Hello! I have LOVED wiki you all have posted. It's most helpful! So, flew in from Jacksonville for the Bucs game, staying in midtown, ate Jack Stack and Q39! Got the advice on the parking pass and the Lot J tailgate. I was wondering, is there any advice on driving to the stadium? I've seen videos of people lined up hours before the gates open to get ready. It looks like it's a 1way in/1way out kinda deal. I know gates open in 3 hours(from this post) but if there's anyone who could give advice on directions from say, north, or south, etc.
Most people get off at Blue Ridge cutoff at I-70, but you can take Raytown Rd to Lancer Ln (the back way that goes by the practice facility) and often save some time at Gate 5. Gate 6 nearby is an option, too.
Thank you! Gonna take chances on Gate 5/6. Looks like I just drive around to Lot J? Florida people here, rain is a natural occurrence!😂 Ticket prices dropped like in half, so I suspect the tailgate won't be as jumping as usual
Hello Chiefs Kingdom. Giants fan here with a Chiefs fan wife who absolutely loves this team. This year for her birthday, we will be flying to KC for the Chiefs v Chargers game. We will be there Fri-Mon. I am looking for advice on what to do to make this an amazing experience for her. We are def getting some amazing BBQ at Joe’s and Q39. We are doing Kingdom’s Greetings at Arrowhead Saturday and have tickets to one of the tailgates. We will be in section 118 and I am hoping to meet Chiefs fans at tailgates and in the section which I know she will love. Thanks in advance and go Chiefs.
I'd definitely check out the holiday market and ice terrace at Crown Center, walk to Union Station (there's a sky bridge if it's cold) for the indoor Christmas experience and photo opps, dress up and get a drink at The Mercury Room or Prime Social, visit the City Market, and see the Plaza lights. That's easily two full days with your schedule.
For tailgating, Lot J (linked in the Wiki) is the biggest one; you can also go to the fan zone near the stadium or literally just wander around and make friends.
Glad to hear the itinerary is looking good. We will definitely check out at least a few of the places you mentioned. Excited to explore a new city and enjoy the bonkers atmosphere at Arrowhead. And (hopefully) finally get to see a winning football team in person again 😂
Two of us are getting dropped off for the Charges game next week. Is the rideshare area as easy as pulling up, dropping people off, and leaving? It looks like it has a separate entrance than the rest of the stadium parking.
Pretty much. Getting out is a pain, though, so make sure you schedule the rides in advance. If you're willing to walk across the street to the Taco Bell in that weather, you'll save a ton of time.
Sweet, I really appreciate the info! My partner was kind enough to offer to take us in to avoid paying for parking, so time shouldn't be much of an issue, just wanted to make sure there wasn't a somewhere we had to register for the rideshare lot.
The wiki was really helpful, thank you for putting that together!
Hi everyone! i am new to this whole fandom, but my bf is a KC native and a lifelong fan. i want to surprise him with a new Chiefs jacket. He has never had one before, i am not sure what is best for KC weather, i have seen the puffy coats and the varsity/bomber jacket style, what do you recommend?
I’m curious about the Lot J tailgate but the link in the wiki is for Facebook, which we got rid of a while ago. Anywhere else to find/read about that area? Thanks!!
Thank you so much for this! My sister and I are going to my first Arrowhead game for the Raiders game this week and so appreciate the road map! The last time I saw the Chiefs vs Raiders live was in LA in Nov 1993 (college road trip We won 31-20. Marcus Allen ❤️)
Would love to find fellow redditors at the tailgate! This is a bucket list trip for me and the only vacation I’ve been able to take this year, time for fun with Chiefs Kingdom for 3 days in KC!
Me and my brother are flying in from Florida for the Chiefs-Lions SNF game. Big fans. It’s my second ever game at Arrowhead and my brother’s first. We want to do the whole tailgate experience but since we’re in town for one day we won’t have any stuff. If we bring some cash to contribute would you think someone would let us join their tailgate?
And we plan on taking an uber to the game. How early should we head over there, I’m sure traffic on game day is pretty crazy.
Big Chiefs fan here 🔴🟡 Coming up from Memphis for the Raiders game this Sunday!
I’ll be staying at the Hampton Inn Shawnee Mission/Kansas City and have a Red parking pass for Arrowhead. I’m planning to be at the stadium around 11:00 AM, but not sure what time I should leave or what the best route/strategy is for getting in and out.
