FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City
Watch Parties
KANSAS CITY LOVES TO SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT FOR SPORTS, AND EVEN MORE SO FOR THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
Kansas City communities are also throwing celebrations all tournament long. Check out a handful of the many watch parties taking place across the Heartland:
FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City
The epicenter to watch the tournament and experience the best of the Heartland is at FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Located at one of the region’s most iconic landmarks, in the heart of KC, fans will enter Fan Fest through a 65-foot KC Heart gateway and into the largest free summer festivals this region has ever had. From watching matches on the 45-foot main stage to live music and local food and drinks, this is where fandom and entertainment meet the heart of the game.
The epicenter to watch the tournament and experience the best of the Heartland is at FIFA Fan Festival™ Kansas City at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Located at one of the region’s most iconic landmarks, in the heart of KC, fans will enter Fan Fest through a 65-foot KC Heart gateway and into the largest free summer festivals this region has ever had. From watching matches on the 45-foot main stage to live music and local food and drinks, this is where fandom and entertainment meet the heart of the game.
Soccer Capital Summer
Powered by Sporting Kansas City, this event series highlights KC's deep soccer roots through live events, watch parties and fan experiences built around the soccer fandom and legacy our city is known for.
Powered by Sporting Kansas City, this event series highlights KC's deep soccer roots through live events, watch parties and fan experiences built around the soccer fandom and legacy our city is known for.
Riverfront Watch Parties
Steps away from the first purpose-built stadium for women’s professional sports, Current Landing is turning the riverfront into a watch party destination. Enjoy live broadcasts of every major international match, food and beverage, family-friendly activities and surprise pop-ups and giveaways.
Steps away from the first purpose-built stadium for women’s professional sports, Current Landing is turning the riverfront into a watch party destination. Enjoy live broadcasts of every major international match, food and beverage, family-friendly activities and surprise pop-ups and giveaways.
Fútbol Fridays
Taking place in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, this indoor/outdoor Friday series at Green Street Market features live music, kids' games, food trucks and big-screen match viewing every Friday through the FIFA World Cup 26™ tournament. Each week has its own unique theme, including a "Red, White and GOAL!" America's 250th birthday edition.
Taking place in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, this indoor/outdoor Friday series at Green Street Market features live music, kids' games, food trucks and big-screen match viewing every Friday through the FIFA World Cup 26™ tournament. Each week has its own unique theme, including a "Red, White and GOAL!" America's 250th birthday edition.
Gooooal North KC
Attend seven free watch parties across the Northland with live entertainment, futsal courts, bouncy houses, food trucks and murals of iconic futbol legends traveling to each stop.
Attend seven free watch parties across the Northland with live entertainment, futsal courts, bouncy houses, food trucks and murals of iconic futbol legends traveling to each stop.
Johnson County, KS Watch Parties
Take in 28 matches over 20 days at the iconic Johnson County Theatre in the Park. From June 16 to July 19, this free event features a 30-foot LED screen alongside local food trucks, live entertainment and hands-on art experiences.
Take in 28 matches over 20 days at the iconic Johnson County Theatre in the Park. From June 16 to July 19, this free event features a 30-foot LED screen alongside local food trucks, live entertainment and hands-on art experiences.
Kick It in KCK
In the heart of downtown Kansas City, Kansas, these high-energy events will bring together live match broadcasts, international food, music, entertainment and the vibrant KCK community. Six matches will feature Spanish broadcasts, and all watch parties will be shown on massive projection and LED screens inside the climate-controlled venue.
In the heart of downtown Kansas City, Kansas, these high-energy events will bring together live match broadcasts, international food, music, entertainment and the vibrant KCK community. Six matches will feature Spanish broadcasts, and all watch parties will be shown on massive projection and LED screens inside the climate-controlled venue.
Match Day at Park Place
Cheer on the Argentina vs. Algeria match on June 16 at this watch party in Leawood, Kansas, featuring four giant viewing screens, a live DJ, special pop-ups, and food from surrounding Park Place restaurants.
Cheer on the Argentina vs. Algeria match on June 16 at this watch party in Leawood, Kansas, featuring four giant viewing screens, a live DJ, special pop-ups, and food from surrounding Park Place restaurants.
Score Lawrence Soccer Celebrations
The streets of Lawrence, Kansas, are turning into the ultimate soccer street parties to celebrate the beautiful game ahead of official watch parties. Free and open to the community, these events showcase where international soccer culture comes alive.
The streets of Lawrence, Kansas, are turning into the ultimate soccer street parties to celebrate the beautiful game ahead of official watch parties. Free and open to the community, these events showcase where international soccer culture comes alive.
Soccer in the City @ KC Power & Light District
Kansas City's original soccer bar, No Other Pub by Sporting Kansas City, and the surrounding entertainment district have hosted international match crowds since 2010. With wall-to-wall screens and an electric crowd energy on game day, this is where you’ll experience deep soccer culture for every match.
Kansas City's original soccer bar, No Other Pub by Sporting Kansas City, and the surrounding entertainment district have hosted international match crowds since 2010. With wall-to-wall screens and an electric crowd energy on game day, this is where you’ll experience deep soccer culture for every match.
Summer Soccer Celebrations
These four events across iconic districts of Overland Park, Kansas, will feature family-friendly live screenings of the KC matches. Fans can enjoy local food and drink, live music, face painting, balloon artists, outdoor video games and more.
These four events across iconic districts of Overland Park, Kansas, will feature family-friendly live screenings of the KC matches. Fans can enjoy local food and drink, live music, face painting, balloon artists, outdoor video games and more.
The World's Game Lives on Vine
Celebrate the world's game in a legendary place. As Kansas City takes center stage this summer, the 18th & Vine District becomes a vibrant gathering spot where music, history and community come alive on every corner. From high-energy watch parties to live jazz and unforgettable moments, this is where the game meets soul.
Celebrate the world's game in a legendary place. As Kansas City takes center stage this summer, the 18th & Vine District becomes a vibrant gathering spot where music, history and community come alive on every corner. From high-energy watch parties to live jazz and unforgettable moments, this is where the game meets soul.
There’s even more to discover across the Kansas City region. From shopping and dining to attractions and outdoor activities, check out all of the Things To Do in the Heartland.
