Get to the Match. Like a Local. Llega al partido. Como un local.
KCI airport → downtown → Fan Festival. Free Airport Direct bus, $5/day Region Direct pass, RideKC Freedom for last-mile.
Last updated · Sources: KC2026 Host Committee · ConnectKC26 · RideKC
Of the four U.S. host cities this sprint, Kansas City has the simplest cheat sheet: one free airport bus, one cheap day pass for the rest, one ride-hail option for last-mile. The system was built specifically for the tournament window — and the airport leg is free.
Two ConnectKC26 passes and one ride-hailing option do almost everything. The match-day shuttle to Arrowhead is published separately on kansascityfwc26.com closer to each match.
| ServiceServicio | App / passApp / pase | How to payCómo pagar | Fare (USD)Tarifa (USD) | Hours / timeHorario / tiempo | Where it drops youDónde te deja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectKC26 Airport Direct KCI ↔ downtown |
ConnectKC26 Pass | Show ConnectKC26 Pass on board. | Free (Pass required) | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily | ConnectKC26 Bus Mall · 27th & Main · 2 blocks from FIFA Fan Festival |
| ConnectKC26 Region Direct unlimited city rides |
ConnectKC26 Pass | 1-Day Pass $5 · 7-Day Pass $25 · Full Tournament Pass $50. | $5 / $25 / $50 | tournament window | Between Fan Festival and dining/entertainment/shopping destinations regionally |
| RideKC Freedom On-Demand discounted ride-hail |
RideKC Freedom app | App-based; discount applied for FIFA visitors. | Discounted (varies) | Full RideKC service hours | Last-mile point-to-point |
| Downtown → Arrowhead match-day stadium shuttle |
Published per match | Match-day shuttle details published on kansascityfwc26.com closer to each match. | — | — | Arrowhead Stadium gates |
Five things a common fan asks before booking the trip.
Yes. ConnectKC26 Airport Direct is free between KCI and downtown — a valid ConnectKC26 Pass is required to board. Service runs 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily between KCI and the ConnectKC26 Bus Mall at 27th & Main, two blocks from the Fan Festival.
Sí. ConnectKC26 Airport Direct es gratis entre el aeropuerto KCI y el centro — necesitas el Pase ConnectKC26 para abordar. Opera de 6 a.m. a 10 p.m. todos los días, entre KCI y la terminal en la calle 27 y Main, a dos cuadras del Fan Festival.
Three options: 1-Day $5 · 7-Day $25 · Full Tournament $50. All three give unlimited rides between the Fan Festival and destinations across the region for dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Tres opciones: 1 día $5 dólares · 7 días $25 · Torneo completo $50. Las tres dan viajes ilimitados entre el Fan Festival y la región para comer, comprar y entretenimiento.
ConnectKC26 Bus Mall at 27th Street & Main Street, two blocks from the FIFA Fan Festival. Connect to Region Direct from there for the rest of the city.
Te deja en la terminal ConnectKC26, en la calle 27 con Main, a dos cuadras del Fan Festival. Desde ahí conectas con Region Direct para el resto de la ciudad.
A discounted ride-hailing option offered alongside ConnectKC26 services for FIFA World Cup visitors — useful for last-mile or off-route trips.
Un servicio de transporte por aplicación (tipo Uber) con descuento para visitantes del Mundial — útil para el tramo final o destinos fuera de las rutas de ConnectKC26.
Match-day shuttle and ride-share options are coordinated by the Host Committee and RideKC. Specific match-day shuttle details and pickup points are published per match on kansascityfwc26.com — check the day before your match.
El shuttle del día de partido y las opciones de transporte se coordinan por el Comité Anfitrión y RideKC. Los detalles específicos por partido se publican en kansascityfwc26.com — revísalo el día antes del partido.