Important Fan Information for Saturday's Divisional Round Playoff Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

Chiefs vs. Texans, presented by Hy-Vee, kicks off at 3:30pm CT

Jan 16, 2025 at 05:15 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 18 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Saturday's game below.

Game Entertainment

Lanell Lightfoot, a professional soloist out of the Maryland and Washington, DC area, will perform the national anthem while the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department will present the colors. The flyover will consist of four CH-47 Chinooks out of the 158th Aviation Battalion.

Big Boi will be performing from the GEHA Deck during halftime with a 5-minute medley of his catalog.

Cell Phone Light Show Presented by Hy-Vee

During the AFC Divisional game, fans will cheer on the Chiefs using their smartphones to create a light show at the end of the third quarter. The stadium announcer will prompt fans as the lights go down, and the crowd will open their Chiefs app on their smartphone, press "join light show" and their screen will begin to flash in sync to the beat of the music of the stadium.

To be able to participate, fans should simply follow the steps below:

Download the Chiefs app on your smartphone
At the end of the third quarter, open the app and tap "join light show"
Make sure you enable microphone and camera access
Enjoy the show!

Parking and Traffic

Parking lots for Saturday's game open at 11 a.m. All fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance at www.chiefs.com/stadium/parking/ 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 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.chiefs.com/map.

Tune In

Fans who are unable to attend Saturday'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 1770 AM in Liberal, Kansas, featuring Oscar Monterroso, Hannah Bassham and sideline reporter Adan Manzano. Both radio broadcasts are also available to stream on the Chiefs Mobile app within a 50-mile radius of the Kansas City metro area. Saturday afternoon's national game will be broadcast on ESPN and ABC in Kansas City (KMBC locally). The crew of Joe Buck (play-by-play announcer), Troy Aikman (analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter) will call the game. The game will also be broadcast on national radio via Westwood One with Kevin Harlan on play-by-play, Ross Tucker as analyst and Olivia Harlan Dekker as the sideline reporter for radio.

Stadium Gates and Mobile Entry

All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gates will open at 1:30 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Gates for guests with tickets on the CommunityAmerica Club Level will open at 1 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to allow extra time for screening, especially in cold weather conditions. With the colder temperatures, many guests may be wearing heavier coats and bringing blankets (please note that blankets must be carried over the shoulder during the screening process), which could slow down entry and may require a secondary search. 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 on the north side of the stadium closest to Lancer Lane, will open at 11:30 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 DJ Lazer and The Crossroad Sound.

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. Dustin Colquitt, former Chiefs punter, will serve as this week's Drum Honoree. The Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader will be U.S. Army Specialist Ethan Castro.

Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat

To help celebrate the franchise's 60th season in 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs introduced the Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. For each home game, the club selects a Season Ticket Member to honor with this special recognition. The two gold seats are located in Section 121 of the lower bowl, symbolically positioned under Lamar Hunt's name in the team's Ring of Honor.

This week's Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat, Presented by United Airlines, honoree is Ben Droney. Ben and his family have been Season Ticket Members since 2017. Droney dedicated 36 years of service to the U.S. Army, where he played a crucial role as his unit's suicide prevention representative. He continues to give back by supporting veterans and their families affected by PTSD as a counselor.

Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle

This week's 50/50 Raffle beneficiary is the Hunt Family Foundation. Raffle tickets will be at the postseason pricing of 10 for $10, 60 for $20 and 200 tickets for $40.

Fans who are not at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday can also participate in the Hunt Family Foundation 50/50 Raffle by visiting www.chiefs.com/fans/5050raffle. Online 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.

Concessions Value Pricing

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will once again offer value pricing at select concession locations throughout stadium. Multiple popular items, including hot dogs and junior sodas, are all priced at $5 and will be available at Little Caesars concession stands on the lower and upper levels, in addition to 215 and 238 on the CommunityAmerica Club Level.

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.chiefs.com/stadium/clearbag 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.chiefs.com/stadium/prohibitedpermitteditems for a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.

Playoffs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is an exciting time for all. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time to complete necessary security screening so that you don't miss a second of the action. Guests are encouraged to actively participate in our "see something, say something" efforts by texting (816) 920-4237 with any concerns and their location, starting six hours before kickoff.

If guests have questions or need assistance, including information on accessible services, they can reach out to Fan Experience at (816) 920-4237 or via email at fanexperience@chiefs.com.

Stay warm this weekend – prepare for the game on Saturday with these tips:

Stop by one of these warming stations:

Exterior: Warming trailers will be available on the medians between lots C & D, lots F & G and at the southwest corner of Lot A.
Interior: Nine warming stations will be located inside of the stadium when gates open:
One at the bottom of each of the four Field Level spirals.
Near the Jim Beam (north) and Crown Royal (south) bars located on the Upper Level.
Near the Red Zones on the east and west sides of the Upper Level.
Champions Tailgate North located on Plaza Level near T-Mobile Gate.

Bundle up with loose fitting layers and cover all exposed.

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 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.

Stay hydrated.

All guests may bring in one factory sealed bottle of water, 20 ounces of less. Grab a cup of hot chocolate available for sale at all Chiefs Bar, Tailgater, Burger Kitchen, Cowtown and Sheridan's locations on the Field and Upper Levels.