Arrowhead Stadium

Holds the Guinness record for loudest crowd at 142.2 dB. Sits in the Truman Sports Complex. BBQ smoke fills the tailgate lots on match day.

Getting There

No rail; extensive parking lots, shuttle from downtown

Parking

Massive lots surrounding stadium

Bag Policy

Clear bags only

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What the official site won't say

Bag policy (what gets denied vs what the rules say)

Published bag policies and what actually clears the gate are not the same document. The published WC2026 rule allows clear bags up to roughly 30cm x 23cm x 15cm, plus a small clutch. In practice, individual venue security at the larger stadiums (I watched it at Lusail in 2022 and at MetLife on a non-WC event in 2024) rejects anything opaque, anything with a metal frame, and any "clear" bag with internal pockets dense enough that the screener can't see through. Drawstring bags get waved through more often than backpack-shape clear bags of the same volume. Bring nothing you can't fit in a pocket or a single transparent zip pouch, and assume a 10 to 15 percent chance the line in front of you loses something the rulebook said was fine.

Editor's note from Sam Halloway. Not affiliated with FIFA. More about this guide .

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Matches at Arrowhead Stadium

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group E

Ecuador

Curaçao

Jun 21 · 00:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group F

Tunisia

Netherlands

Jun 25 · 23:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group J

Argentina

Algeria

Jun 17 · 01:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group J

Algeria

Austria

Jun 28 · 02:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Round of 32

WINWinner Group K

3RD3rd Place

Jul 4 · 01:30 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Quarter-Final

WINWinner Match 95

WINWinner Match 96

Jul 12 · 01:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Arrowhead Stadium on match day?

The best way to reach Arrowhead Stadium is via No rail; extensive parking lots, shuttle from downtown. Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before kickoff for security screening.

What can I bring to Arrowhead Stadium?

Clear bags only. No outside food or drinks. Sealed water bottles may be permitted — check the latest FIFA guidelines.

How early should I arrive at Arrowhead Stadium?

Gates typically open 2-3 hours before kickoff for World Cup matches. Arrive early to enjoy the fan zone activities outside the stadium.

Is there parking at Arrowhead Stadium?

Massive lots surrounding stadium. Public transit is strongly recommended for World Cup matches due to heavy traffic.

Where should I stay near Arrowhead Stadium?

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