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One of the biggest questions surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to KC in 2026 is “how are visitors going to get around the city?” Introducing: ConnectKC26.
🚌 KC2026 reveals regional transportation plan for FIFA World Cup
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⚽️ Find out who’s playing in Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup
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KC2026 Reveals Regional Transportation Plan for FIFA World Cup
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Yesterday, KC2026 revealed ConnectKC26, a regional transportation plan designed to move visitors and residents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. The plan introduced three direct motorcoach services:
Region Direct: Daily service connecting the FIFA Fan Festival at the National WWI Museum and Memorial to 15 key regional sites with service every 20 minutes.
Stadium Direct: Match day service for ticket holders, offering rides to Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) from the FIFA Fan Festival and four park-and-ride locations: Highway 40, Independence Center, North Kansas City, and Oak Park Mall.
Airport Direct: Daily service running every 15 minutes between downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and KCI.
Currently, KC2026 has 215 buses ready for service (each bus holds 53 people), but will need more prior to next summer. Services open soon, but for a detailed look at ConnectKC26, check out this video. 👇
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🍸 Agave Spirits for All: Oh Hey, Agave! returns for the 2nd year on Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Guild. Enjoy agave spirits, cocktails, food by Yoli & KC Taco Company, and local vendors bringing celebrated Mexican traditions to Kansas City. VIP Experience available.*
⚽️ Lucky Draw: This Friday at 9am, head to the Power & Light District for The Draw at KC Live!, where FIFA will assign Group Stage matchups for the World Cup and we find out which teams will play in Kansas City. The event features live entertainment, special appearances, giveaways, photo ops, and more!
🎤 We’re Live: On Saturday, December 13th, don’t miss The Live Live Show, a family-friendly community event put on by Northland CAPS students benefitting The Dakota Rogers Project. The show features 20 vendors, food & drink, live music & comedy, puppy adoptions, and more!
🦡 Return of the Honey Badger: Ex-Chief Tryann Mathieu teased a return to the NFL after his retirement earlier this year. Mathieu teased this on Kay Adams’ show “Up & Adams” at Arrowhead Stadium.
⛳️ On Par for Preservation: Oakwood Country Club has established the 1881 Foundation Inc., giving the club a nonprofit designation to fund preservation. This makes Oakwood one of just 35 clubs across the country to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and have nonprofit status.
🎁 Merry at the Market: Don’t miss the second weekend of The Holiday Market, an indoor pop-up inside Union Station curated by Farfalla Events. The event runs this Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm, as well as 12/14, 12/20, and 12/21.
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