Schedule Scout: Kansas City Chiefs 2025
Football season is back, and with it comes 17 weeks of potential Chiefs road trips. Whether you live in Kansas City and want to hit the road, or live somewhere else and are coming to Arrowhead, we’ve got all the info you need on how to plan the best road trips anchored around the Chiefs’ schedule.
For this Schedule Scout, we’ve included the University of Kansas (45 miles), Kansas State (120 miles), the University of Missouri (130 miles), and the University of Nebraska (200 miles). Some might find them too far for a road trip, but for others, they might be just what they’re looking for.
Week 1: September 4-8, Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, 5:00pm BRT |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The best bet for seeing other sports in São Paulo for kickoff weekend would have been soccer, but, unfortunately, the local teams are not playing that weekend, as the Serie A league is on a bye. But there will be plenty to see in São Paulo, or even Rio!
Week 1: September 4-8, Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil, 5:00pm BRT |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
The best bet for seeing other sports in São Paulo for kickoff weekend would have been soccer, but, unfortunately, the local teams are not playing that weekend, as the Serie A league is on a bye. But there will be plenty to see in São Paulo, or even Rio!
Week 2: September 11-15, Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
HCU @ Nebraska, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs, 3:25pm (NFL) | |||
Louisiana @ Mizzou, 3:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Washington Spirit @ KC Current, 6:30pm (NWSL) | ||||
Matt Rife @ T-Mobile Center, 8:00pm (comedy) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Playoff intensity comes early to KC with the Eagles – and Eagles fans – in town. As a Saturday appetizer, you could head to Lincoln for Nebraska vs. HCU, to Mizzou for their game against Louisiana, or stay in town to catch the NWSL’s Current host Washington on Saturday night. With the late kickoff on Sunday, you’ve got plenty of time to check out the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum or the College Basketball Hall of Fame before heading to Arrowhead.
Week 2: September 11-15, Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
HCU @ Nebraska, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | Philadelphia Eagles @ Kansas City Chiefs, 3:25pm (NFL) | |||
Louisiana @ Mizzou, 3:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Washington Spirit @ KC Current, 6:30pm (NWSL) | ||||
Matt Rife @ T-Mobile Center, 8:00pm (comedy) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Playoff intensity comes early to KC with the Eagles – and Eagles fans – in town. As a Saturday appetizer, you could head to Lincoln for Nebraska vs. HCU, to Mizzou for their game against Louisiana, or stay in town to catch the NWSL’s Current host Washington on Saturday night. With the late kickoff on Sunday, you’ve got plenty of time to check out the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum or the College Basketball Hall of Fame before heading to Arrowhead.
Week 3: September 18-22, Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
San Diego Padres @ New York Mets, 1:10pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ New York Mets, 7:10pm (MLB) | North Texas @ Army, 12:00 (NCAA-F) | New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils, 1:00pm (NHL preseason) | |
Dua Lipa @ Madison Square Garden, 7:30pm (concert) | Charlotte FC @ NYCFC, 7:30pm (MLS) | Washington Nationals @ New York Mets, 4:10pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ New York Mets, 1:40pm (MLB) | |
Iowa @ Rutgers, 8:00pm (NCAA-F) | Chappell Roan, Forest Hills Stadium, 7:00pm (concert) | Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Islanders, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | ||
Dua Lipa @ Madison Square Garden, 7:30pm (concert) | Chappell Roan, Forest Hills Stadium, 7:00pm (concert) | |||
Dua Lipa @ Madison Square Garden, 7:30pm (concert) | ||||
Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants, 8:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
A lot is happening in New York this weekend. Early arrivers on Thursday could catch the Mets hosting the Padres at Citi Field (1:10), and music fans could then head to Madison Square Garden to see Dua Lipa that night. On Friday, you can see Yankee Stadium in its soccer configuration when NYCFC hosts Charlotte. On Saturday, it’s Nats at Mets at 4:10, and then Chappelle Roan is playing just down the street from Citi Field. On Sunday, you can head to Newark to see the Rangers play the Devils in a preseason game, and go straight from Prudential Center to MetLife Stadium and have plenty of time for pregame festivities.
