Arrowhead Stadium is where the Kansas City Chiefs play, and its field is known as GEHA Field. The stadium has a reputation as one of the loudest in American sport, and the guided tour is the best way to see what lies behind that noise without needing a ticket to a game. The standard public tour lasts about ninety minutes and is offered on most days of the year, so you do not have to visit in football season to enjoy it. Public tours begin in the Pro Shop, which is convenient if you want to buy Chiefs gear before or after. Along the way you visit the Hall of Honor, where busts of club legends such as Len Dawson and Derrick Thomas sit alongside the story of the American Football League and the club’s championship trophies. You also see the locker room, the press box, the press conference room and the broadcast areas, the Founder’s Club and the CommunityAmerica Club Level, and a collection of more than thirty-five works of art around the building that includes pieces by Thomas Hart Benton. The finale is a walk out to the sidelines of GEHA Field, which is the moment most visitors photograph. The stadium sits in the Truman Sports Complex just off Interstate 70, directly across from Kauffman Stadium, so it pairs naturally with a baseball tour for a full day of Kansas City sport.
What the tour covers
The public tour is a talking walk through the parts of the stadium that fans normally never see. Guides explain how the building works on game day, how the club has grown since the early days of the American Football League, and why the crowd noise matters so much to the home team. The Hall of Honor is the historical heart of the visit, and the art collection is a pleasant surprise for visitors who expected only football.
The sidelines are the emotional peak, and standing at field level looking up at the tiers of seats gives a real sense of scale. Expect a fair amount of walking and some stairs and ramps, so wear comfortable shoes.
Choosing a tour
The stadium also runs private guided tours of a similar length, which are available on most days but not on game days or other stadium event days. For fans who want more atmosphere, a game day tour is offered before home games, starting roughly two and a half hours before kickoff, taking in the Penthouse and the Hall of Honor and spending about twenty minutes on the sidelines while pre-game activity is under way.
These formats change with the football calendar, so use the stadium’s tours page to see which dates and types are on sale for your trip. Tickets are bought online ahead of your visit, and popular dates near home games and holidays are worth reserving early.
Planning the day
The stadium is a drive from downtown, and public transport to the complex is limited, so a car or rideshare is the practical choice. Allow time for parking and for the walk to the Pro Shop meeting point. Because the Truman Sports Complex holds both stadiums, you can combine this with the Kauffman Stadium tour, though it is best to check each venue’s schedule and avoid game and event days at either one.
Evenings and winter weekends are good for a calm tour, and late-season visitors should dress for the weather, since parts of the route are open to the elements. Families with football-mad children will find this one of the most memorable activities in the city, while adults who simply enjoy architecture and stories will find plenty to hold their interest.
What to expect
The experience
A guided walk of about ninety minutes through the Hall of Honor, locker room, press box, club levels and art collection, finishing on the sidelines of GEHA Field.
Best time
Tours run year-round, so pick a non-game day for the public tour, or choose a game day tour if you want pre-game atmosphere and sideline time.
How long
About ninety minutes for the public or private tour, around two and a half hours for the game day format.
Tips
Public tours start in the Pro Shop, private tours are not offered on game or event days, and public transport is limited, so plan for a car or rideshare.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Chiefs fans, sports travellers and anyone curious about how a famous stadium works behind the scenes.
- Families
- Football-loving children enjoy the locker room and the sidelines, and the ninety-minute length suits most ages.
- Couples
- A fun daytime activity for couples who like sport, though less of a romantic outing than the museums or the Plaza.
- Pair with
- The Kauffman Stadium tour across the car park, then barbecue for lunch or dinner.
- Time needed
- About two hours including parking and the walk to the meeting point.
Good questions
How long is the Arrowhead Stadium tour?+
The public and private guided tours last about ninety minutes. The game day tour is longer, starting roughly two and a half hours before kickoff.
Do the tours run outside football season?+
Yes, tours run year-round, so you can visit in the off-season. Check the stadium’s tours page for the dates on sale.
What will I see?+
The Hall of Honor, the locker room, the press box and broadcast areas, the club levels, a collection of more than thirty-five works of art, and the sidelines of GEHA Field.
Where does the public tour start?+
Public tours begin in the Pro Shop, so you can browse Chiefs gear before or after.
Can I combine it with Kauffman Stadium?+
Yes, the two stadiums face each other across the Truman Sports Complex. Check both schedules and avoid game and event days.
