KC's World Cup Fan Fest: Free, Premium & Rooftop Passes

0:00Kansas City is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA fan festival with big plans unveiled by KC-20026 officials. The event takes over the lawn at the World War I Museum and Memorial, fitting 25,000 soccer fans. They'll shut down the South Lawn a full month early to build out the space. Ticket choices make it easy for everyone to join. Free general admission gets you in the main area with a 4,200 square foot screen and local food spots. Step up to the $55 premium garden pass for exclusive viewing zones and special eats, or drop $225 on the legacy lounge ticket with rooftop perks and top shelf drinks. Fans who missed out on pricey game tickets are buzzing about this instead. A couple from Springfield scrapped their old summer ideas after hearing the details, figuring it's a smart swap from $2,000 nosebleeds too. Festival vibes with fellow die-hards. Organizers say screens stay on through every arrowhead stadium match,

1:00and they'll cover games from other cities too, though watchtimes aren't set. Yet, everything feels real now, with under 70 days until kickoff. This spot lights how Kansas City plans to pulse with World Cup energy, pulling global fans into its own backyard bash. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news.