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Arrowhead Stadium
"Arrowhead”
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Aerial view of Arrowhead Stadium with part of Kauffman Stadium visible in the top left corner
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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Location in Missouri
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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Location in the United States
Full nameGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
Address1 Arrowhead Drive
Location Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Coordinates 39°2′56″N94°29′2″W / 39.04889°N 94.48389°W / 39.04889; -94.48389
Public transit Bus-logo.svg KCATA : Route 47 [1]
OwnerJackson County Sports Complex Authority
Operator Kansas City Chiefs
Executive suites128
Capacity 76,416 (2010–present) [2]

Former capacity:

List
    • 78,097 (1972–1994) [3]
    • 79,101 (1995–1996) [4]
    • 79,451 (1997–2009) [5]
Surface TartanTurf (1972–1993)
Latitude 36 Bermuda Grass (1994–2012)
NorthBridge Bermudagrass (2013–present) [6]
Construction
Broke groundJuly 11, 1968;56 years ago (July 11, 1968) [7]
OpenedAugust 12, 1972;52 years ago (1972-08-12)
Renovated1991, 1994, 2007–2010
Expanded1995, 1997
Construction costUS$43 million
($313 million in 2023 dollars [8] )

US$375 million (2007–2010 renovation)
($524 million in 2023 dollars [8] )
Architect Kivett and Myers
Populous (2007–2010 renovations) [9]
Structural engineerBob D. Campbell & Co. Structural Engineers [10]
General contractorSharp-Kidde-Webb Joint Venture [11]
Tenants
Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) 1972–present
Kansas City Wizards (MLS) 1996–2007
Website
chiefs.com/stadium

Arrowhead Stadium is an American football stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. It primarily serves as the home venue of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The stadium has been officially named GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (pronounced G-E-H-A) since March 2021, following a naming rights deal between GEHA and the Chiefs. [12] The agreement began at the start of the 2021 season and ends in January 2031 with the expiration of the leases for the Chiefs and Royals with Truman Sports Complex owner, the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority. [13]

Contents

It is next door to Kauffman Stadium, home of Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals in the Truman Sports Complex. Arrowhead Stadium has a seating capacity of 76,416, making it the 25th-largest stadium in the United States and the fourth-largest NFL stadium. It is also the largest sports facility by capacity in the state of Missouri. A $375 million renovation was completed in 2010. The stadium is scheduled to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has hosted college football games, as well as other soccer games.

History

When the Dallas Texans of the American Football League (AFL) relocated to Kansas City in 1963 and were rebranded as the Chiefs, they played their home games at Municipal Stadium. They originally shared the stadium with the Kansas City Athletics of Major League Baseball, but the Athletics relocated to Oakland, California, after the 1967 season, with the expansion Kansas City Royals being added in 1969.

Municipal Stadium, built in 1923 and mostly rebuilt in 1955, seated approximately 35,000 for football, but as part of the AFL–NFL merger announced in 1966, NFL stadiums would henceforth be required to seat no fewer than 50,000 people. The loss of the A's was a shock to local sports fans an community leaders and there was a growing sense that government subsidy of a stadium complex would be necessary to keep major league baseball and professional football in the city. [14]

When Kansas City was unable to find a suitable location for a new stadium, Jackson County stepped in and offered a location on the eastern edge of town near the interchange of Interstate 70 and Interstate 435. Voters approved a $102 million bond issue in 1967 to build a new sports complex with two stadiums. The original design called for construction of side-by-side baseball and football stadiums with a common roof that would roll between them. [15] This design proved to be more complicated and expensive than originally thought and so was scrapped in favor of a more conventional open-air configuration. The Chiefs staff, led by team general manager Jack Steadman, helped develop the complex. [16]

Construction

Construction began in 1968. The original two-stadium concept was initially designed by Denver architect Charles Deaton and Steadman. The baseball and football stadiums have a very different appearance, but share utilities, parking, and underground storage. Plans to have covered stadiums were dropped, leaving two open-air stadiums. Lamar Hunt included an owner's suite, complete with three bedrooms, bathrooms, a kitchen, and a living room, to the design of the football stadium. To increase seating while limiting the stadium's footprint, the upper sections were placed at a steep incline which cannot be replicated in modern stadiums due to accessibility regulations.

