Registration is now open for Kansas City's FIFA Fan Festival, the free local celebration of soccer that will run during the World Cup tournament in June and July.
"It's a big day people have been waiting for and we're glad we can make it happen," KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer told KCUR's Steve Kraske. "It's really where the World Cup will come to life. It is the intersection of global soccer and the passion that global soccer fans have, and what makes Kansas City so special."
Set on the lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial, the Fan Festival will host up to 25,000 fans at a time. It will serve as a central gathering place for match viewing, entertainment and global pride throughout the competition.
Most of the tickets will be free and general admission. There will be two premium options for $55 and $225, the Premium Garden Pass and the Legacy Lounge Pass, offering participants added amenities such as air conditioned viewing posts and additional food and beverage options.
All passes require registration in advance. General admission will be first-come, first-served and subject to capacity. Click here to reserve your ticket.
Fans who register will receive advance updates on programming, ticket options, and capacity notifications to help plan their visit.
All World Cup matches will be broadcast live on open days at the Fan Festival. The festival will be open during select periods, with themes for each week:
- Heartland Hello, June 11-14, 16
A Kansas City welcome to open the city’s FIFA Fan Festival will include local and global food, and familiar traditions. - Sports Town USA, June 19-21
This Kansas City theme highlights the region’s sports culture, and shows fans what it means to be part of a city that lives for the game. - The World’s Game, June 24-27
From chants and colors to movement and rhythm, this theme highlights the cultural expression that surrounds the game all over the world. - Home Team, July 3-5
This themed experience captures the spirit of a backyard Fourth of July celebration, inviting fans to enjoy the game with an American point of view. - KC Creates, July 9-11
This showcase highlights local artists, musicians, designers, and innovators alongside worldwide influences, revealing how ideas made in Kansas City contribute to global culture.
