KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Don’t be fooled by Friday’s warmer weather, as temperatures won’t be as cold as last year’s sub-zero frigid Chiefs Wildcard game against the Miami Dolphins during a cold spell when some Kansas Citians ended up with amputated fingers and toes.
However, they will be much colder than Friday.
Images from that January 13, 2024 game at Arrowhead are forever frozen in Chiefs fan’s minds from the coldest game in franchise history. Katie Hays braved the cold for the Wildcard game last year with a temperature of negative four at kickoff.
“I saw multiple people coming back with beer after beer and surprised it was frozen by the time they got back to their seats every time,” Hays recalled.
The University of Kansas Hospital had 73 encounters and treated 36 patients in the emergency room and 17 in its burn unit for frostbite or frostnip last January. It’s unclear how many of those attended the game. The Kansas City Fire Department transported ten fans from the game exhibiting signs of hypothermia and three with frostbite.
“They start getting tingling loss of sensation. Skin starts to change colors starts to gray out kind of go blue things like that our paramedics start to look for,” Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins said.
“You definitely want to dress in layers make sure you are layering up, a t-shirt, sweatshirt, overcoat. Make sure you have all your exposed skin covered up with hats scarves things of that nature.”
Friday at the Rally House on the Plaza fans were buying scarves, hats and hoodies with Chiefs logos among other cold weather gear.
“Hopefully I’ve got the gear to keep warm. I’ve got my heavy boots, got my base layer, I’ve got some warming things for my mittens. Hopefully, I’ll be alright.”
You can also bring in blankets, wear power-heated apparel and bring in cardboard to stand on to help keep your feet a little bit warmer.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans date, start time tonight
The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans are due to face off at 4:30pm ET on Saturday, January 18.
That means it will be a 1:30pm start for those watching on the west coast, while it will take place at 9:30pm the same day in the United Kingdom.
The Chiefs enter the contest for the first time after a bye to week two, while the Texans arrive with a comfortable win over the Los Angeles Chargers to their name.
- Date: Saturday, January 18
- Kick-off: 4:30pm ET / 9:30pm GMT
Where is Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans?
This game is due to take place at Arrowhead Stadium, located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Opened in 1972, the 76,416-capacity venue is a five-time AFC Championship Game host and will welcome teams at the united 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Announcers for Texans vs. Chiefs
- Lead Play-by-Play Announcer: Joe Buck
- Color Commentators: Troy Aikman
- Sideline Reporter: Lisa Salter
One of the best crews out there will be on the call with Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Lisa Salter. Aikman is a Hall of Fame quarterback with three Super Bowl rings and has never been shy about telling it like it is.
Referees for Texans vs. Chiefs
Head Referee: Clay Martin
Clay Martin is a veteran referee who is in his 10th season in the NFL. Seven of those seasons have been in his current position and he’s going into his sixth postseason game.
Here’s a look at the full crew he will be working with:
Umpire: Paul King
Down Judge: Scott Campbell
Line Judge: Kent Payne
Field Judge: Walter Flowers
Side Judge: Jason Ledet
Back Judge: Greg Yette