Week 3: September 18-22, Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
San Diego Padres @ New York Mets, 1:10pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ New York Mets, 7:10pm (MLB) | North Texas @ Army, 12:00 (NCAA-F) | New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils, 1:00pm (NHL preseason) | |
Dua Lipa @ Madison Square Garden, 7:30pm (concert) | Charlotte FC @ NYCFC, 7:30pm (MLS) | Washington Nationals @ New York Mets, 4:10pm (MLB) | Washington Nationals @ New York Mets, 1:40pm (MLB) | |
Iowa @ Rutgers, 8:00pm (NCAA-F) | Chappell Roan, Forest Hills Stadium, 7:00pm (concert) | Philadelphia Flyers @ New York Islanders, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | ||
Dua Lipa @ Madison Square Garden, 7:30pm (concert) | Chappell Roan, Forest Hills Stadium, 7:00pm (concert) | |||
Dua Lipa @ Madison Square Garden, 7:30pm (concert) | ||||
Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Giants, 8:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
A lot is happening in New York this weekend. Early arrivers on Thursday could catch the Mets hosting the Padres at Citi Field (1:10), and music fans could then head to Madison Square Garden to see Dua Lipa that night. On Friday, you can see Yankee Stadium in its soccer configuration when NYCFC hosts Charlotte. On Saturday, it’s Nats at Mets at 4:10, and then Chappelle Roan is playing just down the street from Citi Field. On Sunday, you can head to Newark to see the Rangers play the Devils in a preseason game, and go straight from Prudential Center to MetLife Stadium and have plenty of time for pregame festivities.
Week 4: September 25-29, Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Chicago Stars @ Kansas City Current, 7:00pm (NWSL) | Cincinnati @ Kansas, TBD (NCAA-F) | Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs, 3:25pm (NFL) | ||
UCF @ Kansas State, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
UMass @ Mizzou, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Blink-182, T-Mobile Center, 7:00pm (concert) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a weekend of great choices in the Kansas City area. On Friday night, you can check out CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas Current (NWSL), for a match against the Chicago Stars. On Saturday, take your pick of college football games at Kansas (40 miles), Kansas State (125 miles), or Mizzou (130 miles). Or, if you’d prefer, just hang out in KC eating BBQ, and wander over to see Blink-182 at T-Mobile Center. On Sunday, it’s a 3:25 kickoff for Chiefs-Ravens, which gives you plenty of time for what is largely considered to be the best tailgating in the NFL (get a rental car, grab some ribs and a cooler on the way, and you’ll be all set).
Week 4: September 25-29, Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Chicago Stars @ Kansas City Current, 7:00pm (NWSL) | Cincinnati @ Kansas, TBD (NCAA-F) | Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs, 3:25pm (NFL) | ||
UCF @ Kansas State, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
UMass @ Mizzou, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Blink-182, T-Mobile Center, 7:00pm (concert) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a weekend of great choices in the Kansas City area. On Friday night, you can check out CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas Current (NWSL), for a match against the Chicago Stars. On Saturday, take your pick of college football games at Kansas (40 miles), Kansas State (125 miles), or Mizzou (130 miles). Or, if you’d prefer, just hang out in KC eating BBQ, and wander over to see Blink-182 at T-Mobile Center. On Sunday, it’s a 3:25 kickoff for Chiefs-Ravens, which gives you plenty of time for what is largely considered to be the best tailgating in the NFL (get a rental car, grab some ribs and a cooler on the way, and you’ll be all set).
Week 5: October 2-6, Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Charlotte @ South Florida, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | Miami @ Florida State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15pm (NFL) | |
Texas @ Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Kansas @ Central Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Columbus Crew @ Orlando SC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
With the Chiefs and Jags playing on Monday night, you’ve got the entire weekend to roam the state watching sports. You could start in Tampa on Thursday for some preseason hockey at the Lightning, and stay in town on Saturday for USF-Charlotte at Raymond James Stadium. On Saturday, you could head to Gainesville for Florida hosting Texas in The Swamp. On Sunday, it’s an open day – maybe some beach time, maybe Disney World? And then you’ve got plenty of time on Monday to get to Jacksonville for the game.
Week 5: October 2-6, Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Charlotte @ Central Florida, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | Miami @ Florida State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15pm (NFL) | |
Texas @ Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Kansas @ Central Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Columbus Crew @ Orlando SC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
With the Chiefs and Jags playing on Monday night, you’ve got the entire weekend to roam the state watching sports. You could start in Tampa on Thursday for some preseason hockey at the Lightning, and stay in town on Saturday for USF-Charlotte at Raymond James Stadium. On Saturday, you could head to Gainesville for Florida hosting Texas in The Swamp. On Sunday, it’s an open day – maybe some beach time, maybe Disney World? And then you’ve got plenty of time on Monday to get to Jacksonville for the game.
