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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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