KC2026 International Soccer Resource Hub

International Guest Resources

The Overland Park Convention Center has compiled helpful information for international visitors in Overland Park and the Kansas City region for the KC2026 soccer summer events.

It includes information on:

Medical & Emergency Services
Public Safety
Legal & Consular Support
Guest Support Services
Places of Worship
Logistics & Financial Services

View the resource guide here.

Transportation

Chamber Resources

Soccer Events

Event Promotions

Transportation

Moving Around the Kansas City Metro

Whether you’re heading to a match, exploring FIFA Fan Festival™, or discovering all the incredible experiences across our region, ConnectKC26 is your go-to direct, free transportation solution!

Overland Park Welcome Hubs

Overland Park Convention Center

The Overland Park Convention Center will serve as a Transportation Hub Welcome Center during the 2026 international soccer event period in Kansas City, connecting guests to airport transportation, regional transit, FanFest activities, and match day transportation services.

Visitor assistance, transportation guidance, and international guest resources are available onsite throughout the tournament period.

The Transportation Hub will operate daily from June 8 through July 13, 2026. Outdoor seating will be available.

Overland Park Convention Center
6000 College Boulevard
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
(913) 339-3000

For more information, click here.

Oak Park Mall

Oak Park Mall is serving as a visitor welcome hub through the repurposing of a former restaurant space near the mall’s main 95th Street entrance.

Key features include:

Coordinated loading and unloading
Designated parking area
Easy access to Oak Park Mall amenities
Strategic service for Fan Fest and Stadium visitors

Oak Park Mall
11149 West 95th Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66214-1824
(913) 888-4400

Johnson County United Link
Circulator Service

Johnson County United Link is a circulator fare-service designed to connect riders to key destinations across the community. For a full map and additional details, click here: Johnson County United Link. This map is a draft from Johnson County Transit; an official map will be published soon.

Service highlights:

Two routes operating in Overland Park
Seven stops located throughout the city
Oak Park Mall serving as a central connection point across all routes

The Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride service will operate with 30-minute frequencies daily through July 16. It will operate with 60-minute frequencies daily beginning on July 17, running as long as funding is available.

Mondays-Fridays: 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturdays: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

BikeShareKC

Visitors can get around Overland Park with ease through a network of 60 rentable e-bikes available at key destinations across the city.

E-bike locations include:

Downtown Overland Park / Matt Ross Community Center
Roe Park
91st and Metcalf
105th and Metcalf
110th and Metcalf
Overland Park Convention Center

Chamber Resources

Soccer Events

View the FIFA Match Schedule here.

Overland Park specific events

Summer Soccer Celebration

Register for Overland Park's Soccer Celebration event here.

June 16, 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Clock Tower Landing
Downtown Overland Park

June 19, noon-5:00 p.m.
Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex
3700 Switzer Road

June 25, 3:00-10:00 p.m.
KC Cauldron Rally
Prairiefire entertainment district
5661 West 135th Street

July 3, 5:00-10:30 p.m.
Red, White and Bluhawk
Bluhawk
7951 West 160th Street

July 11, 5:00-10:00 p.m.
Clock Tower Landing
Downtown Overland Park

July 19, noon-5:00 p.m.
Prairiefire entertainment district
5661 West 135th Street

Event Promotions

FIFA Marketing Rules

View: FIFA World Cup 26 IP Guidelines

A Guide to FIFA’s intellectual property and commercial rights.

Public Viewing License

Apply online: publicviewing.fifa.org/public_viewing
If you expect a large crowd or sponsors submit your event by March 1st, 2026

Apply if your event is:

Special non-commercial: 1,000+ expected attendees (parks, churches, universities, community venues)
Commercial: any event with sponsors, paid entry, or other commercial benefit

Who does not need a license

- Sports bars, restaurants, and retail where sports are regularly televised as normal business

Regional Event Calendar

Add your event to the MARC Regional Events Calendar: MARC.org/World-Cup

To qualify:

Submit by April 3rd
Event dates: June 1 to July 19
Open to the public (ticketed ok), Permitted + insured, & FIFA IP compliant

Next step:

Create a MARC account and your listed contact will receive an update.

Kansas Tourism Office - Events Calendar

Submit your events.

Parade of Hearts Tourism Push

Overland Park is part of the Parade of Hearts, a regional partnership bringing cities together around a shared visitor experience.

What it offers:

A collaborative, multi-city tourism effort
A shared web-based platform to promote events, attractions, and special offers
New promotional opportunities for businesses, opening March 16

This partnership gives local businesses added visibility while helping visitors discover more to see, do, and experience across the region.

Oak Park Mall

Oak Park Mall is offering Overland Park Chamber members a 20% discount on advertising agreements committed/signed by May 15.

This includes parking lot activations (pop-up tents or trucks), digital marketing, large format advertising, as well as static ads and logo/QR code opportunities for businesses with a smaller budget. For details, contact Karla Engel at (913) 335-6188 or karla.engel@cblproperties.com.