Week 6: October 9-13, Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Alabama @ Mizzou, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:20pm (NFL) | |||
TCU @ Kansas State, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Gotham FC @ KC Current, 4:00pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you can pull your focus away from the HUGE Chiefs-Lions game on Sunday night, you’ll see that there’s also sports to be seen on Saturday. You can jump in the car and drive either to K-State (120 miles) or Mizzou (130 miles), or just hang in town and watch the KC Current at their new CPKC Stadium just north of downtown. Whatever you choose, be sure to leave enough time for BBQ.
Week 6: October 9-13, Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Alabama @ Mizzou, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:20pm (NFL) | |||
TCU @ Kansas State, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Gotham FC @ KC Current, 4:00pm (NWSL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you can pull your focus away from the HUGE Chiefs-Lions game on Sunday night, you’ll see that there’s also sports to be seen on Saturday. You can jump in the car and drive either to K-State (120 miles) or Mizzou (130 miles), or just hang in town and watch the KC Current at their new CPKC Stadium just north of downtown. Whatever you choose, be sure to leave enough time for BBQ.
Week 7: October 16-20, Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Houston Dynamo @ Sporting KC, 8:00pm (MLS) | Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is one of the quieter weekends on the schedule for Kansas City. But that just leaves more time for BBQ. On Saturday, you can catch Sporting KC take on the Houston Dynamo at Children’s Mercy Park. Which will leave you with plenty of time to explore KC before Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Week 7: October 16-20, Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Houston Dynamo @ Sporting KC, 8:00pm (MLS) | Las Vegas Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is one of the quieter weekends on the schedule for Kansas City. But that just leaves more time for BBQ. On Saturday, you can catch Sporting KC take on the Houston Dynamo at Children’s Mercy Park. Which will leave you with plenty of time to explore KC before Sunday’s game against the Raiders.
Week 8: October 23-27, Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Northwestern @ Nebraska, 6:00pm (NCAA-WV) | Kansas State @ Kansas, TBD (NCAA-F) | Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:15pm (NFL) | ||
Northwestern @ Nebraska, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Michigan State @ Nebraska, 7:30pm (NCAA-WV) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Another prime time game, this time on Monday night under the lights against the Commanders. But the schedule gods gave us a gift for this weekend. Lincoln is a bit of a haul, but you can see the women’s volleyball team play Northwestern on Friday night, and then the men’s football team play Northwestern on Saturday. And you don’t have to hurry back to KC since you’ve got until Monday for the game.
Week 8: October 23-27, Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Northwestern @ Nebraska, 6:00pm (NCAA-WV) | Kansas State @ Kansas, TBD (NCAA-F) | Washington Commanders @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:15pm (NFL) | ||
Northwestern @ Nebraska, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Michigan State @ Nebraska, 7:30pm (NCAA-WV) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Another prime time game, this time on Monday night under the lights against the Commanders. But the schedule gods gave us a gift for this weekend. Lincoln is a bit of a haul, but you can see the women’s volleyball team play Northwestern on Friday night, and then the men’s football team play Northwestern on Saturday. And you don’t have to hurry back to KC since you’ve got until Monday for the game.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
UNC @ Syracuse, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres, 7:00pm (NHL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills, 4:25pm (NFL) | Pittsburgh Penguins @ Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:30pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s hard to imagine even caring about anything else but this mega-matchup. But there’s a whole slate of sports happening this weekend in/around Buffalo. On Friday, Syracuse is at home to UNC. On Saturday, you can catch the Sabres hosting the Capitals at KeyBank Center. And then, on Sunday, it’s the 4:25 kickoff for Bills-Chiefs, which means you’ve got all day to eat wings, drink beer, and crash into tables.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills
Thursday 10/30 | Friday 10/31 | Saturday 11/1 | Sunday 11/2 | Monday 11/3 |
UNC @ Syracuse, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) | Washington Capitals @ Buffalo Sabres, 7:00pm (NHL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills, 4:25pm (NFL) | Pittsburgh Penguins @ Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:30pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s hard to imagine even caring about anything else but this mega-matchup. But there’s a whole slate of sports happening this weekend in/around Buffalo. On Friday, Syracuse is at home to UNC. On Saturday, you can catch the Sabres hosting the Capitals at KeyBank Center. And then, on Sunday, it’s the 4:25 kickoff for Bills-Chiefs, which means you’ve got all day to eat wings, drink beer, and crash into tables.
