outside food, drink, or alcohol (venue-purchased items only)
- Flammable substances, large permanent markers
Other Prohibited Items
- Umbrellas
- Banners/flags larger than 1.5m x 2m
- Political or offensive language
- Animals (except service animals requiring only verbal confirmation)
- Sports equipment, including inflatable balls, kites, frisbees, or darts
- Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, or scooters
Exceptions to the FIFA Fan Festival™ Prohibited Items list
- Empty, refillable water bottles (no glass or metal bottles permitted)
- Strollers, after inspection for prohibited items, will be permitted
- Prescription drugs will be permitted
See here for the full Code of Conduct
KANSAS CITY STADIUM
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Tournament Matches
Download the FIFA World Cup 2026™ app on App Store or Google Play to find details about Kansas City Stadium, including the bag policy, entry and the help center.