We’re officially 58 days out from the global tournament kickoff (June 11–July 19, 2026). And while Kearney and Holt aren’t dealing with downtown-style parking problems, we are positioned for something that hits just as hard:

commute disruption + schedule ripple effects.

This week is about staying steady as the Kansas City metro gets busier—so your employees can get to work, your deliveries stay on time, and your customers can confidently navigate KC-area experiences.

This week’s goal

Protect your operations. Reduce “late and stressed.”

Why this matters in a bedroom community

Let’s make it plain:

• A large share of our residents leave town daily for work and appointments. When KC traffic gets weird, your staffing gets weird.
• Vendor routes and deliveries often run through metro corridors. A slowdown means parts, inventory, and service calls can slip.
• Customers may change habits: some will avoid driving into KC, others will host guests locally and look for easy wins close to home.

This isn’t about parking lots. It’s about reliability.

A) The #1 question your staff will hear

“How do we get there?” (Arrowhead, Fan Festival, downtown activities, etc.)

Your business doesn’t need to be a travel desk. You just need a confident, consistent answer.

Staff-ready response (copy/paste)

“Great question. Most people use personal vehicles or rideshare. Kansas City is also rolling out tournament bus service with regional routes (details are still being finalized) including Liberty. If you want the latest official info, the Kansas City host site kansascityfwc26.com/getting-around-kc/ is the best source.”

(Short, helpful, and safe.)

B) Editor’s Note: Uber, Lyft & Turo (practical options)

We’re hearing locally that hotel shuttle service is unlikely—so visitors will lean on:

• Uber/Lyft (on-demand rides, evenings out, airport/downtown trips)
• Turo (car-sharing for visitors who want a vehicle without a rental counter)

How this applies to your business:

• If you’re customer-facing, consider a simple line online:
• “Rideshare and personal vehicles are common transportation options in our area.”
• If you run appointments, add a timing reminder for June/July:
• “Please allow extra travel time during high-traffic periods.”

(Neutral info — not an endorsement.)

C) Employer Pro Tip: write your June/July “commute policy” now

This is where readiness becomes real for Kearney businesses.

Pick one or two:

• flexible start times (even a 30–60 minute window helps)
• remote/hybrid options where possible
• a “traffic grace window” (consistent policy = less stress)
• carpool encouragement for KC commuters

Why now? Because in June/July, you don’t want to debate it day-of. You want a plan.

D) ConnectKC26 / tournament transit (watch for Liberty details)

Kansas City is preparing tournament transportation through ConnectKC26 (including regional routes). Liberty is expected to be included as a regional destination, with exact location details still to be announced. For more information and updates visit https://kansascityfwc26.com/getting-around-kc/

Kearney takeaway: your customers and employees will ask about regional options—so it’s worth knowing the basics and pointing to the official updates.

A Midwest “Welcome” to our Kansas City base camp teams

Kansas City’s metro region will host base camps for Argentina, Netherlands, England, and Algeria. Here’s how to say “Welcome!”

• Argentina (Spanish): ¡Bienvenidos!
• Netherlands (Dutch): Welkom!
• England (English): Welcome!
• Algeria (Arabic / French): أهلاً وسهلاً (Ahlan wa sahlan) / Bienvenue !

A little effort goes a long way—kindness is the language people remember.

This week’s one action (do it today)

Create a one-sentence “Getting There” line for your website, Google profile, or pinned post:

• “Allow extra travel time in June/July”
• “Rideshare is common”
• “Official tournament transit updates will be posted as they’re released”