KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Detroit Lions on Sunday, October 12 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Sunday's game below.
Crucial Catch
As part Sunday night's matchup, the Chiefs will honor the 17th season of the NFL's annual Crucial Catch campaign, bringing increased awareness toward screenings for numerous types of cancer.
This partnership between the NFL and the American Cancer Society has impacted 1.9 million lives through education, navigation, and screening reminders for different types of cancer. Through grants, merchandise sales, NFL Auction, and numerous fundraising efforts, the initiative has raised more than $35 million dollars toward cancer research. In addition, over 840,000 screenings have been provided in communities of need through CHANGE grants.
For more information related to Crucial Catch, please visit NFL.com/CrucialCatch.
Game Entertainment
Recording artist and American Idol season 19 finalist Grace Kinstler will perform the national anthem. The 24-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, is a Berklee College of Music graduate who previously performed the national anthem for Chiefs Kingdom in 2022 and has appeared on several other stages including the Rose Bowl Parade. The Emporia Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors.
At halftime, a tribute to the NFL's Crucial Catch initiative will be performed led by the Kansas City-based Lost Wax Band. Seven ribbon flags will be carried by 80 Season Ticket Members to represent the seven cancer survivors and doctors from The University of Kansas Cancer Center who will be honored.
Secret Chiefs
Secret Chiefs is a new food-meets-football YouTube series from the Chiefs that brings disguised celebrity Chiefs Legends and superfans to select Chiefs Kingdom tailgates to try their best bites. For a chance to appear in Secret Chiefs and meet the celebrity judges, fans should visit chiefs.com/fans/secretchiefs and tell us why we should swing by their tailgate.
Parking and Traffic
Parking lots for Sunday's game open at 3 p.m. All fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance atwww.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/plan-your-visit/parking-transportation/game-plan to make the process as smooth as possible for all fans. 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 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 are encouraged to plan and arrive early. Guests using rideshare services may drop-off and pick-up at the Missouri Welcome Center located between Gates 1 and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff. Fans can find additional information and view an interactive parking map by visiting www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/plan-your-visit/parking-tailgating/maps-directions.
Tune In
Fans who are unable to attend Sunday'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") within the Kansas City market and on KSSA La Ke Buena (105.9 FM) in Garden City, Kansas, as well as KSMM-AM 1770 in Liberal, Kansas, featuring Oscar Monterroso, Hannah Bassham and sideline reporter Alvaro Alvarez.
Both radio broadcasts are also available to stream on the Chiefs Mobile app within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metro area.
Sunday's matchup will be featured on NBC (KSHB) and Peacock with Mike Tirico (play-by-play announcer), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) calling the game.
Stadium Gates and Mobile Entry
All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7:20 p.m. kickoff. Gates for guests with tickets on the CommunityAmerica Club Level will open at 5 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 3:30 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 Dead Bettys and DJ Lazer with emcee Spencer Davis. There will be special performances by Chiefs Rumble and the Chiefs Cheerleaders. Partner activations for this game include Coca-Cola, Crown Royal, Jim Beam, Svedka, Audacy, Draft Kings, Envision Outdoor Living Products, Hy-Vee, I GOT IT, McDonald's, TAMKO, The University of Kansas Health System and the Club Magenta activation for T-Mobile customers.
GEHA Deck
The Chiefs introduced the GEHA Deck in 2019 as the home for two gameday traditions – the Drum Honoree and the Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader. Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen will serve as this week's Drum Honoree. Allen was drafted 126th overall by the Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft. In his final season with the Chiefs in 2007, Jared Allen earned his first of five Pro Bowl selections and the first of four first-team All-Pro honors, while leading the NFL with 15.5 sacks.
Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat presented by United Airlines
This week's Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat, presented by United Airlines, honoree is Carla Griffin. From 1980-88, Griffin was the handler for Warpaint, the Chiefs former live horse mascot featured on gameday. Today, she serves as the fundraising chair on the board for HorsePower, a non-profit organization offering hands-on therapeutic horsemanship programs for at-risk youth. Carla and her husband, Randy, have been Season Ticket Members for 30 years out of their 40-year marriage.
Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle
This week's 50/50 Raffle beneficiary is the Hunt Family Foundation. Raffle tickets will be at the new standard pricing of 10 for $10, 60 for $20, 150 tickets for $40, and 400 for $100. Fans who are not at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday can also participate in the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle by visiting www.chiefs.com/fans/5050raffle.
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
GEHA Field at 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.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility
Concessions Value Pricing
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will once again offer value pricing at select concession locations throughout the stadium. Multiple popular items, including hot dogs, pretzel bites and popcorn – all priced at $5 – will be available at various 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 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can visit www.gehafieldatarrowhead.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 is in place, guests are encouraged to avoid bringing a bag into the stadium, if at all possible, to expedite their entry process.
Fans can visit www.gehafieldatarrowhead.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. Lions on Sunday, October 12
3:00 p.m. – Parking Gates Open
3:30 p.m. – Ford Tailgate District Opens
5:00 p.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level Gates Open
5:30 p.m. – All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Gates Open
6:20 p.m. – Team Warm-Ups Begin
7:11 p.m. – Lions Team Introduction
7:13 p.m. – Chiefs Team Introduction
7:17 p.m. – National Anthem
7:20 p.m. – Coin Toss
7:22 p.m. – Kickoff
