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Children's Mercy Park Guide

MLS · Kansas City

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Last updated: 3/9/2026

Children's Mercy Park sits in the Village West entertainment district of Kansas City, Kansas — across the state line from downtown KCMO. The RideKC 101 bus serves the nearby Legends Transit Center, but most fans drive to the free general lots and pay for premium parking closer to the gates. Sporting KC matches feature a boisterous supporters' section behind one goal, and the Legends shopping and dining district is walkable from the stadium, making it easy to build a full afternoon around a match.

At a glance

Bag policy
Small bags only
Cashless
Cashless
Re-entry
In accordance with MLS security procedures, fans are no…
Gates open
Gates open 90 min before
Outside food
Sealed water only
Getting here
The RideKC Bus Route 101 (State Avenue Connex) serves the nearby Legends Transit Center from downtown Kansas City.
Family friendly
Free personalized ID wristbands for children are available at Fan Services kiosks (Sections 101 and 131) to assist in reunification if separated.
Home team:Sporting Kansas City

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Where to stay for Children's Mercy Park

Village West / The Legends area (Kansas City, KS), which offers several hotels within walking distance of the stadium.

Village West (Kansas City, Kansas)

This area is packed with world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and professional sports, making it a must-see for visitors. It's particularly convenient if attending events at Children's Mercy Park.

RideKC Bus Route 101 offers direct service to Children's Mercy Park. However, this neighborhood is further from the Missouri-side stadiums (Arrowhead, Kauffman, T-Mobile Center), requiring longer travel times and potentially transfers via public transit.

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Arrival and exit strategy

Transit and approach

The RideKC Bus Route 101 (State Avenue Connex) serves the nearby Legends Transit Center from downtown Kansas City. Shuttles are also available from various official satellite parking lots.

Rideshare and parking

Rideshare: The designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up zone is located on One Sporting Way, near the stadium's main entrance plaza.

Parking: Parking is free in many general lots like the Orange Lot at the Speedway, but fans are encouraged to pre-purchase parking passes for closer proximity and faster entry.

After the event

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The game-day experience

  • Atmosphere area: Situated within the Village West entertainment district, immediately adjacent to the Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets.
  • Tailgating: Tailgating is encouraged and permitted in specific official lots, including Lots E, F, I, D, CAB, and the STM lot. It is prohibited in the NFM and Legends Outlets lots.
  • Signature food: The 'Blue Hell' (a signature neon-blue vodka lemonade cocktail) and 'Brat-chos' (nachos topped with bratwurst and sauerkraut).
  • Fan tradition: The 'I Believe' chant led by the Cauldron supporters group and the raising of scarves during the club anthem.
  • Pregame institution: Johnny's Tavern (Legends) (1843 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66111)

Where to eat and drink nearby

Pregame picks

  • No Other Pub by Sporting KC
    1370 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 · Power & Light District

    Official bar of Sporting Kansas City with a 10-foot by 15-foot video wall, abundant TVs, a gaming parlor (bowling, golf simulators, foosball, ping pong, darts, arcade games), energetic crowds, and craft beers, serving as a major hub for soccer fans and offering transportation benefits to Children's Mercy Park.

    What to order: Craft beers, spirits, gourmet bar food, tacos, shareable plates.