Pro sports in Kansas City
3 pro teams play in Kansas City. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Kansas City teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Kansas City?
- Kansas City has 3 pro teams: the Kansas City Royals (MLB), the Sporting Kansas City (MLS) and the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL).
- Where do Kansas City's teams play?
- Arrowhead Stadium (Chiefs), Kauffman Stadium (Royals) and Children's Mercy Park (Sporting Kansas City).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Kansas City?
- Kansas City (MCI) is the closest major airport, about 26 miles (42 km) from Arrowhead Stadium — roughly 37 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Kansas City
The best BBQ argument in America, jazz history and fountains everywhere. Make a weekend of it.
💬You're here for the BBQ — burnt ends are the local specialty and everyone has a joint they'll defend to the death. The Nelson-Atkins (with the giant shuttlecocks on the lawn) is free and fantastic, and the jazz history at 18th & Vine is the real deal.
🍽 Eat
- KC BBQ — Burnt ends — the KC specialty.
- The Crossroads / jazz district — Beyond the 'cue.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Power & Light District — The downtown entertainment block.
🎨 See & culture
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — Free, with the giant lawn shuttlecocks.
- American Jazz Museum — At historic 18th & Vine.
🎯 Things to do
- Country Club Plaza — Walkable shopping and fountains.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Loose Park & the Plaza — Green space in the middle of it all.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Kansas City
Vacation rentals across Kansas Cityon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.