OPERATIONAL BRIEF: KANSAS CITY
International visitors require a valid passport and an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a B1/B2 Visa for entry into the USA.
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Boulevard drafts at Children's Mercy Park are ~$8.50. Bill Snyder Family Stadium (Manhattan) beer is sold in designated 'Powercat Porch' areas.
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN KANSAS CITY
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Children's Mercy Park
GETTING TO THE GROUND
For Manhattan (K-State), use the K-State Student Union shuttles. For Children's Mercy Park, use fan shuttles or parking lots at the Legends/Speedway area.
Warning: Road construction on I-70/US-24 is common; allow for extra travel time to Manhattan. Children's Mercy Park is in KANSAS, not Missouri—do not head to the Chiefs stadium area.
Modern soccer-specific stadium home to Sporting KC. Located in the Legends Entertainment District.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than 12x12x6 (Non-clear)
- Outside food/drink
- Professional cameras
- Drones
CRITICAL
CASHLESS and mobile ordering. Clear bag policy (12x12x6). AI Weapons detection at entry—no need to empty pockets for small items.
Exit routes & evacuation
Walk to the designated pickup points behind the East stand.
Exit toward the Legends Outlets or the designated rideshare/shuttle zones.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Kansas City International (MCI) / Manhattan Regional (MHK)
Transfer
MCI is 25 mins from Children's Mercy Park and 2 hours from Manhattan. MHK is 10 mins from the K-State stadium.
Tip
MCI is the main gateway for the region with a brand-new, modern terminal as of 2023.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Aggieville in Manhattan is the premier gameday social center. The Legends Outlets in KCK offers extensive shopping and pre-match dining.
RECOMMENDED
Aggieville (Manhattan) / The Legends (KCK) offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
M.L.K. Jr. Drive (Manhattan) / Village West Plaza (KCK)
M.L.K. Jr. Drive is the shuttle assembly hub in Manhattan. Village West is the central plaza for the KCK sports complex.
POLICE PROFILE
VISIBLE/STRICT
Local and University PD focus on traffic control and intoxicated guests. They are strict on public drinking outside of Aggieville or stadium terraces.