KC2026 and Populous Unveil Renderings for FIFA Fan Festival™ in Kansas City

“Populous takes pride in designing the places where people love to be together, and no event unites the global community like the World Cup,” said Kelly Holton, senior principal at Populous. “We continue to design venues and experiences that enrich the fan journey, like the FIFA Fan Festival™, and we look forward to seeing Kansas City on the global stage as our city welcomes fans from around the world.”

“We partnered with our Host City Supporter Populous — the best in the business — to design the FIFA Fan Festival, leveraging their global expertise but also their deep understanding of this region to make sure we deliver together an unforgettable experience focused on sports, heart and hospitality,” said Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026.

Kansas City’s place as the heart of the tournament and Heart of America is woven into design elements throughout FIFA Fan Festival™ plans, including a grand, 65-foot-tall heart-shaped entrance to the National WWI Museum and Memorial’s south lawn. Designed for comfort, accessibility and enjoyment for the lifelong fan and those who are soccer-curious, FIFA Fan Festival™ will elevate the viewing experience with two large stages and 4,500 square feet of video boards, ensuring all guests can enjoy tournament action and live performances throughout the event.

FIFA Fan Festival™ will have a capacity of 25,000 people at a time. It will be open, at a minimum, on Kansas City match days and Team USA match days. Details about days and hours of operation will be announced closer to the tournament.