Arrowhead Stadium – tournament stadium description

What will Arrowhead Stadium be called during the 2026 World Cup?

Arrowhead Stadium will be called Kansas City Stadium during the 2026 World Cup. This name change is in line with FIFA's practices, which require the use of neutral stadium names during international tournaments. The purpose of these regulations is to avoid conflicts with official tournament sponsors and to ensure that sports venue names do not promote specific commercial brands unrelated to the event. The name Kansas City Stadium refers to the location of the stadium, a city in the central US city of Kansas City, Missouri.

What changes will need to take place at Arrowhead Stadium before the 2026 World Cup?

Prior to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City will undergo significant upgrades. The Kansas City Chiefs are planning an $800 million renovation of the third oldest stadium in the NFL. The scope of the renovation project would touch every aspect of the 52-year-old stadium. The two biggest changes to the stadium itself would be above and below it. For the first time since the stadium was built in 1972, the Chiefs plan to build a 360-degree upper grandstand, which would allow fans to move around the stadium more easily. It would also create more food and drink outlets, toilets and shopping areas, which would reduce congestion in other parts of the stadium. A new car park will be built to give players, VIPs and other special guests a better access point to the arena.

Prior to the start of the World Cup, all stadiums will have to undergo tests to demonstrate whether they meet the detailed FIFA requirements for such a major event. Changes made to the venues as a result could include upgrades to the pitch surface, seating enhancements, improved accessibility and updates to stadium technology and security systems to ensure the arenas meet FIFA's international standards.

How will Arrowhead Stadium be used for the 2026 World Cup?

Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, will host six matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with four group stage matches scheduled for June 16, 20, 25 and 27, one round of 32 match scheduled for July 3 and a quarter-finals match scheduled for July 11.

What hours will the 2026 World Cup games at Arrowhead Stadium be broadcast?

The 2026 World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City are likely to be played at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 21:00 local time (Central Time). Converting these times to UK time (BST), the matches will be available for viewing at 18:00 and 21:00 and 00:00 and 03:00 the following day, respectively. In Australia (AEST), they will be available for viewing at 03:00, 06:00, 09:00 and 12:00 the following day. So fans in the UK will be able to watch the matches in the evening, and at night the following day. Fans in Australia will watch the matches in the night, in the morning and afternoon the following day.

Where is Arrowhead Stadium, the stadium for the 2026 World Cup, located?

Arrowhead Stadium is located in the city of Kansas City, which lies on the border of two states, Missouri and Kansas, in the United States. Kansas City is one of the larger cities in the Midwest region, located on the Missouri River. The Kansas City region is known for its dynamic cultural scene, particularly in jazz music, and as a centre for culinary BBQ delicacies. The city is also an industrial and commercial centre, with a well-developed educational and entertainment infrastructure.

What are the characteristics of Arrowhead Stadium, the 2026 World Cup stadium?

Started in 1968, construction culminated in the opening of the facilities just before the start of the season in 1972. Arrowhead Stadium has the distinctive shape of an elliptical bowl with semi-circular cut-outs on the north-west and south-east sides to accommodate oval screens. No other venue in the world has been formed in this way. Maintained in club red, three-storey stands surround the playing field on all sides. All of the stadium's lighting is located above the top floors of the two longer stands, due to the lack of a roof. Kansas City Chiefs Stadium is also known as one of the loudest venues in sports.

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