World Cup 2026 Kansas City Trip from NYC -- Arrowhead Stadium Guide
Want to attend a World Cup match outside of MetLife Stadium? Kansas City / Arrowhead Stadium is one of the best options for New York-based fans. Here is everything you need to plan the trip.
Distance from NYC
1,200 miles -- fly
Getting there
Flights from JFK or Newark to Kansas City International (MCI). Flight time: 3 hours. Fares: $80-200 round-trip. Arrowhead Stadium is in suburban Kansas City -- a car or rideshare is the most practical option from the airport (20 min).
Matches at this venue
USA vs Paraguay (June 12), Argentina vs Algeria (June 12), and other marquee group stage matches. Kansas City is the USA home opener venue and will have the most intense American fan atmosphere of any group stage match.
Where to stay
Downtown Kansas City (Power and Light District) or suburban hotels near Arrowhead in the Truman Sports Complex area.
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Key tip
The USA group stage opener on June 12 will be one of the most electric matches of the tournament -- the American home crowd at Arrowhead. If you are going to travel for one non-MetLife match, this is it.
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