KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Seattle Seahawks on August 28th at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Friday's game below.
Backyard Football and NFL PLAY 60
Friday's matchup will spotlight Backyard Football, a popular video game first introduced in the late 1990s as part of the Backyard Sports franchise, which has revived to reach a new generation of fans. Prior to kickoff, fans attending the game can visit a Backyard Football-themed activation in the Ford Tailgate District featuring gaming stations, giveaways, a football throwing game, and photo opportunities with iconic Backyard Sports character Pablo Sanchez. In addition, Pablo Sanchez will be available for photos with fans near Section 118 outside the Hall of Honor during the first quarter. Inside Arrowhead Stadium, the Backyard Football aesthetic will be integrated into graphics, animations, video elements, and live moments throughout the game.
Additionally, the game will celebrate NFL PLAY 60, a league-wide initiative created to encourage kids to get active for at least 60 minutes each day. In honor of NFL PLAY 60, the Chiefs Flag Teams of the Game, YMCA Girls 14u and the 14u Girls Play Flag Football, will take the field at halftime Friday to showcase their skills in a scrimmage, giving fans a chance to see the next generation of athletes compete under the lights.
Game Entertainment
Country music artist Ava Lynn will perform the national anthem prior to Friday night's game. Lynn, who showcased her vocal talents as a contestant on NBC's The Voice, recently released her single Boy I Dreamed You. Known for her faith and family inspired storytelling, Lynn blends classic country sounds with relatable real-life themes to bring a distinct feel to her music. The University of Kansas NROTC program will present Friday's colors.
Parking and Traffic
Parking lots for Friday's game open at 2:30 p.m. All fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance at www.arrowheadstadiumkc.com/plan-your-visit/parking-transportation/game-plan to make the process as smooth as possible for all fans.
Heavy delays are expected due to rush hour traffic on Interstates 435 and 70, as well as streets around the Truman Sports Complex due to the start time of Friday's game. Fans are asked to plan in advance and arrive several hours prior to kickoff to avoid rush hour and minimize delays. It is suggested that drivers who are not going to the game but normally travel past the Truman Sports Complex identify an alternate route to avoid rush hour back-ups. Fans can track traffic and ongoing MoDOT construction through the KC Scout camera network at www.kcscout.com/ or can get real-time traffic updates on the Waze app.
Fans should access all tickets and passes through www.mychiefsaccount.com or the Chiefs Mobile app prior to arrival.
Tickets and parking passes are mobile only and fans are encouraged to save to their mobile wallet for easy access.
Fans can find additional information and view an interactive parking map by visiting www.arrowheadstadiumkc.com/plan-your-visit/parking-tailgating/maps-directions.
Tune In
Fans who are unable to attend Friday's game can tune in to KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan), the Home of the Chiefs Radio Network, as "Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus, former Chiefs WR Danan Hughes, and sideline reporter Josh Klingler call the action.
Tico Sports will produce a Spanish-language broadcast available on the Audacy app ("Chiefs en Espanol") and KWOD 1660 AM within the Kansas City market featuring Oscar Monterroso, Hannah Bassham and sideline reporter Alvaro Alvarez. Additionally, the Spanish-language broadcast will be available on KSSA La Ke Buena (105.9 FM and 1470 AM) in Garden City and Liberal, Kansas, as well as KWXD 103.5 FM in Pittsburgh, Kansas, and Joplin, Missouri, and KEKS 103.1 FM in Emporia, Kansas. Radio broadcasts are also available to stream on the Chiefs Mobile app within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metro area.
Friday evenings game will be broadcast on KSHB/Chiefs Preseason TV Network. The crew of Ari Wolfe (play-by-play announcer), Trent Green (analyst), Kimmi Chex (sideline analyst), and Matt McMullen (sideline reporter) will call the game.
Stadium Gates and Mobile Entry
All Arrowhead Stadium gates will open at 5 p.m. for the 7 p.m. kickoff. Gates for guests with tickets on the CommunityAmerica Club Level will open at 4:30 p.m. Guests are reminded to access their mobile tickets and parking passes in advance of the event and add them to their mobile wallet for expedited entry.
Ford Tailgate District
The Ford Tailgate District, located in Lot M and on the north side of the stadium closest to Lancer Lane, will open at 3 p.m.