Deaton's design was implemented by the Kansas City architectural firm of Kivett & Myers. Arrowhead Stadium is considered by some to have had an influence on the design of several future NFL stadiums. Construction of the stadium was a joint venture Sharp-Kidde-Webb construction firms. [17]

1970s

Arrowhead Stadium at night, prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers. Arrowhead Stadium (October 27, 2019 - 7).jpg
Arrowhead Stadium at night, prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers.

Construction on Arrowhead Stadium was completed in time for the 1972 season. On August 12, 1972, the Chiefs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 24–14 in the first preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium.

In the first regular season game at Arrowhead Stadium in 1972, the Chiefs were defeated by the Miami Dolphins, [18] the team that defeated the Chiefs in the final game football game at Municipal Stadium, a double overtime playoff game on Christmas Day 1971 that is still the longest game in NFL history. [19]

On November 5, 1972, 82,094 people (the largest crowd to see a game at Arrowhead Stadium) saw the Chiefs defeat the Oakland Raiders, 27-14, to mark their first regular-season victory in their new home.

In 1973, the stadium was the first in the NFL to include arrows on the yard markers to indicate the nearer goal line. (Initially, they resembled little Indian arrowheads.) This practice would eventually spread to the other NFL stadiums as the 1970s progressed, finally becoming mandatory league-wide in the 1978 season (after being used in Super Bowl XII), and become almost near-universal at lower levels of football. [20]

On January 20, 1974, Arrowhead Stadium hosted the Pro Bowl. Due to an ice storm and brutally cold temperatures the week leading up to the game, the game's participants worked out at the facilities of the San Diego Chargers. On game day, the temperature soared to 41 °F (5 °C), melting most of the ice and snow that accumulated during the week. The AFC defeated the NFC, 15–13.

1980s–present

Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs offense against the Cleveland Browns, 2021. Mahomes cadence - Browns at Chiefs, 2021.jpg
Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs offense against the Cleveland Browns, 2021.

In 1984, the Jackson County Sports Authority re-evaluated the concept of a fabric dome. The concept was disregarded as being unnecessary and financially impractical. Arrowhead hosted the Drum Corps International World Championships in 1988 and 1989.

In 1991, two Diamond Vision screens shaped as footballs were installed. In 1994, other improvements were made and natural grass playing surface was installed, replacing the original artificial AstroTurf playing field.

In 2009, Arrowhead Stadium completed the installation of a multimillion-dollar integrated system from Daktronics. Two high definition video displays were retrofitted into the existing football-shaped displays in both end zones. Approximately 1,625 feet (495 m) of digital ribbon board technology was also installed in the stadium. [21]

In 2013, Arrowhead Stadium started using a new playing surface known as NorthBridge Bermudagrass. The reason the team made the switch was due to the cold weather tolerance, rapid recovery and aggressive rooting. [6]

In 2021, the Chiefs sold the naming rights for Arrowhead Stadium to GEHA, renaming it GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. [22]

Arrowhead Stadium will be one of the hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and it is scheduled to undergo small renovations in the years ahead. Seating capacity is expected to be reduced in the corners of the end zones to comply with FIFA field regulations. Space would also have to be made for hospitality and media seating (outside of the stadium's already existing press box). The field will also undergo improvement to its ventilation system. [23] In February 2024, renovations were announced and showcased. The renovations were scheduled to begin in 2027 if an extension of a 3/8-cent sales tax from Jackson County, Missouri, voters was approved; [24] however, the sales tax extension failed to pass. [25]

Noise record

Since September 2014, Chiefs fans have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the loudest fan base in the world among outdoor stadiums. [26] [27]

In 1990 in a game against the Denver Broncos, the Chiefs were threatened with a penalty if the crowd would not quiet down. After John Elway was backed up to his own goal line and unable to even run a play he quickly spoke to referee Gordon McCarter. After listening to Elway, McCarter said "Any further crowd-noise problem will result in a charged timeout against Kansas City. Thank you for your cooperation." [28]

On October 13, 2013, in a game between the Chiefs and Oakland Raiders, the crowd at the stadium set a Guinness World Record for the loudest stadium, with 137.5 dB. [29] That record would be broken by Seattle Seahawks fans at CenturyLink Field on December 2, 2013 at a home game against the New Orleans Saints. Seattle gained the record by reaching a noise level of 137.6 decibels. [30] The Chiefs reclaimed the title on September 29, 2014 in a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots, hitting 142.2 decibels. [31]

College football

Arrowhead Stadium has hosted five Big 12 Conference football championship games: Kansas State versus Oklahoma in 2000 and 2003, Colorado versus Oklahoma in 2004, Nebraska versus Oklahoma on December 2, 2006, and Missouri versus Oklahoma in 2008.