Any local tips on:
Best time to hit the road from Shawnee to avoid the worst traffic
Which gate or route works best for Red parking and closet to section 104
I wouldn't plan on being there at 11:00. Try to aim for 10 or 10:30 at the latest. There are really only two major ways into the stadium, and you can imagine how crazy those get on game days.
So, from Shawnee, leave at around 9:30 or 10 at the latest.
Take the Blue Ridge Cutoff exit and try to aim for Lot D or G. Be prepared for a hike if you don't, but the tailgating and vibes are so good that it doesn't matter :)
The only way to really guarantee an easier exit is to leave early- like before the fourth quarter or with ten minutes left early.
Make sure you visit the Taco Bell and the historic vacant Adams Mark hotel. Sometimes you will see a bum named Leroy stealing catalytic converters. Be sure to say hello.
This year will be the first time I will be flying in for a game in December. Now I know it will be very cold, so what are your tips and tricks to survive several hours at that temperature? What to wear? Some kind of heating devices?
Hey everyone! I’m curious if anyone here has ever bought tickets from people in the Lot J Facebook group. I’ve seen a few posts offering tickets, but I’m not sure how trustworthy the sellers usually are. If you’ve purchased from the group before, were the tickets legit and was the process smooth? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences—good or bad—so I know what to expect before I decide to buy anything. Thanks in advance for any insight!
Notice anything missing? Let me know! I update it with new restaurant and bar openings every week.
I'm always on the lookout for Chiefs bars outside KC.
Bucs fan. I will be going to the game 11/4 so this is quite helpful. Can’t wait!
Same! But, we just want to see Taylor Swift, we will immediately leave if she's not there! /S
Hello! I have LOVED wiki you all have posted. It's most helpful! So, flew in from Jacksonville for the Bucs game, staying in midtown, ate Jack Stack and Q39! Got the advice on the parking pass and the Lot J tailgate. I was wondering, is there any advice on driving to the stadium? I've seen videos of people lined up hours before the gates open to get ready. It looks like it's a 1way in/1way out kinda deal. I know gates open in 3 hours(from this post) but if there's anyone who could give advice on directions from say, north, or south, etc.
Thank you!
Most people get off at Blue Ridge cutoff at I-70, but you can take Raytown Rd to Lancer Ln (the back way that goes by the practice facility) and often save some time at Gate 5. Gate 6 nearby is an option, too.
Thank you! Gonna take chances on Gate 5/6. Looks like I just drive around to Lot J? Florida people here, rain is a natural occurrence!😂 Ticket prices dropped like in half, so I suspect the tailgate won't be as jumping as usual
Hello Chiefs Kingdom. Giants fan here with a Chiefs fan wife who absolutely loves this team. This year for her birthday, we will be flying to KC for the Chiefs v Chargers game. We will be there Fri-Mon. I am looking for advice on what to do to make this an amazing experience for her. We are def getting some amazing BBQ at Joe’s and Q39. We are doing Kingdom’s Greetings at Arrowhead Saturday and have tickets to one of the tailgates. We will be in section 118 and I am hoping to meet Chiefs fans at tailgates and in the section which I know she will love. Thanks in advance and go Chiefs.
You guys are off to a stellar start.
I'd definitely check out the holiday market and ice terrace at Crown Center, walk to Union Station (there's a sky bridge if it's cold) for the indoor Christmas experience and photo opps, dress up and get a drink at The Mercury Room or Prime Social, visit the City Market, and see the Plaza lights. That's easily two full days with your schedule.
For tailgating, Lot J (linked in the Wiki) is the biggest one; you can also go to the fan zone near the stadium or literally just wander around and make friends.
Glad to hear the itinerary is looking good. We will definitely check out at least a few of the places you mentioned. Excited to explore a new city and enjoy the bonkers atmosphere at Arrowhead. And (hopefully) finally get to see a winning football team in person again 😂
Two of us are getting dropped off for the Charges game next week. Is the rideshare area as easy as pulling up, dropping people off, and leaving? It looks like it has a separate entrance than the rest of the stadium parking.
Pretty much. Getting out is a pain, though, so make sure you schedule the rides in advance. If you're willing to walk across the street to the Taco Bell in that weather, you'll save a ton of time.
