Huskers to Kick Off 2025 Season at Iconic Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City

In an exciting development for college football fans, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to kick off their 2025 football season in a high-profile matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium, one of the most famous sports venues in the United States. This thrilling game will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, and is eagerly anticipated by fans of both teams.

The announcement came earlier this week, with Nebraska, Cincinnati, and the Kansas City Chiefs confirming the change in venue. Originally, the game was slated to occur on the University of Cincinnati campus, before being relocated to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, and finally moved to the iconic Arrowhead Stadium.

This matchup not only highlights Nebraska's strong football tradition, but also aims to bring excitement to Kansas City, where the Huskers have a dedicated fan base. Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen expressed enthusiasm for the venue change, noting, "We are pleased to partner with the University of Cincinnati and the Kansas City Chiefs to bring our 2025 season-opening matchup to Arrowhead Stadium. Our fans have expressed a desire for more accessible road games, and this matchup provides a great opportunity for them to enjoy a weekend of college football."

Arrowhead Stadium, renowned for its raucous atmosphere and capacity of 76,416, has hosted numerous historic college football events, including four Big 12 Championship games. Notably, Nebraska last graced the stadium during the 2006 Big 12 Championship Game against Oklahoma and has a history of playing important games in Kansas City, including a regular season matchup against Oklahoma State in 1998.

In addition to the Kansas City showdown, Nebraska and Cincinnati will also face off in another game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on September 10, 2033, providing fans with an exciting doubleheader over the years.

Tickets for the Nebraska vs. Cincinnati game are expected to be in high demand and will go on sale this week through online platforms, including the Chiefs' official website and Ticketmaster. Nebraska season ticket holders will have the first chance to purchase tickets starting Tuesday at 9 a.m., while a public sale will kick off on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

As fans eagerly await this thrilling season opener, the anticipation of a vibrant atmosphere at Arrowhead Stadium guarantees that this event will be one for the history books. Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting kickoff – you won’t want to miss it!