Discover recent coverage from local, regional and national outlets featuring Kansas City. From travel and food to sports and culture, these stories reflect how the city is showing up around the world.
Where to Eat, Play, and Stay During the Kansas City 2026 World Cup Matches
Kansas City has quietly but quickly become the beating heart of American soccer over the past 25 years. That same all-in energy spills over into just about everything else KC does.
Soccer Capital of America Is Now the Soccer Capital of the World
Front Office Sports
The World Cup Gives Kansas City a Rare Turn in the Global Spotlight
The New York Times
Why Soccer Powerhouses Are Obsessed With Kansas City
The Wall Street Journal
Inside America’s budget-friendly, BBQ-obsessed World Cup city
The Independent
KC Among Best Weekend Getaways Across the USA
Lonely Planet
The World’s First Barbecue Museum Is a Feast for the Senses
Smithsonian Magazine
Kansas City Attractions Earn Best of the Midwest Awards
Midwest Living
The US city that’s the true heartland of America
The Australian
KCI among Best US Airports in 2024
Travel + Leisure