Officially the loudest
Arrowhead holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium. You don't hear it on TV. You feel it in your sternum.
On the schedule
History in the making
See it while you can
In December 2025 the Chiefs announced they're leaving GEHA Field at Arrowhead — their home since 1972 — for a brand-new, roughly $3 billion domed stadium across the state line in Wyandotte County, Kansas, targeted for around 2031.
Last seasons in the open-air cathedral
~2030The team plays on at Arrowhead through roughly the 2030 season. If you want to feel the roar in the place that made the roar — open sky, January wind, no roof to trap the sound and no roof to soften the cold — your window is now, not someday.
A genuine landmark
Part of the Truman Sports Complex off I-70 at the Blue Ridge Cutoff, east of downtown. Half a century of playoff Januarys live in these stands.
Coached by Andy Reid
Big Red on the sideline, a sea of red in the seats. Rosters change every year — this is the era you'll tell people you were there for.
Roster and schedule shift constantly — always check Chiefs.com for the current lineup and game dates before you plan a trip.
Don't get caught at the gate
The gameday playbook
Arrowhead runs on a few hard rules that surprise first-timers. Learn these four and you'll glide in while everyone else circles the lot.
Buy parking in advance
There is no cash at the gates — parking must be purchased ahead of time. Lots open about 4.5 hours before kickoff.
- Red Lots — closest in, a 5–10 minute walk to the gates.
- General Lots — the outer ring; cheaper, longer stroll.
Gates open two hours out
Stadium gates open 2 hours before kickoff. Get there early — the pregame energy in the bowl is half the experience, and the lines thicken fast near game time.
Clear-bag policy
Bags must be clear and within roughly 12" × 6" × 12", or a 1-gallon clear zip bag. Leave the backpack in the car. A small clutch is generally fine, but clear is the safe call.
Rideshare drop & pickup
Uber and Lyft use the Missouri Welcome Center on Blue Ridge Cutoff, between Gates 1 & 2. Drop a pin there for pickup before kickoff — postgame demand spikes hard.
Policies change season to season — always verify gameday details on Chiefs.com before you head out.
By the numbers
~76,000
seats in the bowl
4.5 hrs
before kickoff, lots open
No. 1
loudest stadium on Earth
Tailgate like a local
The party starts in the parking lot
In Kansas City, the tailgate isn't the warm-up act — it's a main event. Smoked meat, cornhole, and strangers becoming friends over a grill.
The Ford Tailgate District
The public party lives on the west side of Lot M and opens about 4 hours before kickoff. Free to walk in — live music, games, and the full sensory pregame even if you've never set foot in the stadium.
First-timer tips
- Pack it in early — the best lots fill before noon for a 1pm kick.
- Locals share. Compliment a brisket and you may end up with a plate.
- Dress for the actual weather, not the forecast — open-air January is real.
- Hydrate and pace yourself; it's a long, joyful day.
No ticket? No problem.
Where to watch
Sold out, off day, or just want the energy without the drive east? The city wears red on Sundays — and downtown turns into one giant living room.
KC Live! at Power & Light
The open-air KC Live! block in the Power & Light District lights up for every game — giant screens, a roaring crowd, and the closest thing to Arrowhead's volume you'll find without a ticket. Walkable from most downtown hotels.
More than football
Got a sports itch beyond the gridiron while you're in town? KC is a soccer city too.
The locker room is open
Chiefs Kingdom — talk ball
Predictions, parking hacks, where to find the best burnt ends near the stadium — drop in and trade notes with fellow fans and first-timers.
Plan the whole trip
Gameday is just the kickoff
Where to eat, where to stay, how to get around, and what to do the other 23 hours of the day — it's all in the full local guide.
Independent local guide — not affiliated with the Chiefs or the NFL. Always confirm gameday details on Chiefs.com.