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The Game
Merry Christmas, Chiefs Kingdom!
On Thursday, the (6-9) Kansas City Chiefs will host the (12-3) Denver Broncos on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium for the nightcap of an NFL triple-header to start Week 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Amazon Prime Video; it will be locally available on KSHB-41.
Coming off four consecutive losses that eliminated them from the playoffs, the Chiefs will have a first-time starting quarterback playing on the short week: quarterback Chris Oladokun.
He led the team to all nine points scored in the loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 16.
With two games remaining, the Broncos are in the lead for the AFC West. However, the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week allowed the Los Angeles Chargers an opportunity to overtake Denver in Week 18, regardless of whether Kansas City can pull an upset off or not.
There will be no winter wonderland during this Christmas game; the temperature could reach 60° on the holiday.
Nuts and bolts
- Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Playing surface: Natural grass
- Game time: 7:15 p.m. Arrowhead Time, Thursday, December 25, 2025
- Weather forecast: Cloudy and 59° with winds SSE at 7 mph
- Matchup history: 72-58 Chiefs (regular season)
- Odds: Broncos -13.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook
- Officials: Referee Bill Vinovich (52), umpire Scott Walker (11), down judge Dale Keller (9), line judge Tripp Sutter (37), field judge Aaron Santi (50), side judge Jimmy Buchanan (86), back judge Todd Prukop (30), replay official Chad Wakefield and replay assistant Jim Van Geffen
- Pageantry: Colors: Leawood Police Department Honor Guard. National Anthem: Brianne Yancey and Mikaela Ayira. Drum Deck Honoree: Trent Green. Spirit Leader: Major Callie Cooper
- Television broadcast: with Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung on KSHB (NBC/41-Kansas City) and (ABC/7-Denver)
- Online Stream: Fubo.TV, Twitch (computers, mobile devices only)
- 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+
- Broncos radio broadcast: with Dave Logan, Rick Lewis and Susie Wargin on KOA (850 AM-Denver) and Broncos Radio Network affiliates
- SiriusXM broadcast: Channel 226
- Enemy SB Nation site: Mile High Report
- X: Arrowhead Pride
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What you need to know in the stadium
- Parking lots open: 3:00 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 |
Won 30-17 |
| Wk 7 |
Sun Oct 19 |
Raiders | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Won 31-0 |
| Wk 8 |
Mon Oct 27 |
Commanders | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Won 28-7 |
| Wk 9 |
Sun Nov 2 |
@Bills | Highmark Stadium Orchard Park, NY |
Lost 28-21 |
| Wk 10 |
BYE | – | – | – |
| Wk 11 |
Sun Nov 16 |
@Broncos | Empower Field Denver |
Lost 22-19 |
| Wk 12 |
Sun Nov 23 |
Colts | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Won 23-20 |
| Wk 13 |
Thu Nov 27 |
@Cowboys | AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX |
Lost 31-28 |
| Wk 14 |
Sun Dec 7 |
Texans | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Lost 20-10 |
| Wk 15 |
Sun Dec 14 |
Chargers | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City |
Lost 16-13 |
| Wk 16 |
Sun Dec 21 |
@Titans | Nissan Stadium Nashville |
Lost 26-9 |
| 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 |