Sweet, I really appreciate the info! My partner was kind enough to offer to take us in to avoid paying for parking, so time shouldn't be much of an issue, just wanted to make sure there wasn't a somewhere we had to register for the rideshare lot.
The wiki was really helpful, thank you for putting that together!
Thanks for putting this together. It was really helpful
Hi everyone! i am new to this whole fandom, but my bf is a KC native and a lifelong fan. i want to surprise him with a new Chiefs jacket. He has never had one before, i am not sure what is best for KC weather, i have seen the puffy coats and the varsity/bomber jacket style, what do you recommend?
I’m curious about the Lot J tailgate but the link in the wiki is for Facebook, which we got rid of a while ago. Anywhere else to find/read about that area? Thanks!!
It's unfortunately where they're the most active, but they do have an Instagram account that you can message.
Thank you so much for this! My sister and I are going to my first Arrowhead game for the Raiders game this week and so appreciate the road map! The last time I saw the Chiefs vs Raiders live was in LA in Nov 1993 (college road trip We won 31-20. Marcus Allen ❤️)
Would love to find fellow redditors at the tailgate! This is a bucket list trip for me and the only vacation I’ve been able to take this year, time for fun with Chiefs Kingdom for 3 days in KC!
Thank you …wiki very helpful too
For our UK fans this year
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Me and my brother are flying in from Florida for the Chiefs-Lions SNF game. Big fans. It’s my second ever game at Arrowhead and my brother’s first. We want to do the whole tailgate experience but since we’re in town for one day we won’t have any stuff. If we bring some cash to contribute would you think someone would let us join their tailgate? And we plan on taking an uber to the game. How early should we head over there, I’m sure traffic on game day is pretty crazy.
Thank you for any recommendations and help!
I have a parking pass for the "red" parking lots. Is that any specific lot, and do I just enter through any gate?
Any gate. Red is about 95% of the parking lot.
How far is it to the stadium from the Red? Trying to gauge how long the walk will be from the farthest point
From the farthest point- the end of Lot L- 3/4 of a mile.
Big Chiefs fan here 🔴🟡 Coming up from Memphis for the Raiders game this Sunday!
I’ll be staying at the Hampton Inn Shawnee Mission/Kansas City and have a Red parking pass for Arrowhead. I’m planning to be at the stadium around 11:00 AM, but not sure what time I should leave or what the best route/strategy is for getting in and out.
Any local tips on:
Best time to hit the road from Shawnee to avoid the worst traffic
Which gate or route works best for Red parking and closet to section 104
Tricks for an easier exit after the game
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Appreciate any insider advice from KC regulars. Can’t wait to see Arrowhead in person — Go Chiefs! 🏈🔥
I wouldn't plan on being there at 11:00. Try to aim for 10 or 10:30 at the latest. There are really only two major ways into the stadium, and you can imagine how crazy those get on game days.
So, from Shawnee, leave at around 9:30 or 10 at the latest.
Take the Blue Ridge Cutoff exit and try to aim for Lot D or G. Be prepared for a hike if you don't, but the tailgating and vibes are so good that it doesn't matter :)
The only way to really guarantee an easier exit is to leave early- like before the fourth quarter or with ten minutes left early.
Have fun and good luck!
Make sure you visit the Taco Bell and the historic vacant Adams Mark hotel. Sometimes you will see a bum named Leroy stealing catalytic converters. Be sure to say hello.
This year will be the first time I will be flying in for a game in December. Now I know it will be very cold, so what are your tips and tricks to survive several hours at that temperature? What to wear? Some kind of heating devices?
Hokahey's guide in the wiki covers it well, but in general: Layer up.
Hey everyone! I’m curious if anyone here has ever bought tickets from people in the Lot J Facebook group. I’ve seen a few posts offering tickets, but I’m not sure how trustworthy the sellers usually are. If you’ve purchased from the group before, were the tickets legit and was the process smooth? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences—good or bad—so I know what to expect before I decide to buy anything. Thanks in advance for any insight!
Hey, I don't know that this thread is checked all that often by our regulars, so you might try making this a standalone post.
I haven't personally used them, but I've heard nothing but good things from people that have.
If you do go to a cold game can you wear a heated vest or jacket or do they take those away because of batteries
You can wear them