KC Reporter

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to host the Detroit Lions at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, October 12. The game will feature several activities and services for fans attending the event.

As part of the evening, the Chiefs will recognize the NFL's Crucial Catch campaign, which is in its 17th season. The initiative aims to increase awareness about cancer screenings and has reached 1.9 million people through education and screening reminders. According to the NFL and American Cancer Society, more than $35 million has been raised for cancer research, with over 840,000 screenings provided in underserved communities.

Fans can learn more about Crucial Catch by visiting NFL.com/CrucialCatch.

Entertainment for the night includes a national anthem performance by Grace Kinstler, an American Idol finalist and Berklee College of Music graduate. The Emporia Police Department Honor Guard will present the colors before kickoff. At halftime, Lost Wax Band will lead a tribute to Crucial Catch with participation from Season Ticket Members and honorees from The University of Kansas Cancer Center.

A new YouTube series called Secret Chiefs will also be highlighted during tailgating festivities. Fans interested in participating can apply online at chiefs.com/fans/secretchiefs.

Parking lots open at 3 p.m., and fans are encouraged to buy parking passes ahead of time through www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/plan-your-visit/parking-transportation/game-plan. All tickets and parking passes are mobile-only; fans should access them via www.mychiefsaccount.com or the Chiefs Mobile app before arriving at the stadium.

For traffic updates or construction information, fans can use resources such as www.kcscout.com or check real-time conditions on Waze. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is available at the Missouri Welcome Center between Gates 1 and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff.

Those unable to attend can listen on KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan) or stream broadcasts via the Chiefs Mobile app within a 50-mile radius of Kansas City. Spanish-language coverage is available through Tico Sports on Audacy ("Chiefs en Espanol") as well as regional radio stations KSSA La Ke Buena (105.9 FM) in Garden City and KSMM-AM 1770 in Liberal, Kansas.

NBC (KSHB) and Peacock will televise Sunday's matchup nationally with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark providing commentary.

Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m., while CommunityAmerica Club Level ticket holders may enter starting at 5 p.m. Fans are advised to add their mobile tickets to their digital wallets for easier entry.

The Ford Tailgate District opens at 3:30 p.m., offering food trucks, games, live music from The Dead Bettys and DJ Lazer, performances by Chiefs Rumble and Cheerleaders, as well as partner activations from brands like Coca-Cola, Crown Royal, Jim Beam, Hy-Vee, McDonald's, T-Mobile’s Club Magenta activation among others.

On game day traditions: Pro Football Hall of Famer Jared Allen will serve as Drum Honoree on the GEHA Deck—a tradition established in 2019—while Carla Griffin has been named this week’s Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat honoree for her longstanding involvement with Warpaint mascot activities and youth programs through HorsePower.

The Hunt Family Foundation’s weekly 50/50 Raffle continues both online (for Missouri/Kansas residents) via www.chiefs.com/fans/5050raffle and onsite until late in Sunday’s game; only credit/debit cards are accepted for payment.

Accessibility services include mobility assistance carts/wheelchairs pre- and post-game; sensory support rooms/kits; nursing lounges; details can be found online at www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/plan-your-visit/accessibility.

Concession stands offer select value-priced items such as hot dogs or popcorn for $5 each alongside full menu options—all purchases must be cashless using card or mobile pay systems like Apple Pay or Google Pay throughout retail points inside Arrowhead Stadium.

The NFL clear bag policy remains enforced; visitors are encouraged not to bring bags if possible but can find full lists of permitted/prohibited items online along with safety contacts should assistance be needed during events—guests may call/text Fan Experience staff beginning six hours prior to kickoff if necessary.

Key times include:

- Parking gates open: 3:00 p.m.

- Ford Tailgate District opens: 3:30 p.m.

- CommunityAmerica Club Level gates open: 5:00 p.m.

- Main stadium gates open: 5:30 p.m.

- Team warm-ups begin: 6:20 p.m.

- Kickoff scheduled for approximately 7:22 p.m.