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Chiefs fans heading to the Black Friday game at Arrowhead are getting the Hallmark Holiday treatment

Vaseline November 28, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Chiefs Kingdom is ready to celebrate a new tradition during the holidays. Black Friday Football at Arrowhead.

The 10-1 Chiefs host the 2-9 Las Vegas Raiders on Nov. 29 at 2 p.m.

The theme of Friday’s game is “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.” To celebrate, every fan attending Friday’s game will receive a Holiday Touchdown: A Love Story for the Chiefs marked pennant.

The movie premieres on Hallmark Channel Saturday night at 7 p.m., allowing Chiefs Kingdom to keep the party going all weekend long.

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GAME DAY INFO

Parking and traffic

Parking lots open Friday morning at 9:30 am.

The Chiefs encourage fans to purchase parking tickets online before arriving at the stadium. The organization says it will help keep traffic flowing to the stadium.

Guests using rideshare services can be dropped off and picked up at the Missouri Welcome Center, located between Gates 1 and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff.

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 10 a.m.

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All fans can enjoy the Ford Tailgate District for free. There will be food trucks, games and live entertainment prior to kickoff.

Stadium gates and mobile access

All gates to the GEHA field at Arrowhead Stadium will open at noon. The kick-off is scheduled for 2 p.m

Gates for fans with tickets at the CommunityAmerica Club level will open at 11:30 AM

Fans are asked to access mobile tickets and parking passes before arriving at the stadium to allow for faster access to the stadium.

Safety and security

The NFL’s bag clearance policy applies to fans entering GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Specific information about what is and is not allowed can be found on the Chiefs website.

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While the bag clearance policy is in effect, the Chiefs encourage fans to prevent bags from entering the stadium if possible.

Fans needing assistance are asked to contact Fan Experience at (816) 920-4237. Fans can also text (816) 920-4237 with the location and number six hours before kickoff.

Cashless stadium

All concession stands and retail outlets are completely cashless. In addition to the traditional scan and chip reader options for credit/debit cards, mobile tap or scan payment options will be offered at stands and shops throughout the stadium.

Game entertainment

The Bonner family, a Latter-day Saint family from Utah, sings the national anthem.

Gladstone Fire Brigade will present the colors before kick-off.

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.

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Former Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz will serve as Drum Honoree on Friday.

The Tony DiPardo Spirit Leader will be Air Force Technical Sergeant Zachary Howard.

Lamar Hunt Legacy Chair

Don Lawrence is recognized with the Lamar Hunt Legacy Seat.

According to the Chiefs, the Lawrence family has been season ticket members for more than 20 years.

Lawrence worked in Missouri public education for more than 43 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent. He also served as a high school football official for schools in northern Missouri for 25 years.

NFL My Business My Cleats

More than a dozen Chiefs players and coaches are recognizing the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign.

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Look for their custom cleats and shoe designs that represent causes close to their hearts.

The My Cause My Cleats campaign, launched in 2016, allows players and coaches to represent their respective philanthropies, passions and movements through unique designs in stadiums across the league.