The Heart of America is celebrated as a top destination for both fans and competitors, known for its passionate game-day atmosphere and energized crowds. Its central location and strong value are joined by sports facilities designed to support events of all sizes and the fan bases that come with them.
From award-winning professional stadiums to multi-purpose indoor arenas and world-class soccer complexes, the region’s venues are ready to host events at every level.
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Professional Stadiums
Kauffman Stadium: Home of the Kansas City Royals, Kauffman Stadium is known as one of the most beautiful ballparks in baseball. The stadium can seat over 37,000 fans and has hosted major events outside of professional play, including Banana Ball and national touring artists.
The Kansas City Royals have announced plans for a new stadium in downtown Kansas City, MO, slated to debut in 2030. Learn more about the team’s move here.
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium: The Kansas City Chiefs call GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium home. This state-of-the-art sports and entertainment destination delivers an unmatched fan experience—it’s the loudest stadium in the world for a reason.
The Kansas City Chiefs have announced plans for a new stadium in Kansas City, KS, slated to debut in 2031.Learn more about the team’s move here.
Sporting Park: Located in Kansas City, KS, Sporting Park is home to Sporting Kansas City and has welcomed many unforgettable moments in sports and culture. Hosting championships games, World Cup qualifiers and live music shows, the stadium has established itself as a premier sports and entertainment venue.
CPKC Stadium: Recently named Professional Sports Field of the Year by the Sports Field Managers Association, CPKC Stadium is the world’s first stadium purpose-built for a women’s professional sports team. The 11,500-seat waterfront stadium is LEED Gold certified and has set the stage for record-breaking moments in women’s sports.
Multi-Purpose Arenas & Venues
Kansas City Convention Center: Encompassing more than 800,000 square feet, the Kansas City Convention Center can serve all your event needs under one roof. Not only is it all in one location, but the complex is also connected to major downtown hotels and parking by skywalks and underground walkways.
Municipal Auditorium: Set inside the Kansas City Convention Center, Municipal Auditorium has a rich history in college basketball. It’s the permanent home of the NAIA Basketball Championship and holds the distinction of having hosted more Final Fours than any other American venue.
T-Mobile Center: With seating for more than 18,000 fans, the glass arena hosts the Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments each year, as well as an excellent roster of concerts and live events. The Kansas City Power & Light District is also on its doorstep, providing dozens of entertainment and dining options just steps away.
AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk: A first of its kind destination in America, the 420,000-square-foot facility anchors the growing Bluhawk District and features an NHL-regulated ice rink, multi-purpose courts, a championship turf field, and a world-class performance training center. It also houses the LEVELUP Esports Arena for competitive gaming.
Cable Dahmer Arena: Located in Independence, MO, Cable Dahmer Arena plays host to numerous events throughout the year. The arena is home to the Kansas City Mavericks, a member of the ECHL, and the Kansas City Comets, a member of the Major Arena Soccer League.
Hy-vee Arena: Hy-Vee Arena is the nation’s first multi-level, multi-functional sports complex. The arena houses two separate floors with premier playing spaces for recreational and elite athletes, as well as dining and retail space in the historic West Bottoms.
Legends Field: Home of the Kansas City Monarchs, Legends Field has 4,500 fixed seats and can hold up to 20,000 people for concerts and special events. The field is adjacent to Tanger Kansas City at Legends, where fans can shop and dine before and after each game.
Soccer Facilities
Recognized as the Soccer Capital of America, Kansas City has invested more than $650 million in soccer infrastructure in the last 15 years, building and improving facilities to support everything from local leagues to professional and international competition.
Swope Soccer Village: Settled in the heart of historic Swope Park, this state-of-the-art complex has served as the training site for U.S. and international teams, MLS and NWSL clubs, along with hosting championship-level events such as the NCAA Div. II Men’s & Women’s Soccer Championships. This facility has been selected by England as the team’s base camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Compass Minerals National Performance Center: Sporting KC’s state-of-the-art Compass Minerals National Performance Center in Kansas City, KS, is known for its advanced training pitches, comprehensive sports performance lab and as the home of the U.S. Soccer National Coaching Education Center. This facility has been selected by Argentina as the team’s base camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
The University of Kansas Health System Training Center: Part of the KC Current’s training facility complex—and the first training facility built specifically for a women’s professional sports team in the U.S.—the training center was designed to focus on all aspects of player health including training, nutrition and sports medicine care. This facility has been selected by the Netherlands as the team’s base camp during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex: One of the largest youth and amateur soccer complexes in the nation, the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex has hosted regional and national tournaments, collegiate showcase events and MLS academy competitions. In addition to 12 synthetic fields with scoreboards, the complex includes nearly 1,100 square feet of meeting space suitable for team and tournament operations.
Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex: Serving as one of the homes to Heartland Soccer Association, America’s largest tournament and league host, and located in Olathe, KS, this facility features nine all-weather artificial turf fields and has established itself as a premier competitive venue.
Compass Minerals Sporting Fields: This 52-acre world-class sports complex in Kansas City, KS, has served as a training site for NWSL teams and international competitors. It’s conveniently located near Tanger Kansas City at Legends, Sporting Park and other Sporting KC facilities.
Central Bank Sporting Complex: Five minutes from Sporting Park, this Kansas City, KS, facility features state-of-the-art soccer fields perfect for tournaments and other competitions. It’s also one of the most inclusive sports complexes in the nation, with a field designed to accommodate power wheelchairs.
Paragon Star: One of the region’s newest sports destinations and anchored by 10 FIFA-quality multi-purpose fields, Paragon Star in Lee’s Summit, MO, hosts major regional tournaments and serves as an elite training facility for local clubs.
