Residents and visitors alike now have a source for information related to World Cup activity in Lawrence and Douglas County.

The website lawrence2026.com is designed to be a hub for information about local events, transportation options, business resources and more as the community prepares for the worldwide men’s soccer tournament taking place in Kansas City, Missouri, in summer 2026.

Maintained by the community’s Unified Command — dubbed Lawrence 2026 — the website provides background on the World Cup’s role in the local community, as well as important dates, news and notices that will help those living in the community navigate the changes and challenges of thousands of visitors coming to the area.

Lawrence2026.com is also a centralized resource for visitors looking for information about activities, transit, safety, dining, entertainment and more in Lawrence and Douglas County.

“Going into 2026 and anticipating next summer’s activity, we want to be sure residents are aware of this tool for information throughout the preparation period and during the World Cup itself,” said Erinn Barcomb-Peterson of the Unified Command’s Joint Information Center. “Lawrence2026.com is designed to be a dynamic site that can reflect updates and priorities between now and summer 2026.”

Media Contact: City Communications, citycommunications@lawrenceks.gov

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