Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri · United States
Capacity
76,416
Opened
1972
Location
Kansas City, MO
To KCI
17 miles
Noise Record
142.2 dB (Guinness)
Nickname
Chiefs Kingdom
About Arrowhead Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is the world's loudest outdoor sports venue — a Guinness World Record holder — and a fitting stage for FIFA World Cup 2026. Home of the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the dominant forces in the NFL with four Super Bowl titles in recent years, this 76,416-seat open-air bowl has been generating deafening atmospheres since 1972. Kansas City sits at the geographic heart of the United States, making it accessible from across the country and ensuring a blend of passionate local fans and visiting international supporters. World Cup matches here are certain to be loud, colourful and unforgettable — the Chiefs Kingdom fan culture is unlike anything else in American sports.
Arrowhead Stadium is widely regarded as the world's loudest outdoor stadium, a Guinness World Record holder with a recorded crowd noise of 142.2 decibels. Home of the Kansas City Chiefs — winners of four recent Super Bowls — the stadium's open bowl design concentrates fan noise to extraordinary levels.
Venue History
Arrowhead Stadium is widely regarded as the world's loudest outdoor stadium, a Guinness World Record holder with a recorded crowd noise of 142.2 decibels. Home of the Kansas City Chiefs — winners of four recent Super Bowls — the stadium's open bowl design concentrates fan noise to extraordinary levels.
Opened
1972
Home Team
Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
Surface
Natural grass
World Cup 2026 Matches at Arrowhead
Match Schedule
7 total matchesGroup Stage
Five group stage matches in the heart of America
Round of 32
Two first-round knockout matches
Round of 16
One Round of 16 match
Fixture List
Iran vs Costa Rica
Group D, Matchday 1Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Ivory Coast vs New Zealand
Group I, Matchday 1Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 18:00 local time
Morocco vs Costa Rica
Group D, Matchday 2Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 18:00 local time
Poland vs New Zealand
Group I, Matchday 2Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 21:00 local time
Morocco vs Iran
Group D, Matchday 3Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 18:00 local time
Poland vs Ivory Coast
Group I, Matchday 3Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 21:00 local time
1st Group I vs 2nd Group G
Round of 32Sun, Jul 5, 2026 at 21:00 local time
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Location & Access
Nearby Airports
Kansas City International Airport (KCI) — 17 miles
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Getting to Arrowhead
Bus Rapid Transit (MAX)
Kansas City's Troost MAX BRT route connects downtown KC to areas near the stadium. Match-day shuttle buses operate from multiple park-and-ride locations around the metro area.
Match-Day Shuttles
Official and commercial shuttle services run from downtown Kansas City hotels, the Power & Light district and Union Station on major match days. Check with the venue and local transit for schedules.
Car / Rideshare
Via I-70 East. The Truman Sports Complex has extensive free and paid parking. Rideshare pickup zones are well-organised. Tailgating culture means lots arrive hours before kickoff — plan accordingly.
From KCI Airport
No direct public transit from KCI to the stadium. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) or rental car is the practical option — approximately 20–25 minutes on the I-29/I-435 corridor.
Visitor Tips
- Use official match-day transport guidance for Kansas City; arrival windows and drop-off zones can change by fixture.
- Kansas City International Airport (KCI) — 17 miles is the practical airport starting point for most visiting fans.
- Prepare for sun, heat or rain because this is primarily an open-air venue.
- Book refundable hotels early and confirm transit options again after FIFA publishes final match operations.
Interesting Facts
- Arrowhead Stadium opened in 1972 and will host 7 World Cup 2026 matches.
- The venue capacity is listed at 76,416 for major events before FIFA match configuration.
- Arrowhead Stadium is widely regarded as the world's loudest outdoor stadium, a Guinness World Record holder with a recorded crowd noise of 142.2 decibels. Home of the Kansas City Chiefs — winners of four recent Super Bowls — the stadium's open bowl design concentrates fan noise to extraordinary levels.
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