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    Home games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead · season runs Sep–Jan

    Four Super Bowl titles, one of the loudest stadiums in sports and a tailgating culture built around barbecue smoke. Here is how to plan a Chiefs game.

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    Kansas City Chiefs tickets at a glance

    The Kansas City Chiefs play home games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, a 76,416-seat open-air stadium on the east side of Kansas City, Missouri. The NFL season runs from August preseason games through a September-to-early-January regular season, followed by playoffs. Chiefs home games are among the hardest tickets in the league to find at face value, so most buyers shop the resale market, where division games, prime-time dates and playoff games draw the strongest demand.

    Lamar Hunt founded the team in 1959 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL, the league that merged with the NFL in 1970). It began play in 1960 as the Dallas Texans and moved to Kansas City in 1963, taking the Chiefs name. The franchise has won four Super Bowls: IV after the 1969 season, LIV after the 2019 season, LVII after the 2022 season and LVIII after the 2023 season. It also won AFL titles in 1962, 1966 and 1969.

    The Chiefs play in the AFC West with the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders rivalry is the oldest and most heated of the three.

    Where to sit at Arrowhead for a Chiefs game

    Arrowhead has three tiers: the lower bowl (the 100-level sections closest to the field), a club and mezzanine level in the 200s that includes the CommunityAmerica club seats, and a steep upper deck in the 300s. Third-party seating guides place the Chiefs bench on the west sideline, with sections around 118 to 120 at midfield, and the visiting bench across the field near sections 101, 102 and 136. The end zones run roughly through sections 108 to 112 and 127 to 130.

    • Lower sideline, middle rows: the lower bowl rises at a gentle angle, so rows in the 20s and 30s often see the field better than the first ten rows, where standing players and staff block the near sideline.
    • Club level: the 200s give a clean view from above the field with indoor access, and they cost more for it.
    • Upper deck: Arrowhead's 300 level is unusually steep, a design that modern accessibility rules would not allow. That steepness keeps even high rows close to the field, which makes upper-sideline seats one of the better values in the building. It is a long climb, so it is a poor choice for anyone with mobility concerns.
    • End zones: lower end-zone seats put you near scoring plays and the loudest home crowds, but judging yardage at midfield is hard from low rows.

    Sun and cold

    For afternoon games, the west side (the Chiefs side) falls into shade first, while the east side, behind the visitors, takes the sun; the north end zone is in sun for most of the day, according to shade-mapping guides. That trade flips in December, when shade means cold. A west-side seat is the pick in September; a sunny east-side seat can be the more comfortable choice for a late-season day game.

    The Chiefs games that sell out first

    A typical Chiefs home slate is one or two preseason games and eight or nine regular-season games, with possible home playoff games in January. Demand follows a few clear drivers:

    • Raiders and Broncos games: the long AFC West rivalries pull in the largest traveling crowds and push resale prices up most.
    • Prime-time and holiday games: Sunday, Monday and Thursday night games and holiday-week dates add national attention and tend to sell first.
    • Marquee opponents: rematches of recent playoff or Super Bowl matchups carry extra interest.
    • Playoff games: home playoff tickets go on sale on short notice, and prices move quickly once a home game is confirmed.
    • Preseason and early-season non-division games: usually the most accessible way into Arrowhead.

    Cold-weather forecasts can soften demand slightly for late-season games among casual fans, but at Arrowhead the effect is modest. Buying early is usually the safer approach for division and prime-time games.

    Arrowhead gameday: parking, tailgating and entry

    Tailgating is central to a Chiefs game, and the parking lots fill with barbecue smokers hours before kickoff. As of the 2026 season, the stadium's rules shape how that works:

    • Parking: lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff, and parking passes must be bought in advance. There is no cash payment at the booths.
    • Tailgating: limited to ticketed guests, and fans may not stay in the lots once the game starts.
    • Gates: general gates open two hours before kickoff; club-level gates open 2.5 hours before.
    • Tickets and payment: tickets are mobile-only and the stadium is cashless.
    • Bags: a clear-bag policy applies: one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear plastic bag, plus a small clutch of about 4.5 by 6.5 inches.

    Arrowhead sits east of downtown in the Truman Sports Complex, next to the Royals' Kauffman Stadium, and is built for cars. Rideshare drop-off is at the Missouri Welcome Center on Blue Ridge Cutoff, between Gates 1 and 2, and the RideKC 47 Broadway bus serves the area. Expect slow exits after the game. Review the stadium's know-before-you-go page and check the venue's current policy before you go.

    Following the Chiefs on the road

    Chiefs fans travel in large numbers, and red jerseys are a common sight in Denver, Las Vegas and Inglewood, the three road trips on the schedule every season. Las Vegas is the easiest weekend to plan, with Allegiant Stadium about a mile from the Strip. At SoFi Stadium, visiting fans often make up a large share of the crowd for Chargers home games, so Chiefs fans can expect plenty of company. Denver means altitude, an open-air stadium and possible early snow late in the season.

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    Chiefs history and the Arrowhead legacy

    The Chiefs played at Municipal Stadium from 1963 to 1971 and moved to Arrowhead when it opened in August 1972. The stadium, designed by architect Charles Deaton, became known for noise; in 2014 fans set a Guinness World Record for crowd noise at an outdoor stadium, 142.2 decibels, during a Monday Night Football game. A 2007 to 2010 renovation modernized the building, and the GEHA Field naming deal began in 2021.

    The franchise's first Super Bowl title, Super Bowl IV over Minnesota, came in the final season before the AFL–NFL merger. After a long gap, the team won Super Bowl LIV over San Francisco, Super Bowl LVII over Philadelphia and Super Bowl LVIII, again over San Francisco, in overtime.

    Arrowhead's time is limited. In December 2025 the team announced plans for a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, targeted to open in 2031, after which Arrowhead is expected to be demolished. Seasons between now and then are the last chances to see a game in the original building.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where do the Kansas City Chiefs play?

    The Chiefs play at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, an open-air stadium that opened in 1972 and seats 76,416.

    Which side is the Chiefs sideline at Arrowhead?

    Third-party seating guides place the Chiefs bench on the west sideline, around sections 118 to 120 at midfield. That side also falls into shade first for afternoon games.

    Do you need to buy parking in advance at Arrowhead?

    Yes. As of the 2026 season, parking must be purchased before you arrive and the booths do not take cash. Lots open 4.5 hours before kickoff.

    Are upper-deck seats at Arrowhead worth it?

    Often, yes. The upper deck is unusually steep, which keeps high rows closer to the field than in most stadiums, though the climb is long.

    How many Super Bowls have the Chiefs won?

    Four: Super Bowl IV, Super Bowl LIV, Super Bowl LVII and Super Bowl LVIII. The team also won three AFL Championships.

    Are the Chiefs moving to a new stadium?

    The team announced in December 2025 a plan for a new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, targeted to open in 2031. Arrowhead remains the home stadium until then.

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