Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium — plus everything to eat, drink, and do in Kansas City for a perfect sports weekend.
Arrowhead Stadium is consistently ranked the loudest stadium in the NFL — 142.2 decibels in 2014, a Guinness World Record. The Chiefs and Royals share the Truman Sports Complex, stadiums separated by a parking lot. A Chiefs Sunday after a Royals Saturday is one of the great two-game sports weekends in America, in a city with one of the best food scenes in the Midwest.
Use GamePlan to find the Chiefs/Royals overlap windows in September and early October. One parking lot, two stadiums, two of the best experiences in their respective sports.
Arrowhead Stadium opened in 1972 and has been extensively renovated while maintaining its open-air character. The horseshoe shape with the open end facing east creates an acoustic funnel that concentrates crowd noise to extraordinary levels. The Kingdom — the red sea of Chiefs fans — is one of the most intimidating home field advantages in professional sports.
You cannot leave Kansas City without eating these.
Kansas City's finest hotel, adjacent to the legendary Country Club Plaza shopping and dining district.
Best for: Luxury travelers, couplesA stylish boutique hotel in the Power & Light District — Kansas City's entertainment hub.
Best for: Food-focused trips, couplesReliable, well-located, surrounded by the best dining in the city.
Best for: Groups, business travelersKansas City's 8-block outdoor entertainment district. Multiple bars and restaurants, free concerts, and the epicenter of Chiefs celebrations.
Must order: Whatever's local — KC has excellent craft beerThe best craft beer bar in Kansas City. Excellent beer list, solid food, and the most reliably good time in Westport.
Must order: Seasonal craft draft, pub foodKansas City's most authentic bar district. The Riot Room, Kelly's, and Harling's are all within a block of each other.
Must order: Boulevard Wheat beer on draftWidely considered the finest BBQ in Kansas City — which means the finest burnt ends in the world. The Z-Man sandwich is legendary.
Order: Z-Man sandwich, burnt ends by the pound, two sidesCompetition-style BBQ from a classically trained chef. The burnt ends and pulled pork are exceptional.
Order: Burnt ends, smoked prime beef brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausageThe finest upscale dining in Kansas City. James Beard Award-winning. Some of the most technically accomplished cooking in the Midwest.
Order: Seasonal tasting menu, wine pairingThe sea of red at Arrowhead is part of what makes it the loudest stadium in the NFL. Wear red. Be part of the Kingdom.
Kansas City invented burnt ends. Joe's Kansas City opens at 11am and regularly sells out of burnt ends by 1pm. Plan accordingly.
Kauffman Stadium is directly next to Arrowhead. One of the easiest two-game sports weekends in America requires nothing more than crossing a parking lot.
Kansas City is one of the great American jazz cities. The 18th and Vine Jazz District and the American Jazz Museum are world-class cultural resources.
The Super Bowl era Chiefs command premium prices. Plan early and set a firm budget. Verified secondary market only.
The Power & Light District, the Crossroads Arts District, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — Kansas City consistently surprises visitors.
Use GamePlan to find the exact dates when your favorite teams all play in the same window — then book everything in one trip.
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