- The Kansas City Metropolitan Area will host two group stage matches in two different stadiums.
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is located in Missouri, while Children's Mercy Park is located in Kansas.
Welcome to Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas. The Kansas City metropolitan area stretches along the Missouri River and encompasses both cities in both states. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is located in Missouri, while Children's Mercy Park is in Kansas. The two cities are known for their barbecue, their professional sports teams, and for being one of the largest metropolitan centers in the Great Plains. The metropolitan area will also host two group stage matches during the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™.
CONMEBOL Copa América™ matches to be played at Children’s Mercy Park
Tuesday, June 25: Peru vs Canada – Tickets
CONMEBOL Copa América™ matches to be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Monday, July 1: United States vs. Uruguay – Tickets
History of each stadium
One of the oldest CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ venues, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium was built in 1972 to be the home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. It holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest stadium, a record set in 2014 when the Chiefs played the New England Patriots. The stadium was also chosen as one of the 16 venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On the other hand, Children's Mercy Park was built in 2011 as a soccer-specific stadium for Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer. While it is the home of Sporting KC, the stadium has also become a regular venue for the US men's and women's soccer teams.
Transport:
Airport: Kansas City International Airport is located about 35 kilometers from Children's Mercy Park and 43 kilometers from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. For information on how to get to and from Kansas City International Airport, visit here.
Public transportation: Kansas City is served by RideKC. For more information about accessing public transportation in Kansas City, visit here.
About the city:
Kansas City refers to itself as the Soccer capital of America. Home to Sporting Kansas City of the MLS and Kansas City Current of the NWSL, the metropolitan area has also hosted many U.S. men's and women's national team games. KC is also home to the National Education Center for US Soccer Coaches When it comes to other sports, Kansas City is also home to the MLB's Kansas City Royals and the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.
The city is known as the City of Fountains, and even celebrates a holiday called “Fountain Day.” There are more than 200 water structures that visitors can find in the metropolitan area. Kansas City is also known for its jazz scene, barbecue, and professional sports teams.
Some notable tourist attractions include:
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Enjoy Kansas City-style barbecue
National World War I Museum and Memorial
During the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Current and Kansas City Royals will be competing and available to watch a home game if you wish.
Hospitality and travel
For all your hospitality needs and questions, visit here to see what Beyond Hospitality Group, partner of the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™, has to offer.
For ticket packages and other travel options, visit here to see what CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™ partner ABSOLUT Sport has to offer.
