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NFL game day

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 3:25 PM CDT · Arrowhead Stadium

Historical game-time baseline64°F at kickoff · falling to 58°F · 20% wet-day sample · 9 mph wind
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At a glance

The essentials

DateSunday, October 18
Kickoff3:25 PM CDT
StadiumArrowhead Stadium
LocationKansas City, MO
Plan the day

A practical game-day timeline

Use this as a planning framework around the scheduled kickoff. Venue gate times, security procedures and tailgating rules can differ, so verify those details before you travel.

Pregame / tailgate planning12:25 PMA useful starting point for pregame plans; verify venue-specific tailgating rules.
Suggested arrival window1:55 PMA planning target, not an official gate-opening time. Allow more time for parking and security.
Kickoff3:25 PMScheduled local kickoff time.
Expected finish window6:40 PMApproximate only; NFL game length varies.
Conditions

What game-time weather is likely to feel like

Updated 14 days ago

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Temperatures are expected to fall noticeably during the game; breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Kickoff64°FFeels 60°F
Late game58°FApprox. four-hour game window
Wet-day frequency20%Same-date historical sample
Wind9 mphGusts up to 23 mph

This is climatology, not a forecast. GameDay Compass switches to live forecast data automatically when the event enters the forecast window.

Dress for the full game

What to wear

Mild-to-cool conditions should be comfortable with light layers. Temperatures are expected to fall noticeably during the game; breezy conditions are worth planning for.

Light jacket or sweatshirtComfortable layers

These are weather-driven planning suggestions, not venue rules. Check the latest stadium policy and forecast before leaving.

Venue & trip

Get oriented before you go

Arrowhead Stadium

1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64129

Stadium guideDirections
Travel to the game

Planning the trip from Los Angeles to Kansas City

Suggested outboundOct 17
Suggested returnOct 19
Approx. market distance1,370 mi
FlightsLAX → MCISearch flights for the game dates Check flights → HotelsOct 17 – Oct 19Search Expedia stays around Kansas City Find hotels →
Things to doTurn the game into a weekend trip→
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