Kansas City is set for another packed World Cup weekend with an additional match at Kansas City Stadium. The weekend includes multiple games at local watch locations and the ongoing FIFA Fan Festival, which is open to the public with free tickets that require a reservation before entry.
Expect changing conditions: Friday brings a few showers and storms, with a low chance for storms through about 5 p.m. and temperatures in the 70s (high 78°F). Saturday will be warmer and more humid, with a low chance for isolated showers and storms before the match, and a high around 85°F. Sunday heats up again to a clear, windy day with a high near 92°F.
At Kansas City Stadium, Algeria plays Austria at 9 p.m. Saturday. Other listed match times in the guide include Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia at 7 p.m. Friday; Colombia vs. Portugal at 6:30 p.m. Friday; and DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan at 6:30 p.m. Friday. For fans attending Algeria vs. Austria, Kansas City Stadium’s clear bag policy applies: only clear bags 12" x 6" by 12" or smaller are allowed. Banners and flags are permitted, but must be no larger than 78" x 60". One factory sealed clear plastic 20 oz. water bottle per person is allowed, and no glass or metal containers will be permitted.
Friday and Saturday matches are also scheduled across Kansas City-area venues and watch parties, including FIFA Fan Fest and Johnson County Watch Party at Theatre in the Park; additional options are mentioned for downtown Olathe, Lawrence, and Kansas City’s KC Live! and other local locations.