World Cup 2026 Travel Guide to Kansas City: How to Get from Airport to Stadium (and to My Rental)

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World Cup 2026 in Kansas City

Kansas City is one of the official host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, which FIFA will brand as “Kansas City Stadium” during the tournament. This massive venue at One Arrowhead Drive in Kansas City, Missouri will host six games, including group-stage matches and a quarterfinal, making it one of the key World Cup hubs in North America.

Arriving at Kansas City International (MCI)

Most fans will arrive through Kansas City International Airport (MCI), northwest of the city, which connects to downtown by highway in roughly 20–25 minutes by car in normal traffic. Guests who prefer not to drive can take the RideKC 229 bus from the airport into the downtown area in about 50–55 minutes, while taxis, rideshares, and pre-booked airport transfers offer faster door‑to‑door service at a higher cost. For late‑night or early‑morning arrivals, taxis and rideshares are usually the most convenient because they run at all hours, unlike the bus, which follows a fixed schedule.

Getting to The Cottages at 10th & Benton

Once in town, World Cup guests can head to the rental at 10th Street and Benton Boulevard, located on Kansas City’s east side, just a short drive from the downtown core shown on the city’s transit maps. From downtown hotels, the Power & Light District, or Union Station, the simplest route is usually a rideshare or taxi straight to 10th & Benton, avoiding transfers and making arrival easy even for first‑time visitors. Guests with a rental car can follow the main east–west corridors from downtown, using local navigation apps to account for any road closures or World Cup traffic patterns.

Matchday: from 10th & Benton to the stadium

On matchday, fans will be heading to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in the Truman Sports Complex, home of the Kansas City Chiefs and one of the largest World Cup venues, southeast of downtown. The most straightforward option from 10th & Benton is to take a rideshare or taxi directly to the stadium gates, which avoids parking hassles and lets guests enjoy the pre‑game atmosphere without worrying about driving. Travelers who prefer public transit can ride into the downtown East Village area and then connect to RideKC services toward the stadium, such as buses that run between East Village and the Stadium Drive area near Arrowhead, though schedules and frequency should be checked on ridekc.org before each game.

World Cup guest tips for this rental

Because traffic around Arrowhead will be heavier on matchdays, guests should plan extra time for the trip from 10th & Benton, especially for evening kickoffs and knockout matches. Providing printed or digital directions from MCI to the rental, plus simple step‑by‑step guidance from the rental to Kansas City Stadium and back, will help international visitors feel confident navigating the city during the tournament.