Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Kansas City for Jazz, Barbecue, and the World Cup
Kansas City is set to host six World Cup games in 2026, attracting global visitors to its vibrant culture. The city is renowned for its jazz, barbecue, and hospitality, making it a popular destination year-round. Recommendations for dining, accommodations, and activities highlight the best of both Missouri and Kansas sides of the city.
- ▪Kansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026.
- ▪The city is known for its rich traditions in jazz and barbecue.
- ▪Visitors can enjoy a variety of cultural events and local sports throughout the year.
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CultureWhere to Eat, Stay, and Play in Kansas CityKansas City will host six World Cup games in June and July of 2026—but year-round, the Midwestern city's unique blend of the old and new draw travelers.By Liz CookMay 22, 2026Processed with VSCO with a6 presetAnna Petrow/The TruittThis story was originally published by Condé Nast Traveler.This coming June, travelers from around the world will descend on Kansas City for the 2026 World Cup, with local matches being played at the 76,416-seat Arrowhead Stadium—the same place where American football fans usually cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs. The city is no stranger to international attention and the heavy flow of traffic that comes with it.
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