The Ford Tailgate District is a free space for all fans to enjoy drinks, food trucks, tailgating games and live entertainment leading up to kickoff. This week the district will feature live music from The Accidental Moguls, DJ Lazer with emcee Spencer Davis. There will be special performances by Chiefs Rumble and Chiefs Cheerleaders. Partner activations for this game include Audacy, Ford, Hy-Vee, G.E.H.A Good Luck Letters, TAMKO, and Tickets For Less. Additionally, there will be a Kingdom Kids poster pickup location, a face paint artist, airbrush tattoo artist, and the Backyard Football activation which includes opportunities to meet Pablo Sanchez, play the Backyard Football game and take part in photo ops and a football toss game.
Drum Deck
The Chiefs introduced the Drum Deck in 2019 as the home for two gameday traditions – the Drum Honoree and the Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader. Chiefs Legend and former wide receiver Danan Hughes will serve as Friday's Drum Deck Honoree. Hughes was drafted by the Chiefs in 1993 in the seventh round and spent his entire six-year career in Kansas City.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Trimble will serve as this week's Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader.
First Pass
Friday's First Pass will be thrown by Raegan Schurr, Senior Director of Adaptive Programs at the YMCA. Schurr has worked for YMCA focusing on support work for individuals with disabilities and leading community inclusion training. She also leads YMCA of Greater Kansas City's Challenger Program, which provides adaptive sports for athletes of all abilities. Receiving the pass will be Chiefs Legend and former cornerback Trent Bryant.
Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat presented by United Airlines
This week's Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat, presented by United Airlines, honoree is Special Olympics Kansas athlete, Lisa Elsener. Elsener has competed in the Special Olympics for 52 years and has represented Special Olympics USA on the world stage. Most recently, she won a gold medal in alpine skiing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Additionally, she has been an educator at Johnson County Community College for the past 37 years.
Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle
This week's 50/50 Raffle beneficiary is the Hunt Family Foundation.
Raffle tickets will be at the standard price of 400 tickets for $100, 150 for $40, 60 for $20 and 10 for $10.
Fans who are not at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday can also participate in the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle by visiting www.chiefs5050.com.
Online ticket sales are currently live, but fans must be located in the states of Missouri or Kansas at the time they purchase a ticket online. In-person raffle tickets will remain on sale through the end of the third quarter. The winning ticket will be announced in-stadium and posted online during the fourth quarter of the game and winners do not need to be present to win. Credit and debit cards will be the only form of payment accepted by 50/50 Raffle sellers.
Accessibility Services
Arrowhead Stadium is dedicated to delivering an inclusive and welcoming experience for all guests through a wide range of accessibility services, including:
- Mobility Assistance: Complimentary mobility cart service and wheelchair support are available before and after the game to help guests reach their seating locations comfortably.
- Sensory Support: A Sensory Room presented by Window World and sensory kits equipped with tools to help guests self-regulate and enjoy the game environment.
- Nursing Lounge: A private space featuring gliders, electrical outlets, a handwashing sink, lockers, and a changing table to support nursing parents.
For a complete list of available services, guests are encouraged to visit www.arrowheadstadiumkc.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility.
Concessions Value Pricing
Arrowhead Stadium offers value pricing at select concession locations throughout the stadium during preseason matchups. Multiple popular items, including hot dogs, pretzel bites and popcorn – all priced at $5 – will be available at all Little Caesars and Tailgaters locations.
All concession stands will also have value sodas for $5 and will still have full offerings on top of the value items.
Cashless
All concession stands and retail points of sale are completely cashless. In addition to traditional scan and chip reader options for credit/debit cards, all fixed points of sale offer mobile tap or scan payment options, including Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. In-stadium hawkers and vendors are credit card only.
Safety and Security
The NFL's clear bag policy is in place for all events at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can visit www.arrowheadstadiumkc.com/plan-your-visit/clear-bag-policy for important information on the clear bag policy and a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.
Although the clear bag policy remains in effect, guests are encouraged to avoid bringing bags into the stadium whenever possible to expedite entry.
Fans can visit www.arrowheadstadiumkc.com/plan-your-visit/prohibited-permitted-items for a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.
If guests have questions or need assistance, including with accessible services, they can contact Fan Experience at (816) 920-4237 or by email at fanexperience@chiefs.com.
Beginning six hours prior to kickoff, guests can also text (816) 920-4237 with location and issue.
Timeline for Chiefs vs. Seahawks on Friday, August 28
2:30 p.m. – Parking Gates Open
3:00 p.m. – Ford Tailgate District Opens
4:30 p.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level Gates Open
5:00 p.m. – All Arrowhead Stadium Gates Open
6:00 p.m. – Team Warm-Ups Begin
6:57 p.m. – Seahawks Team Introduction
6:59 p.m. – Chiefs Team Introduction
7:00 p.m. – National Anthem
7:03 p.m. – Coin Toss
7:05 p.m. – Kickoff
