The Kansas City Chiefs are set to begin the defense of their latest NFL title in a highly anticipated matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The 2024 season opener will take place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead Time. Fans can catch the game nationally on NBC or locally on KSHB/41.
This marks the first meeting between the two teams since last January’s AFC Championship, where the Chiefs, as 4-point underdogs, claimed a 17-10 victory at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium, securing their spot in Super Bowl LVIII.
It will be the sixth showdown between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson. Both have earned the NFL MVP title twice, but Kansas City has dominated the head-to-head series, winning four of the five games. Baltimore’s lone win came in a 36-35 thriller during Week 2 of the 2021 season, while the last time the Chiefs hosted the Ravens, they secured a 34-20 victory on Monday Night Football in 2020.
Game Details
- Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- Playing Surface: Natural grass
- Game Time: 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead Time, Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy, 84°F with winds from the north at 8 mph; 8% chance of rain increasing to 40% by midnight
- Matchup History: Chiefs lead 7-4 in regular-season meetings
- Odds: Chiefs -3 (FanDuel Sportsbook)
- Officials: Led by referee Shawn Hochuli (83)
Pre-Game Events
- National Anthem: Performed by Coco Jones
- “Lift Every Voice”: Performed by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Flyover: B-2 bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base
- Drum Deck Honoree: Rob Riggle
- Spirit Leader: Sergeant First Class Tylor Hall from Fort Riley, Kansas
How to Watch and Listen
- Television: Broadcast on NBC, with commentary by Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, and Melissa Stark. Local NBC channels include KSHB (Kansas City) and WBAL (Baltimore).
- Online Stream: Available on Fubo.TV and Peacock
- Chiefs Radio Broadcast: Mitch Holthus, Danan Hughes, and Josh Klingler on KFNZ (96.5 FM and 610 AM), WDAF (106.5 FM), and Chiefs Radio Network affiliates
- Chiefs Spanish Broadcast: Oscar Monterroso, Hannah Bassham, and Adan Manzano on Audacy, KSSA (105.9 FM and 1470 AM), and Chiefs Mobile App
- Ravens Radio Broadcast: Gerry Sandusky and Rod Woodson on WIYY (97.9 FM), WBAL (101.5 FM and 1090 AM), and Ravens Radio Network affiliates
- SiriusXM: Channel 225
In-Stadium Information
- Parking: Opens at 2:30 p.m.; all parking passes must be purchased in advance via the Chiefs website
- Stadium Gates Open: 5:00 p.m.
- Cashless Payments: All concessions and retail points are cashless, accepting card payments and mobile pay options like Chiefs Pay, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
- Clear Bag Policy: Fans must follow the NFL’s clear bag policy. More information is available on the Chiefs website
- COVID-19 Protocols: Masks are not required but encouraged indoors per Kansas City Health Department recommendations. Fans experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should stay home and have the option to resell or transfer their tickets.
With both teams ready to make a statement, this game promises to set the tone for what could be an unforgettable NFL season.
2024 Schedule
| Wk 1 | Thu Sep 5 | Ravens | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | NBC 7:20 PM |
| Wk 2 | Sun Sep 15 | Bengals | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | CBS 3:25 PM |
| Wk 3 | Sun Sep 22 | @Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta | NBC 7:20 PM |
| Wk 4 | Sun Sep 29 | @Chargers | SoFi Stadium Los Angeles | CBS 3:25 PM |
| Wk 5 | Mon Oct 7 | Saints | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | ESPN 7:15 PM |
| Wk 6 | BYE | – | – | – |
| Wk 7 | Sun Oct 20 | @49ers | Levi’s Stadium Santa Clara, CA | FOX 3:25 PM |
| Wk 8 | Sun Oct 27 | @Raiders | Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas | CBS 3:25 PM |
| Wk 9 | Mon Nov 4 | Buccaneers | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | ESPN 7:15 PM |
| Wk 10 | Sun Nov 10 | Broncos | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 11 | Sun Nov 17 | @Bills | Highmark Stadium Orchard Park, NY | CBS 3:25 PM |
| Wk 12 | Sun Nov 24 | @Panthers | Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC | CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 13 | Fri Nov 29 | Raiders | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | Amazon 2:00 PM |
| Wk 14 | Sun Dec 8 | Chargers | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | NBC 7:20 PM |
| Wk 15 | Sun Dec 15 | @Browns | Browns Stadium Cleveland | CBS 12:00 PM |
| Wk 16 | Sat Dec 21 | Texans | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Kansas City | NBC 12:00 PM |
| Wk 17 | Wed Dec 25 | @Steelers | Acrisure Stadium Pittsburgh | Netflix 12:00 PM |
| Wk 18 | TBA | @Broncos | Empower Field Denver | CBS TBA |