Week 10: November 6-10, BYE
Week 10: November 6-10, BYE
Week 11: November 13-17, Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Buffalo Sabres @ Colorado Avalanche, 7:00pm (NHL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos, 2:25pm (NFL) | Chicago Bulls @ Denver Nuggets, 7:00pm (NBA) | ||
New York Islanders @ Colorado Avalanche, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
There’s nothing scheduled for Friday or Saturday, but on Sunday you could easily do the NFL/NHL doubleheader. Broncos-Chiefs are at 2:25, and Avs-Islanders are at 7:00. Trust us – it’s less than a 20-minute walk from one stadium to the other.
Week 11: November 13-17, Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Buffalo Sabres @ Colorado Avalanche, 7:00pm (NHL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos, 2:25pm (NFL) | Chicago Bulls @ Denver Nuggets, 7:00pm (NBA) | ||
New York Islanders @ Colorado Avalanche, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
There’s nothing scheduled for Friday or Saturday, but on Sunday you could easily do the NFL/NHL doubleheader. Broncos-Chiefs are at 2:25, and Avs-Islanders are at 7:00. Trust us – it’s less than a 20-minute walk from one stadium to the other.
Week 12: November 20-24, Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Well, they all can’t be road trip winners, and this is the quietest weekend you’ll find in KC all season. But that just means you’ve got plenty of time to explore Kansas City, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the College Basketball Hall of Fame, The Plaza, Power & Light District, and, of course, some local beers and BBQ.
Week 12: November 20-24, Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Well, they all can’t be road trip winners, and this is the quietest weekend you’ll find in KC all season. But that just means you’ve got plenty of time to explore Kansas City, including the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, the College Basketball Hall of Fame, The Plaza, Power & Light District, and, of course, some local beers and BBQ.
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys, 3:30pm (NFL) | Utah Mammoth @ Dallas Stars, 8:00pm (NHL) | Cincinnati @ TCU, TBD (NCAA-F) | Ottawa Senators @ Dallas Stars, 5:00pm (NHL) | |
Temple @ North Texas, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Houston @ Baylor, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: a Dallas Cowboys home game. And boy did they schedule a good one this year – against the Chiefs. It’s the late afternoon game, so there’s plenty of time for pregaming, or maybe grabbing an early afternoon Thanksgiving meal at an open restaurant. If you recover from that in time, you can see the Dallas Stars at home on Friday, and TCU, North Texas, or Baylor on Saturday for college football. All while having plenty of time for some Texas barbecue.
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys, 3:30pm (NFL) | Utah Mammoth @ Dallas Stars, 8:00pm (NHL) | Cincinnati @ TCU, TBD (NCAA-F) | Ottawa Senators @ Dallas Stars, 5:00pm (NHL) | |
Temple @ North Texas, TBD (NCAA-F) | ||||
Houston @ Baylor, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Thanksgiving, and you know what that means: a Dallas Cowboys home game. And boy did they schedule a good one this year – against the Chiefs. It’s the late afternoon game, so there’s plenty of time for pregaming, or maybe grabbing an early afternoon Thanksgiving meal at an open restaurant. If you recover from that in time, you can see the Dallas Stars at home on Friday, and TCU, North Texas, or Baylor on Saturday for college football. All while having plenty of time for some Texas barbecue.
Week 14: December 4-8, Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Kansas vs. Mizzou, TBD, T-Mobile Center (NCAA-M) | ||||
Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Other than the Chiefs’ Sunday night game against the Texans, the only other sporting event happening in KC this weekend is the StorageMart Border Showdown between Kansas and Mizzou at the T-Mobile Center. The time hasn’t been set yet, but we’re willing to bet it will be during the afternoon, so you may be able to hit both.
Week 14: December 4-8, Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Kansas vs. Mizzou, TBD, T-Mobile Center (NCAA-M) | ||||
Houston Texans @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:20pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Other than the Chiefs’ Sunday night game against the Texans, the only other sporting event happening in KC this weekend is the StorageMart Border Showdown between Kansas and Mizzou at the T-Mobile Center. The time hasn’t been set yet, but we’re willing to bet it will be during the afternoon, so you may be able to hit both.
Week 15: December 11-15, Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00pm (NFL) | ||||
KU vs. Denver. 2:00pm (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Another quiet weekend in KC, as the only other sporting event happening is the Kansas women’s basketball team vs. Denver at Allen Fieldhouse. Unfortunately, it’s scheduled for the same time as the Chiefs game, so it won’t work. So … more time for BBQ and sightseeing.
Week 15: December 11-15, Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Los Angeles Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs, 12:00pm (NFL) | ||||
KU vs. Denver. 2:00pm (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Another quiet weekend in KC, as the only other sporting event happening is the Kansas women’s basketball team vs. Denver at Allen Fieldhouse. Unfortunately, it’s scheduled for the same time as the Chiefs game, so it won’t work. So … more time for BBQ and sightseeing.
