Home Cities Kansas City Kansas City A rising sports-travel city with the Chiefs and Royals sharing the Truman Sports Complex and a revitalized downtown Power & Light District for pre- and post-game.
Airports: MCI
Venues Where to stay in Kansas City Power & Light District (Downtown) Downtown KC's revitalized entertainment district — the best base for pre- and post-game, with a short drive to the Truman Sports Complex.
The best base: enjoy downtown then rideshare to Arrowhead or Kauffman.
KC Streetcar downtown; rideshare to the complex.
Short drive to the Sports Complex.
Kansas City International (MCI) ~20 mi.
The Power & Light District is KC's nightlife hub.
Best for: Best overall for a Kansas City sports weekend
Pros: Best nightlife and dining in KC, Streetcar and walkable downtown, Easy drive to Arrowhead and Kauffman
Cons: No rail to the Sports Complex, Drive/rideshare needed on game day
Truman Sports Complex Area Hotels along I-70 near the shared Chiefs/Royals campus — the shortest, simplest game-day base with easy parking and tailgating.
Pick this if the game is the whole point and you want the easiest possible game day.
No rail; driving and rideshare only.
Easiest driving option with major parking.
Kansas City International (MCI) ~18 mi.
Tailgating is the scene; nightlife is downtown.
Best for: Best for a game-only trip
Pros: Closest hotels to Arrowhead and Kauffman, Easy parking and tailgating, Simple highway access
Cons: Little to do off-site, Car essential
Best overall for a Kansas City sports weekend