Kansas City's Sports Facilities

Home to championship teams, diehard followers and an impressive roster of major athletic events, the Heart of America is a sports fan's paradise. In fact, Kansas City was recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the Top 10 Cities for Sports-Crazed Fans.

In addition to an undeniable sports culture that delights in welcoming visitors to join the crowd, KC's affordability and central location make it an ideal location for athletic events of all types and sizes. The metro area’s well-appointed venues include award-winning professional sports stadiums, state-of-the-art convention facilities and modern, multi-functional arenas.

Get acquainted with the region's many facilities for sporting events.

 


    Kansas City Convention Center

    Learn more

    Multiple Volleyball Courts inside the KC Convention Center's Exhibit Hall

    Indoor facility: Conventions & meetings

    Encompassing more than 800,000 square feet, the Kansas City Convention & Entertainment Facilities can serve all your meeting needs under one roof. Not only is it all in one location, the complex is connected to major downtown hotels and parking by skywalks and underground walkways.

     

    • 800,000 square feet
    • 2,400-seat theater
    • Largest contiguous space: 388,800 square feet
    • Total number of meeting rooms: 48
    • Ceiling height: 33 feet in Halls ABC; 42 feet in Halls DE
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, lights, Certified LEED Silver, LED scoreboards, connected parking, outdoor festival plaza, column-free
    • Hotel rooms within 1 mile: 3,500

     

    Municipal Auditorium

    Learn more

    Indoor facility: Arena, auditorium, theater

    Historic Municipal Auditorium, a venue inside the Kansas City Convention Center, holds the distinction of having hosted more Final Fours than any other American venue.

     

    • Total seating (arena only): 10,721
    • Ceiling height: 92 feet
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, lights, Certified LEED Silver, LED scoreboards, connected parking, outdoor festival plaza, column-free
    • Hotel rooms within 1 mile: 3,500

     

    T-Mobile Center

    Learn more

    T-Mobile Center Exterior

    Indoor facility: Arena

    The glass arena hosts the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship each year, as well as an excellent roster of concerts and live events.

     

    • 18,000+ seats (arena only)
    • Largest contiguous space: 17,000 square feet
    • Ceiling height: 98 feet
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, lights, locker rooms, dressing rooms, LED scoreboard, ribbon boards, multi-event capability, green room, parking, column-free
    • Total number of hotel rooms within 1 mile: 3,500

     

    Kauffman Stadium

    Learn more

    Outdoor facility: Baseball

    Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, is known as one of the most beautiful ballparks in baseball.

     

    • 37,903 seats
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, restaurants, kids’ area, field lights, high-definition scoreboard, conference center, parking
    • Total number of hotel rooms within 1 mile: 660

     

    Arrowhead Stadium

    Learn more

    A full Arrowhead Stadium on a sunny day

    Outdoor facility: Football

    Home to the Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead Stadium is a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment destination that delivers an unmatched fan experience.

     

    • 79,451 seats
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, lights, locker rooms, high-definition scoreboard, 20 meeting spaces, custom bars, parking
    • Total number of hotel rooms within 1 mile: 660

     

    Children's Mercy Park

    Learn more

    Sporting Kansas City Fans at Children's Mercy Park

    Outdoor facility: Soccer

    Located in Kansas City, KS, Children's Mercy Park is home to the region’s MLS and NWSL franchises, Sporting Kansas City and the Kansas City Current.

     

    • 18,467 seats
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, five clubs, Wi-Fi, DAS, roof covering every seat, parking
    • Total number of hotel rooms within 1 mile: 812

     

    Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex

    Learn more

    Youth soccer players on the field at sunset

    Outdoor facility: Soccer

    In addition to 12 lighted synthetic fields with scoreboards, the Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex provides nearly 1,100 square feet of meeting space suitable for captains or volunteer meetings and event check-ins.

     

    • 12 fields
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, lights, scoreboards, meeting space, field cooling system, tournament storage area, referee lounge, permanent first aid, free Wi-Fi, basketball/tennis courts, skate park, playgrounds, parking
    • Total number of hotel rooms within 1 mile: 5,200

     

    Swope Soccer Village

    Learn more

    Outdoor facility: Soccer

    State-of-the-art Swope Soccer Village features nine full-size fields (six synthetic turf, three natural grass) in the heart of KC's historic Swope Park.

     

    • 9 fields
    • Features: Concessions, restrooms, lights, scoreboards, meeting space, tournament storage area,  permanent first aid, free Wi-Fi, parking

     

    Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex

    Learn more

    Entrance to the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex

    Outdoor facility: Soccer

    Located in Olathe, KS, this facility features nine all-weather artificial turf soccer fields.

     

    • 9 all-weather, artificial turf soccer fields
    • Lighted fields for night play
    • Multipurpose building and concessions
    • Features: Two hotels, shopping venues, dining establishments, parking

     

    Cable Dahmer Arena

    Learn more

    Indoor facility: Arena

    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.

     

    • 131,972 square feet
    • Total seating (arena only): 5,800 fixed seats
    • Largest contiguous space: 75,000 square feet
    • Total number of meeting rooms: 25
    • Ceiling height: 52 feet
    • Features: Ice rink, concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, scoreboards, parking

     

    Hy-Vee Arena

    Learn more

    Multiple sporting events taking place on the courts of Hy-Vee Arena

    Indoor facility: Arena

    Boasting a rich history of sporting events hosted in past years, the renovated Hy-Vee Arena is now the nation's first multi-level sports complex.

     

    • 82,000 square feet
    • Features: Volleyball/basketball/pickleball courts, indoor track, parking, local restaurants on site

     

    Central Bank Sporting Complex

    Learn more

    Rendering of soccer fields at Central Bank Sporting Complex

    Outdoor facility: Soccer, lacrosse, baseball/softball, football

    Five minutes from Children's Mercy Park, this Kansas City, KS, facility features state-of-the-art soccer fields perfect for tournaments and other competitions.

     

    • 10-field complex opening in 2022
    • Features: Synthetic turf, concessions, restrooms, locker rooms, scoreboards, parking

     

    Legends Field

    Learn more

    Legends Field baseball diamond beneath a colorful sunset

    Outdoor facility: Baseball

     

    • Total Seating: 6,537
    • The furthest seat is only 50 feet from the field of play
    • Features: Concessions, lighted scutch grass field, center field party area, party decks/suites, parking

     

    Golf Courses

    Learn more

    Find spectacular shots at dozens of golf courses across the region.

     

    • 76 golf courses in KC metro area (public and private)
    • Highest-rated public course: Ironhorse in Leawood
    • Longest course: Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate (7,251 yards)

     

    LEVELUP Esports Arena

    Learn more

    Gamers competing at LEVELUP Arena

    Indoor facility: Esports arena

    Immerse yourself in next-era competition at the only dedicated Esports space in the Midwest.

     

    • 15,000 square feet
    • Features: 100 gaming computers and consoles

     

    Interested in Hosting a Sports Event in Kansas City?

    Please contact Becky Harsch if you are interested in learning more about Kansas City's sports facilities.

    Becky Harsch, CMP National Accounts Manager

    816-691-3823 | bharsch@visitkc.com

    Email Becky