CASEY IS EXPECTING TO HOST THOUSANDS OF DUTCH TOURISTS. YOU CAN’T MISS THEM. DUTCH FANS WILL COVER THEMSELVES IN ORANGE MARSHALL, A LARGE GROUP TO THE STADIUM AND JUMP LEFT AND RIGHT TO FORM A BIG WAVE. THE TEAM WILL PLAY THEIR FINAL GROUP STAGE MATCH IN KANSAS CITY ON JUNE 25TH AGAINST TUNISIA. AND SPEAKING OF THESE DUTCH FANS, WE GET TO MEET ONE OF THE BIGGEST THIS MORNING. KMBC9 S RACHEL RIPP IS LIVE FOR US. INTRODUCE US TO THE NETHERLANDS MOST FAMOUS SUPERFAN, RACHEL. HOW’S HE LIKING IT HERE IN THE HEARTLAND SO FAR? HEY, GOOD MORNING JAMIE. HE’S LIKING IT. HE’S ACTUALLY BEEN TO KANSAS CITY BEFORE. I’M JOINED HERE BY DANIEL. HE’S KNOWN AS THE ORANGE SUIT MAN. SUPER FAN FOR THE NETHERLANDS. SO WHAT CAN WE EXPECT THIS SUMMER AS FAR AS THE DEDICATION FROM THESE FANS? YEAH, AS I TRY TO SAY TO ALL THE AMERICANS, IT’S GOING TO BE SOMETHING YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THINK OF THE SUPER BOWL AS A VERY SMALL, SMALL EVENT COMPARED TO WHAT WE’RE GOING TO HAVE HERE IN KANSAS CITY. THE DEDICATION FROM THE DUTCH FANS, IT GOES BACK MANY, MANY YEARS. OF COURSE, THREE TIMES FINALISTS IN THE WORLD CUP, THREE TIMES LOSERS. SO THERE’S A LOT OF ROMANTIC HEARTBREAK. ALWAYS THE BRIDESMAID, NEVER THE BRIDE. IN OUR GAMES, THE DEDICATION, IT GOES ALL OVER THE WORLD. ONE OF THE RECOLLECTIONS I HAVE WAS A GAME WE PLAYED IN 2019 IN BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND, WHICH WAS A QUALIFIER FOR THE AND WE HAD ABOUT 6 TO 7000 DUTCH FANS APPEARED THERE ON A TUESDAY NIGHT IN BELFAST, WITH OUR BUS TO THE POINT THAT THE POLICE WERE ALMOST CAUGHT OFF GUARD. SO WE’RE GOING THROUGH THESE SMALL COBBLESTONE BRITISH NORTHERN IRISH EXCUSE ME, STREETS AND THE FANS. PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FROM THEIR HOME BALCONIES, MAKING DINNER, LOOKING DOWN AS WHAT IS GOING ON HERE AS WE TRAVERSE THE TOWN IN OUR BUS, ON OUR WAY TO A STADIUM. SO IT’S JUST A REAL EXAMPLE THAT THE DUTCH FANS SHOW UP. NO MATTER WHERE, NO MATTER WHERE WE PLAY IN THE WORLD, OUR ORANGE LEGION WILL BE THERE. ABSOLUTELY. NOW, FOR ALL THE BUSINESSES LISTENING OUT THERE, WHAT SHOULD THEY BE DOING TO MAKE THESE DUTCH FANS FEEL AT HOME? PREPARE FOR THEM? YEAH, WE TALKED A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE DUTCH TERM FOR COZINESS AND COMING TOGETHER. AND I THINK THAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT PART. WE WANT TO MAKE THE BARS HERE FEEL LIKE A PLACE IN AMSTERDAM OR IN ROTTERDAM OR IN EINDHOVEN. I HAVE TO MENTION ALL OUR CITIES HERE BEFORE I GET FLAK FROM OUR DUTCH FANS BACK HOME. BUT YOU KNOW, AND THAT MEANS, YOU KNOW, PLAYING ANDRE HAYS OR DUTCH MUSIC, COMING TOGETHER, HAVING SOME GOOD DUTCH FOOD OPTIONS, SOME DUTCH ENVIRONMENT THERE, A LOT OF ORANGE, OBVIOUSLY, AND THE FANS WILL FLOCK TO THAT. OKAY, NOW I KNOW HERE AT BOULEVARD BREWING THEY HAVE AN ORANGE BEER. HOW DO YOU THINK THE FANS WILL REACT TO THIS? WELL, WE’VE BEEN THROUGHOUT THE MORNING HERE, HAVE BEEN IN TOUCH WITH OUR FANS BACK HOME IN THE NETHERLANDS AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE EASY ORANGE IS ALREADY ON THE BUCKET LIST FOR OUR HARDCORE DUTCH SUPPORTERS. SO IT’S MAKING WAVES VERY EARLY ON. SO I THINK WE’LL BE VERY EXCITED. OKAY, AMAZING. AND THEY’RE EVEN ACTUALLY EXPANDING THE PATIO AREA HERE AT BOULEVARD BREWING JUST SO THEY CAN ACCOMMODATE ALL THESE FANS THAT THEY’RE GOI
Netherlands fans will march through downtown Kansas City in traditional Orange Fanwalk
Updated: 10:31 AM CDT May 20, 2026
Kansas Citians won’t be able to miss the swarm of orange that comes along with Netherlands national team supporters. The Netherlands, which will be based out of the Kansas City Current’s training facility in Riverside, Missouri, during the World Cup, will bring plenty of fans with them. Those fans don’t miss an opportunity to paint the town orange, and it will be no different when they arrive in Kansas City. At home, fans create an orange wave, marching to the match while decked out in orange from head to toe. And when the Netherlands takes on Tunisia in Kansas City on June 25, their Orange Fanwalk will take over downtown Kansas City. Since it wouldn’t exactly be an easy walk to Kansas City Stadium, or Arrowhead, fans will instead walk from the Power & Light District to the FIFA Fan Festival. “It is inspiring to see how the global sport of football is bringing fans from across the globe to the Soccer Capital of America in Kansas City,” said John Moncke, president of Power & Light. “In the U.S., Kansas City has a reputation for being home to the most passionate sports fans in the country, and the Oranje supporters are amongst the most iconic supporters in the world. We look forward to