Game Day Guide
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
The Chronology
Your complete game day timeline at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Lots Open for Tailgating
The massive Arrowhead lots open and the tailgate begins. Fans arrive early to stake their spots and fire up smokers for brisket, ribs, and burnt ends.
Tailgate Scene Peaks
This is peak Kansas City. Smokers have been running for hours, BBQ aromas fill the air, and over 25,000 tailgaters turn the lots into the biggest backyard party in the NFL.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Head in early to explore the Chiefs Hall of Honor, grab burnt ends at the concessions, and soak up the atmosphere.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for warmups. The 100-level end zone sections offer the best photo opportunities.
Find Your Seats
Grab your BBQ and a Boulevard Wheat, then settle in. The pregame ceremony and war drum ritual are about to begin.
Game Time
The Tomahawk Chop echoes through 76,000 fans. After every first down, the crowd roars 'CHIEEEEEEFS!' so loud it registers on seismographs. Arrowhead holds the world record for crowd noise at 142.2 decibels.
Exit Strategy
Arrowhead's lot layout means post-game traffic is heavy. Stay and continue tailgating, post-game BBQ is a KC tradition. Or take a rideshare to Power & Light District downtown for nightlife.
Atmosphere Intelligence
Weather forecast for the GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium bowl. This is an open-air venue -- dress for the conditions.
September
4.8 inchesWarm and pleasant, great game day weather. Sunscreen for afternoon games, light layers for evening. Rain gear recommended, above-average precipitation this month.
October
3.5 inchesComfortable temperatures. Bring a light jacket for evening games. Layers are key.
November
2.4 inchesBrisk and chilly. Dress in layers with a warm jacket. Gloves and a hat for evening games.
December
1.8 inchesBrisk and chilly. Dress in layers with a warm jacket. Gloves and a hat for evening games.
January
1.5 inchesBundle up, winter coat, hat, gloves, and hand warmers recommended. Insulated boots for late games.