From 2007 to 2011, Arrowhead Stadium hosted the Border War between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Missouri Tigers. The 2007 game between the No. 2 Jayhawks and No. 3 Tigers, dubbed "Armageddon at Arrowhead" by media and fans, drew the second largest crowd in stadium history, at 80,537, with the Tigers winning 36-28. [32] Kansas also played Oklahoma at Arrowhead in 2005. Missouri played Arkansas State in 2005 and BYU in 2015 as home games at Arrowhead. Missouri was scheduled to play Arkansas in 2020; however, the game location was changed to Columbia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2009 and 2010, Arrowhead Stadium hosted the annual "Farmageddon" game (a reference to the shared agricultural roots of the two competing schools) between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Kansas State Wildcats. [33] Iowa State previously played at Arrowhead against the Florida State Seminoles in the 2002 Eddie Robinson Classic, while Kansas State played Cal in the 2003 Eddie Robinson Classic.

In 1998, Oklahoma State moved its scheduled home game vs. Nebraska to Arrowhead. The move was done to boost attendance and revenue: Lewis Field in Stillwater sat less than 50,000 fans at that time, the Huskers were the defending national champions, and with many Nebraska supporters living only a few hours' drive via Interstate 29 from Arrowhead, it made sense for a program which, at the time, one of the Big XII's lesser teams.

The stadium also played host to the annual Fall Classic at Arrowhead, a Division II game that featured two nearby powerhouse programs in Northwest Missouri State University and Pittsburg State University. The 2004 game featured No. 1 Pittsburg State defeating No. 2 Northwest Missouri State in the only Division II game to feature the nation's top two teams playing in the regular season finale.

For the 2024 season, Kansas will play four conference home games at the stadium due to renovations at their stadium. [34]

Non-annual College Football games
DateWinnerLoserScoreAttendance
October 3, 1998 Nebraska Oklahoma State 24–1779,555
August 24, 2002 Florida State Iowa State 38–3155,132
August 23, 2003 Kansas State California 42-2850,823
September 3, 2005 Missouri Arkansas State 44–1732,906
October 15, 2005 Oklahoma Kansas 19–354,109
November 14, 2015 Missouri* BYU 20–1642,824
September 28, 2024 TCU Kansas 38–2747,928
October 19, 2024Kansas Houston 42–1438,619
November 9, 2024Kansas Iowa State 45–3651,109
Upcoming Non-annual College Football games
DateHome
team		Away
team
November 23, 2024Kansas Colorado

*Win vacated

Soccer

The friendly between the Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City) and Manchester United F.C., July 2010. 25 July 2010 Kansas City Wizards vs Manchester United friendly.jpg
The friendly between the Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City) and Manchester United F.C., July 2010.

With the formation of Major League Soccer in 1996, Arrowhead Stadium became home to the Kansas City Wiz, now known as Sporting Kansas City. After the 1996 season, the team was renamed the Wizards. They left after the 2007 season, after being sold by the Hunt Family to On Goal, LLC, once their lease ended. This was also beneficial so that construction work on Arrowhead Stadium's renovation could take place during the NFL off-season. The Wizards moved to CommunityAmerica Ballpark, now known as Legends Field, in 2008 and did not return to Arrowhead except for one friendly. [35]

That friendly was played on July 25, 2010; the Wizards faced Manchester United at Arrowhead Stadium for the English team's third preseason friendly in America during 2011. Due to ticket demand, they could not play the game at their new home stadium, CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The match ended with Kansas City winning 2-1 with Dimitar Berbatov scoring the only goal for Manchester United on a penalty kick.

The stadium has hosted two US Men's National Team matches and three Women's National Team matches.

Arrowhead hosted MLS teams Sporting Kansas City and Inter Miami in a 2–3 victory for the later on April 13, 2024 to accommodate for the large demand for tickets to see Inter Miami player Lionel Messi. It was Sporting's first game at the stadium since 2010 and attracted a crowd of 72,610, the fourth highest attended MLS event.