welcoming all of you to the place where the original soccer celebrations began at the Kansas City Power & Light District, and we look forward to joining you in the march to the match.” Fans can begin to gather at 11 a.m. at Power & Light. The Orange Fan Team, including Yuki, FeestDJRuud, Yves Berendse and artist JEA will kick off the entertainment. The Fanwalk will depart at 12:15 p.m., led by the iconic Orange Bus. Once fans arrive at the Fan Festival, they will celebrate one final time before heading to the stadium. “Kansas City is a city that breathes sports and energy, and the Orange Fanwalk through downtown is a perfect fit for that spirit,” said Marianne van Leeuwen, director of professional football with the largest Netherlands sports association. “We are very much looking forward to matchday and are grateful that Kansas City will turn orange together with us. Our goal is to give every fan an unforgettable experience.”Kansas City is offering several bus route options to help fans get to Kansas City Stadium on match days. You can learn more about transportation options at the links below or by visiting KC2026.com. “We are just weeks away from welcoming Oranje supporters to Kansas City and experiencing the incredible passion and energy they bring to the World Cup atmosphere,” said Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026. “We are proud that FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will serve as a gathering place for fans from around the world to celebrate the global game together, and we’re excited to welcome thousands of Dutch supporters whose spirit and enthusiasm will help turn the Heartland orange.” The Netherlands takes on Tunisia at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —
Kansas Citians won’t be able to miss the swarm of orange that comes along with Netherlands national team supporters.
The Netherlands, which will be based out of the Kansas City Current’s training facility in Riverside, Missouri, during the World Cup, will bring plenty of fans with them.
Those fans don’t miss an opportunity to paint the town orange, and it will be no different when they arrive in Kansas City. At home, fans create an orange wave, marching to the match while decked out in orange from head to toe.
And when the Netherlands takes on Tunisia in Kansas City on June 25, their Orange Fanwalk will take over downtown Kansas City. Since it wouldn’t exactly be an easy walk to Kansas City Stadium, or Arrowhead, fans will instead walk from the Power & Light District to the FIFA Fan Festival.
“It is inspiring to see how the global sport of football is bringing fans from across the globe to the Soccer Capital of America in Kansas City,” said John Moncke, president of Power & Light. “In the U.S., Kansas City has a reputation for being home to the most passionate sports fans in the country, and the Oranje supporters are amongst the most iconic supporters in the world. We look forward to welcoming all of you to the place where the original soccer celebrations began at the Kansas City Power & Light District, and we look forward to joining you in the march to the match.”
Fans can begin to gather at 11 a.m. at Power & Light. The Orange Fan Team, including Yuki, FeestDJRuud, Yves Berendse and artist JEA will kick off the entertainment. The Fanwalk will depart at 12:15 p.m., led by the iconic Orange Bus.
Once fans arrive at the Fan Festival, they will celebrate one final time before heading to the stadium.
“Kansas City is a city that breathes sports and energy, and the Orange Fanwalk through downtown is a perfect fit for that spirit,” said Marianne van Leeuwen, director of professional football with the largest Netherlands sports association. “We are very much looking forward to matchday and are grateful that Kansas City will turn orange together with us. Our goal is to give every fan an unforgettable experience.”
Kansas City is offering several bus route options to help fans get to Kansas City Stadium on match days. You can learn more about transportation options at the links below or by visiting KC2026.com.
“We are just weeks away from welcoming Oranje supporters to Kansas City and experiencing the incredible passion and energy they bring to the World Cup atmosphere,” said Pam Kramer, CEO of KC2026. “We are proud that FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City will serve as a gathering place for fans from around the world to celebrate the global game together, and we’re excited to welcome thousands of Dutch supporters whose spirit and enthusiasm will help turn the Heartland orange.”
The Netherlands takes on Tunisia at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 25.