Arrowhead Showdown: Everything Fans NEED To Know For Thursday’s Historic KC Classic!

Important Fan Information for Thursday’s Inaugural Battle Sports Kansas City Classic at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

The Battle Sports Kansas City Classic between Cincinnati and Nebraska kicks off at 8 p.m. CT

On Thursday, August 28, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will host the Battle Sports Kansas City Classic between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Fans can find important information and reminders regarding Thursday’s game below.

Game Entertainment

The Cincinnati Bearcat Marching Band will perform the game’s National Anthem. While also being known for its contemporary approach and drill design, the Bearcat Marching Band will also serve as the game’s halftime entertainment.

Parking and Traffic

Parking lots for Thursday’s game open at 3:30 p.m. CT. All fans must purchase parking passes in advance at www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/parking. 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 ongoing MoDOT 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.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/stadiummap.

Fans should expect to see heavy delays due to rush hour traffic on Interstates 435 and 70, as well as streets around the Truman Sports Complex due to the start time of Thursday’s game. Fans are asked to plan in advance and arrive several hours prior to kickoff to avoid rush hour and minimize delays. It is suggested that drivers who are not going to the game but normally travel past the Truman Sports Complex identify an alternative route to avoid rush hour back-ups. All fans should visit www.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/parking to make their travel and parking game plan.

Bus and RV Parking

Class A and C Buses and RVs (25ft or longer) require a Bus/RV parking pass and will be directed to park on the north side of Dubiner Circle. To access these spaces, Buses and RVs must enter through Gates 1 or 7. To purchase Bus/RV parking, please visit www.transwest.com/rv/chiefs-rv-row.

Tune In

Thursday’s game will be broadcast on ESPN with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. CT. The crew of Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst) and Quint Kessenich (sideline analyst) will be on the call. Bearcat fans can tune in to 700WLW and ESPN 1530 with 2019 James Kelly UC Athletics Hall of Famer and Voice of the Bearcats Dan Hoard on the call. For the Cornhuskers, fans can tune into the Huskers Radio Network with first-year play-by-play announcer Kyle Crooks on the call.

Stadium Gates and Mobile Entry

All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. for the 8:05 p.m. kickoff. Gates for guests with tickets on the CommunityAmerica Club Level will open at 5:30 p.m. 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.

Tickets For Less Fan Fest

The Tickets For Less Fan Fest, located in Lot M on the north side of the stadium closest to Lancer Lane, will open at 4 p.m. The Tickets For Less Fan Fest is a free space for all fans to enjoy drinks, food trucks, tailgating games and live entertainment leading up to kickoff. This week it will feature live music from Drew Six and the Soul Plains Drifters as well as DJ Lazer with emcee Spencer Davis. There will also be a Nebraska pep rally featuring AD Troy Dannen, the Husker Scarlet Dance Team & Herbie Husker beginning at 5:40 p.m.

Concessions Value Pricing

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium will once again offer value pricing at select concession locations throughout the stadium. Multiple popular items, including hot dogs, pretzel bites and popcorn – all priced at $5 – will be available at various locations. All concession stands will also have value sodas for $5 and will still have full offerings on top of the value items.

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.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/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.gehafieldatarrowhead.com/prohibiteditems for a complete list of permitted and prohibited items.

If guests have questions or need assistance, including accessible services, they can contact Fan Experience at (816) 920-4237 or by email at [email protected]. Beginning six hours prior to kickoff, guests can also text (816) 920-4237 with location and issue.

Timeline for Chiefs vs. Bears on Thursday, August 28

  • 3:30 p.m. – Parking Gates Open
  • 4:00 p.m. – Tickets For Less Fan Fest
  • 5:30 p.m. – CommunityAmerica Club Level Gates Open
  • 6:00 p.m. – All GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Gates Open
  • 7:20 p.m. – Team Warm-Ups Begin
  • 7:56 p.m. – National Anthem
  • 8:01 p.m. – Bearcats Team Introduction
  • 8:02 p.m. – Cornhuskers Team Introduction
  • 8:03 p.m. – Coin Toss
  • 8:05 p.m. – Kickoff

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