Travis and Jason Kelce are throwing another New Heights tailgate at the Truman Sports Complex, and this time it's landing right in Arrowhead's own backyard before the Chiefs host the Chargers on October 18. The party takes over Lot M from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., wrapping up just in time for the 3:25 p.m. kickoff, and organizers say the whole thing is free to attend.
Brothers Announce the Bash on Their Own Podcast
Travis and Jason Kelce announced the event on their podcast, according to The Kansas City Star. The tailgate will feature free food, games, challenges and a DJ, giving fans plenty to do before filing into the stadium. Jason Kelce is expected to be on hand for the festivities, but Travis will not be there — he'll be busy getting ready to play in the game itself, per the same report.
That timing quirk hasn't stopped Travis from getting in on the fun from a distance. He tossed out DJ Yac or DJ Yac Man as possible names for the tailgate's disc jockey, a nod to his own NFL record for most yards after the catch, the outlet's report notes.
A Return Engagement for New Heights Fans
This isn't the podcast's first shot at throwing a party for its audience, often referred to as 92 Percenters. The Kelce brothers previously brought a New Heights tailgate to Kansas City's Power & Light District, an event that KMBC reported drew hundreds of fans ahead of a matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. That earlier gathering featured cornhole, selfie stations, free food and merchandise branded with the New Heights logo.
Fans who showed up for that Power & Light District event came from well beyond the Kansas City area, according to KSHB, with both Chiefs and Eagles supporters packing the streets outside the venue. It suggests the October 18 tailgate at Lot M could draw a similarly sizable and far-flung crowd.
Timing Lines Up With the Chiefs' Return From Their Bye
The date isn't random. The Chiefs will have a week off for their bye after playing the Raiders in Las Vegas, then return to Arrowhead Stadium on October 18 to host the Chargers, per the Star's report. That gives the New Heights crew a full slate to set up in Lot M before the home crowd files in for kickoff.
