The Game
For the NFL’s Week 6, the (2-3) Kansas City Chiefs host the (4-1) Detroit Lions on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for “Sunday Night Football.” Kickoff is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead Time on NBC and Peacock — locally on KSHB/41.
The Lions come into this matchup on the heels of four consecutive wins — all but one of them by multiple scores. They lead the NFL in points scored and rank sixth in yards gained. In contrast, Detroit’s defense ranks eighth in yards allowed, but only 16th in points given
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Detroit will face a Chiefs team that is desperately in need of a win. A victory would bring Kansas City to 3-3, a record that two of head coach Andy Reid’s squads have recorded during his 12-season tenure. Finishing the season 9-7, the 2014 team was the last to miss the postseason. Then in 2021, Kansas City took its 12-5 record into the playoffs, hammering the Pittsburgh Steelers 42-21 before beating the Buffalo Bills 42-36 in overtime after an unforgettable 13-second drive to close regulation. But in the AFC Championship, the Cincinnati Bengals collected a 27-24 overtime win over the Chiefs.
But should Kansas City lose Sunday’s matchup, the franchise’s history is not encouraging. Eight Chiefs teams have started their seasons 2-4. None of them made the postseason — and only the 1989 unit’s 8-7-1 record was above 0.500.
Nuts and bolts
- Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Playing surface: Natural grass
- Game time: 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead Time, Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Weather forecast: Mostly cloudy and 82° with winds S at 11 mph and a 15% chance of rain
- Matchup history: 9-6 Chiefs (regular season)
- Odds: Chiefs -2.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook
- Officials: Referee Craig Wrolstad (4), umpire Brandon Cruse (22), down judge Danny Short (113), line judge Brett Bergman (17), field judge Jeff Shears (60), side judge Frank Steratore (132), back judge Rich Martinez (39), replay official Gavin Anderson and replay assistant Ken Hall
- Pageantry: Colors: Emporia Police Department Honor Guard. National Anthem: Grace Kinstler. Drum Deck Honoree: Jared Allen.
- Television broadcast: with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark on KSHB (NBC/41-Kansas City), WDIV (NBC/4-Detroit) and all NBC affiliates nationwide
- Online Stream: Fubo.TV, Peacock
- Chiefs radio broadcast: with Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes and Josh Klingler on KFNZ (96.5 FM and 610 AM-Kansas City), WDAF (106.5 FM-Kansas City), Chiefs Mobile App and Chiefs Radio Network affiliates
- Chiefs Spanish radio broadcast: with Oscar Monterroso, Hannah Bassham and Adan Manzano on the Audacy app (“Chiefs en Español”), KSSA (105.9 FM-Garden City, Kansas) and KSSM (1470 AM-Liberal, Kansas), Chiefs Mobile App, Tico-Sports.com and NFL+
- Lions radio broadcast: with Dan Miller, Lomas Brown and T. J. Lang on WXYT (97.1 FM-Detroit) and Lions Radio Network affiliates
- SiriusXM broadcast: Channel 225
- Enemy SB Nation site: Pride of Detroit
- X: Arrowhead Pride
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What you need to know in the stadium
- Parking lots open: 3 p.m.
- Stadium gates open: 5:30 p.m.
- Parking passes: All parking passes must be purchased in advance at www.Chiefs.com; payments will not be accepted at the parking toll gates.
- Cashless Arrowhead: 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 Chiefs Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. In-stadium hawkers and vendors are credit card only.
- Clear bags, permitted items: The NFL’s clear bag policy is in place for all events at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Fans can visit www.Chiefs.com/stadium/clearbag for important information on the clear bag policy and a complete list of permitted and prohibited items. Guests will enter the stadium through CEIA OPENGATE security screening technology. As guests approach the stadium, they should keep items in their pockets and/or clear bags as they pass through the advanced screening devices while following the direction of security personnel. All fans should keep moving through the screening gates at a normal pace, as there is no need to wait for the person in front or to stop unless otherwise directed.
- COVID-19: Masks are no longer required in indoor spaces. But per Kansas City, Missouri Health Department recommendation, masks are encouraged. Fans should stay home if they are sick, showing COVID-19 symptoms or have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. If you become ill and can’t attend the game, you can resell or transfer your tickets.
2025 Schedule
| Wk 1 |
Fri Sep 5 |
@Chargers | Arena Corinthians São Paulo, Brazil |
Lost 27-21 |
| Wk 2 |
Sun Sep 14 |
Eagles | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Lost 20-17 |
| Wk 3 |
Sun Sep 21 |
@Giants | MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ |
Won 22-9 |
| Wk 4 |
Sun Sep 28 |
Ravens | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Won 37-20 |
| Wk 5 |
Mon Oct 6 |
@Jaguars | EverBank Stadium Jacksonville |
Lost 31-28 |
| Wk 6 |
Sun Oct 12 |
Lions | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
NBC 7:20 PM |
| Wk 7 |
Sun Oct 19 |
Raiders | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 8 |
Mon Oct 27 |
Commanders | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
ESPN/ABC 7:15 PM |
| Wk 9 |
Sun Nov 2 |
@Bills | Highmark Stadium Orchard Park, NY |
CBS 3:25 PM |
| Wk 10 |
BYE | – | – | – |
| Wk 11 |
Sun Nov 16 |
@Broncos | Empower Field Denver |
CBS 3:25 PM |
| Wk 12 |
Sun Nov 23 |
Colts | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 13 |
Thu Nov 27 |
@Cowboys | AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX |
CBS 3:30 PM |
| Wk 14 |
Sun Dec 7 |
Texans | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
NBC 7:20 PM |
| Wk 15 |
Sun Dec 14 |
Chargers | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 16 |
Sun Dec 21 |
@Titans | Nissan Stadium Nashville |
CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 17 |
Thu Dec 25 |
Broncos | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Amazon Prime 7:15 PM |
| Wk 18 |
Sun Jan 4 |
@Raiders | Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas |
TBA TBA |