Week 16: December 18-22, Kansas City Chiefs @ Tennessee Titans
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Nashville Predators, 6:00pm (NHL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Tennessee Titans, 12:00pm (NFL) | Southern Indiana @ Tennessee, TBD (NCAA-W) | ||
New York Rangers @ Nashville Predators, 6:00pm (NHL) | Lady A Country Opry Christmas, 7:00pm, Grand Ole Opry (concert) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Happy holidays from the Music City! If you’re looking for hockey in your stocking, this is a good weekend to be in Nashville. On Saturday, the Preds host the Maple Leafs at Bridgestone Arena, and they host the Rangers on Sunday – both games are at 6pm. Between the two is the Titans vs. Chiefs game at noon on Sunday. And if you’re looking for a holiday bonus, the Opry Country Christmas is at the Grand Ole Opry on Monday night. We don’t know exactly what that is, but if it sounds like something you’d like, you should take a look.
Week 16: December 18-22, Kansas City Chiefs @ Tennessee Titans
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Nashville Predators, 6:00pm (NHL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Tennessee Titans, 12:00pm (NFL) | Southern Indiana @ Tennessee, TBD (NCAA-W) | ||
New York Rangers @ Nashville Predators, 6:00pm (NHL) | Lady A Country Opry Christmas, 7:00pm, Grand Ole Opry (concert) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Happy holidays from the Music City! If you’re looking for hockey in your stocking, this is a good weekend to be in Nashville. On Saturday, the Preds host the Maple Leafs at Bridgestone Arena, and they host the Rangers on Sunday – both games are at 6pm. Between the two is the Titans vs. Chiefs game at noon on Sunday. And if you’re looking for a holiday bonus, the Opry Country Christmas is at the Grand Ole Opry on Monday night. We don’t know exactly what that is, but if it sounds like something you’d like, you should take a look.
Week 17: December 25-29, Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:15pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Merry Christmas! If you’ve decided to open presents in the Arrowhead parking lot, trust us – it’s sure to be a great time. KC has the best tailgating in the NFL, and all you really need is a car, a cooler, and a plate of BBQ from any one of a half-dozen phenomenal places. Depending on where you’re coming from, you might even be able to get a cheap Christmas Day fare.
Week 17: December 25-29, Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs, 7:15pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Merry Christmas! If you’ve decided to open presents in the Arrowhead parking lot, trust us – it’s sure to be a great time. KC has the best tailgating in the NFL, and all you really need is a car, a cooler, and a plate of BBQ from any one of a half-dozen phenomenal places. Depending on where you’re coming from, you might even be able to get a cheap Christmas Day fare.
Week 18: January 1-5, Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Backstreet Boys at Sphere (concert) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | ||
Backstreet Boys at Sphere (concert) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s Las Vegas at New Year’s, so the list of things going on is too long to print. We won’t know the final date and time for the football game for a while yet, but it will either be on Saturday or Sunday. One thing we do know that’s happening will be the Las Vegas Bowl on 12/31 (not pictured), featuring a team from the Big 10 vs. a team from the Pac 12. Other than that, the Golden Knights aren’t at home, so you’ll have plenty of time for concerts or shows … or gambling, or buffets, or whatever.
Week 18: January 1-5, Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Backstreet Boys at Sphere (concert) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | ||
Backstreet Boys at Sphere (concert) |
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It’s Las Vegas at New Year’s, so the list of things going on is too long to print. We won’t know the final date and time for the football game for a while yet, but it will either be on Saturday or Sunday. One thing we do know that’s happening will be the Las Vegas Bowl on 12/31 (not pictured), featuring a team from the Big 10 vs. a team from the Pac 12. Other than that, the Golden Knights aren’t at home, so you’ll have plenty of time for concerts or shows … or gambling, or buffets, or whatever.
Bottom Line
If you’re planning on a Chiefs game this year, there are plenty of opportunities to turn your trip into something a bit more. If you’re heading to KC, the first half of the season will offer more sporting events to see than the second half, as it gets a little quieter once the Royals, Sporting KC, and the Current stop playing. But there are some great opportunities to combine your NFL visit with some college football at Kansas, Kansas State, Mizzou, or Nebraska.
If you’re seeing the Chiefs on the road, Week 3 at the Giants has a ton of great stuff going on, the mega-matchup in Buffalo is another good road trip, and the holiday games in Dallas and Nashville have promise as well.
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