The Chiefs are finally back at Arrowhead, and Sunday’s setup is as much about planning the day as it is about the matchup. Kansas City welcomes the Los Angeles Chargers home for the first time in nearly a month, with the Chiefs trying to keep their undefeated run going against a Chargers team still looking for its first win.
For fans headed to the stadium, the day starts early. Parking gates open at 11 a.m., followed by the Ford Tailgate District at 11:30 a.m. Club Level gates open at 1 p.m., and all Arrowhead Stadium gates open at 1:30 p.m. for the 3:25 p.m. kickoff.
The full timeline is stacked from there: team warm-ups begin at 2:25 p.m., the Chargers are introduced at 3:14 p.m., the Chiefs at 3:16 p.m., followed by the national anthem at 3:19 p.m. The T-38 Talons flyover is set for 3:21 p.m., the coin toss at 3:23 p.m., and then kickoff at 3:25 p.m.
Arrowhead is also asking fans to get their mobile tickets and parking passes ready before arriving, and to add them to their mobile wallet for quicker entry. Parking passes must be purchased digitally in advance, and cash is not accepted at toll booths. Guests using rideshare can be dropped off and picked up at the Missouri Welcome Center between Gates 1 and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff.
The Ford Tailgate District will be active all morning and afternoon in Lot M and on the north side of the stadium near Lancer Lane. Fans can expect food trucks, drinks, games and live entertainment, including Murphy 500, DJ Lazer and emcee Spencer Davis. Chiefs Rumble Chiefs Cheerleaders will perform, Chiefs Legend Dwayne Bowe will make an appearance, and fans will also have a chance to win Luke Combs concert tickets.
Jason Kelce is set to host a “New Heights” tailgate from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lot M outside Founder’s Plaza. Access is free with a valid game ticket.
On the recognition side, Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen is this week’s Drum Deck Honoree. Jensen hit the Royals rookie record with 27 home runs in his rookie season and also finished with 126 hits and 81 RBIs. He was named to MLB Pipeline’s 2026 All-Rookie First Team.
The Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader is SSG Christian Feltson, a human resources sergeant at Fort Leavenworth in the Mission Command Training Program Admin Enlisted Personnel Services Noncommissioned Officer role. He has served more than seven years in the Army and has earned four Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals and a Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
The Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat honoree is Angela Huff, a breast cancer survivor and 14-season ticket holder. She was diagnosed during her first year as a season ticket member and now serves as the clinical leader of a nationally recognized team of experts supporting home health and hospice care providers across the country.
Inside the stadium, select concession stands will offer value pricing, including $5 hot dogs, pretzels, beer and 16 oz. fountain sodas in sections 215 and 238. A $5 16 oz. fountain soda will also be available at concession stands throughout the stadium.
All concession stands and retail locations are cashless. Fans can pay with scan-and-chip debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay, and in-stadium hawkers and vendors accept credit cards only.
For those still looking for a seat, tickets are available through the Chiefs’ website and third-party sites such as SeatGeek and StubHub. The cheapest listed tickets are around $200 on Ticketmaster in the 300 level.
Weather-wise, Sunday is expected to be mainly sunny with a high of 68 degrees and south winds of 10 to 15 miles per hour.
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