DateWinning TeamResultLosing TeamGame typeAttendance
October 7, 1999Flag of the United States.svg  United States 6–0Flag of Finland.svg  Finland Women's International Friendly36,405
August 20, 2000Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1–1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Women's International Friendly21,246
April 25, 2001Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1–0Flag of Costa Rica.svg  Costa Rica 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF final round 37,319
October 22, 2003Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2–2Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Women's International Friendly18,263
October 16, 2004Flag of the United States.svg  United States 1–0Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico Women's International Friendly20,435
July 25, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City Wizards 2–1 Flag of England.svg Manchester United Club Friendly52,424
March 31, 2015Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico 1–0Flag of Paraguay.svg  Paraguay International Friendly38,114
April 13, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg Inter Miami CF 3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Sporting Kansas City 2024 MLS season 72,610
July 1, 2024Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 1–0Flag of the United States.svg  United States 2024 Copa América 55,460

2026 FIFA World Cup

Arrowhead Stadium was chosen as one of the 16 venues that will host games during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The stadium will require renovations. Kansas City, Missouri mayor Quinton Lucas estimated the cost of the necessary renovations at $50 million. [36] The stadium will host six matches, including four group stage matches, one Round of 32 match, and one quarterfinal match. [37]

DateTime (UTC−5)Team #1Res.Team #2RoundAttendance
June 16, 2026--:--TBD–TBD Group J
June 20, 2026--:--TBD–TBD Group E
June 25, 2026--:--TBD–TBD Group F
June 27, 2026--:--TBD–TBD Group J
July 3, 2026--:--Winner Group K–3rd Group D/E/I/J/L Round of 32
July 11, 2026--:--Winner Match 95–Winner Match 96 Quarter-finals

Renovations

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One of the entrances to the stadium.
Rear view of the stadium Arrowhead Stadium (October 27, 2019 - 6).jpg
Rear view of the stadium

On April 4, 2006, Jackson County voters approved a tax increase to finance municipal bonds to pay for $850 million in renovations to Arrowhead Stadium and nearby Kauffman Stadium. [38] Before the bond election, the NFL announced it would award hosting rights of a future Super Bowl to Kansas City provided it would have a climate-controlled stadium. With the passing of the stadium bill, the Chiefs signed a new lease which ensures that the team will remain at Arrowhead until at least 2031. [39]

However, a second bond issue to build the rolling roof shared with Kauffman Stadium that was part of the original 1967 stadium plan was defeated by voters, and Kansas City chose to withdraw its request to host Super Bowl XLIX in 2015; the game was played at the University of Phoenix Stadium (now State Farm Stadium) in Glendale, Arizona. [40]

On August 15, 2007, the Chiefs announced final plans for the renovated Arrowhead Stadium, which would cost $375 million. The cost to the city was reduced by $50 million thanks to an additional payment by the Hunt family, which originally had intended to donate $75 million. The renovated stadium features the Chiefs Hall of Honor, a tribute to Lamar Hunt, and "horizon level" seating in which luxury suite owners sit outdoors. [41]

Reconstruction for the stadiums started on October 3, 2007. Refurbishment of nearby Kauffman Stadium, home to the Kansas City Royals baseball team, commenced at that time, and both completely-refurbished stadiums were ready for play by the 2010 season. [42]

In 2019, the Chiefs announced multiple renovations for the 2020 season, which included replaced seats in the lower level, a new video display on the East end, and locker room upgrades. [43]

In February 2024, the Chiefs announced additional plans to renovate the stadium starting in 2027, which would further increase the seating capacity along with other upgrades; [24] however, those plans were shelved in April when voters rejected a 40-year sales tax increase to help fund the project. [44] [45] The Chiefs will consider options beyond renovating Arrowhead Stadium, including building a new stadium in the Kansas City area, including the Kansas side of the state line. [46]

Stadium music

From 1963 to 2008, the TD Pack Band was a mainstay at every Chiefs home game. The band was founded by trumpeter Tony DiPardo. [47] The band was previously known as The Zing Band while the Chiefs played at Municipal Stadium. DiPardo, nicknamed "Mr. Music", [48] was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 15, 1912. DiPardo wrote songs about the team such as "The Chiefs are on the Warpath" and "The Hank Stram Polka". DiPardo received a Super Bowl ring for the Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl IV. DiPardo died in 2011.[ citation needed ]

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