RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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It opened in August 1972 and is one of the loudest venues in sports, with more than 76,000 passionate fans filling the seats every week. It still holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd roar at an outdoor sporting event, reaching 142.2 decibels in September 2014. And in the years since, it's been home to one of the greatest dynasties in sports: the Kansas City Chiefs under Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce.
But in March 2021, the stadium's name changed from simply "Arrowhead Stadium" to "GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium," after the Chiefs reached a naming rights deal with Government Employees Health Association (GEHA). The name has stuck around since — until now.
In an official release , the team announced plans to change the name back to simply Arrowhead Stadium beginning with the 2026 season. "Together with the Chiefs, we made the decision to return the stadium to its iconic Arrowhead identity, honoring the legacy, tradition, and community pride it represents," said GEHA's EVP of Growth and Strategy, Raj Vavilala. "We are proud to have been part of this chapter in the stadium's history and to celebrate the return of a name that is synonymous with Chiefs Kingdom."
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It's a subtle change, but one that will surely resonate with Chiefs fans. The name as it's been used these last few years was a mouthful, and for a stadium as iconic as Arrowhead, it never quite felt natural. Now, things are reverting to the name fans have used for decades.
According to the release, Kansas City will keep GEHA as a team sponsor, and the two sides will continue supporting numerous programs together. "GEHA is a tremendous partner, and this mutual decision reflects a shared commitment to honoring the rich history of Arrowhead Stadium and the Chiefs organization," said Chiefs president Mark Donovan.
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