KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Los Angeles Chargers on December 14th at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Sunday's game below.
Inspire Change Changemaker
Sunday's game will honor the 2025 Chiefs Inspire Change Changemaker Award winner, Jeff Shafer. He is the executive director of City Year Kansas City and leads a dedicated team that provides public school students with the academic and social-emotional tools needed to thrive.
The Inspire Change Changemaker is an annual recognition celebrating leaders who are driving significant, measurable change in their communities across the NFL's Inspire Change initiative's four pillars: education, economic advancement, police-community relations, and criminal justice reform.
For more information, visit the link here.
Game Entertainment
The Voice season 24 finalist Ruby Leigh will perform Sunday's national anthem. The 18-year-old Foley, Missouri, native has performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, and has shared the stage with diamond-certified American rock band Green Day. The Lee's Summit Fire Department will present Sunday's colors.
At halftime, there will be a special performance by the Kansas City Disc Dogs. KCDD is a group of dog owners and their world champion canine companions who play, compete, and perform frisbee-related routines. The group has been featured on Sports Center and has performed during several halftime breaks including the Chiefs, Kansas Jayhawks, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and more.
Flyover
A flyover will take place at the conclusion of Sunday's national anthem featuring two F/A-18F Super Hornets based out of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Flying the strike fighters will be the VFA-11 'Red Rippers' squadron.
Faith and Family Chapel presented by Life Church
The Kansas City Chiefs will offer a non-denominational pregame Faith and Family Chapel service for fans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium who may miss their normal Sunday worship opportunities due to Chiefs games. Presented by Life Church of East Kansas City, the service is held in the east portion of the Pavilion on the south side of the stadium every week there is a noon home game on Sunday. Cedric Hardimon, the Lead Pastor of Life Church of East Kansas City, will lead the services along with team chaplain Marcellus Casey beginning at 10 a.m.
Parking and Traffic
Parking lots for Sunday's game open at 7:30 a.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.
Cold Weather Advisory
Freezing temperatures are expected for Sunday's game. Prepare for the game with these tips:
Guests are encouraged to bundle up with loose fitting layers and cover all exposed skin. Guests may carry in blankets (without zippers or compartments), draped over their shoulder during the security screening process, cardboard no larger than 3'x5', as well as portable chargers and non-dry cell batteries (both not larger than 6"x3"x1.5") to power heated apparel. Battery packs must be disconnected during security inspection, may not have visual damage or imperfections, and may not use power adapters or other wiring modifications. Fans needing additional layers on site may visit one of the many Pro Shop locations that will be stocked with warm apparel.
All guests may bring in one factory sealed bottle of water, 20 ounces or less. Hot chocolate will be available for sale at all Chiefs Bar, Tailgater, Burger Kitchen, Chickie and Pete's, Kingdom Lodge, and Sheridan's locations on the Field and Upper Levels. Cowtown will have hot chocolate for sale in sections 312 and 345.
All fans are encouraged to enter stadium gate lines early, as cold-weather apparel may increase security screening times.
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 CBS with Kevin Harlan (play-by-play announcer), Trent Green (analyst), and Melanie Collins (sideline reporter) calling the game.
Stadium Gates and Mobile Entry
All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gates will open at 10 a.m. for the noon kickoff. Gates for guests with tickets on the CommunityAmerica Club Level will open at 9:30 a.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 8 a.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 Run With It, and DJ Lazer with emcee Spencer Davis. There will be special performances by Chiefs Rumble & the Chiefs Cheerleaders. Chiefs Legends Tamba Hali & Tim Grunhard will also make an appearance. Partner activations for this game include BetMGM, Crown Royal, the Ignition Lab Electric Bronco, Salvation Army Toy Drive, Velveeta Drip Tunnel, Bud Light, Tickets for Less, Audacy, Draft Kings, Ford, Hy-Vee, McDonald's, Ororo, Shelters Insurance, TAMKO, and the Club Magenta activation for T-Mobile customers. Additionally, there will be a photo opportunity with Santa Claus.
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. Inaugural KC Wolf and "Director of Shenanigans" Dan Meers will serve as this week's Drum Honoree. Before his retirement ahead of the 2025 season, Meers was the NFL's longest-tenured mascot, serving Chiefs Kingdom for 35 years.
Staff Sgt. Christian Feltson will serve as this week's Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader.
Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat presented by United Airlines
This week's Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat, presented by United Airlines, honoree is 15-year Season Ticket Member Carla Conway-Wilson.
Before retiring from UMKC athletics after over 30 years, she was the Roos first-ever female and minority director of athletics and was named D1 Administrator of the Year in 2012. Wilson also co-founded Brown Girl J.O.Y (Journey of Yourself) when she retired, an initiative designed to support the physical and mental well-being of girls ranging from middle to high school through sports.
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 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.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
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 offers 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. Chargers on Sunday, December 14
7:30 a.m. – Parking Gates Open
8:00 a.m. – Ford Tailgate District Opens
9:30 a.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level Gates Open
10:00 a.m. – All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Gates Open
11:00 a.m. – Team Warm-Ups Begin
11:51 a.m. – Chargers Team Introduction
11:53 a.m. – Chiefs Team Introduction
11:57 a.m. – National Anthem
11:59 a.m. – Flyover
12:00 p.m. – Coin Toss
12:02 p.m. – Kickoff
