Your ultimate mega-guide to Taylor Swift in Kansas City: Parking, tailgating, merch & more

Joseph Hernandez
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Finally, Taylor Swift has come back to Kansas City.

The superstar brings her Eras Tour to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday and Saturday.

Here’s everything you need to know about the concert before you go. And don’t forget to follow our live updates for outfits, celebrity sightings & song-by-song Eras Tour coverage. We’re also covering all things Taylor Swift on Instagram, TikTok and Threads.

WHEN DOES ARROWHEAD STADIUM OPEN?

For fans on both days, the parking lot for the stadium opens 2:30 p.m. according to the Chiefs.

For fans with the “Karma Is My Boyfriend” and “It’s Been A Long Time Coming” VIP ticket packages, the stadium gates open at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for everyone else.

If you want to see opening acts MUNA and Gracie Abrams, get inside the stadium before 6:30 p.m.

Your parking pass may say “section RED8,” but that doesn’t determine where you park. Parking is first-come, first-served. An Arrowhead parking staff member will direct those with designated license plates or hangtags to a parking spot nearest to the stadium if the accessible parking spots are full.

DO YOU NEED A PARKING PASS?

Yes. Passes cost $52.70 after fees. Night One passes can be bought here, and so can Night Two passes.

Purchase these ahead of time, as toll booths don’t take cash. You need one parking pass per car.

If you’re going with a big group of Swifties and have a bus or RV rented out, passes for each night cost $120. You enter through Gate 1 at Blue Ridge Cutoff or Gate 7 at Stadium Drive.

Buses will park on the north side of Dubiner Circle. Purchase your bus pass for either show here.

WHAT IF I’M GETTING DROPPED OFF?

Arrowhead Stadium has designated drop-off and pick-up spots for Uber, Lyft, Z-Trip or for parents who made sure their kids didn’t have a cruel summer.

These drop-off and pick-up spots are at the Missouri Welcome Center located between Gates J and 2 on Blue Ridge Cutoff.

Kansas City Police Department said rideshare and guest pick-up vehicles can arrive to pick up Swifties at 9 p.m. for both days in Lot J.

CAN YOU TAYLOR-GATE?

No. On the Chiefs’ websites for Night 1 and Night 2 of the concerts, the rules say, “Please note tailgating is for ticketed guests only and the club reserves the right to confirm that guests have tickets prior to allowing them into the parking lots.”

Only fans with tickets for that day’s concert are allowed in the parking lot. If you have a Friday ticket, you’re allowed inside the stadium parking lot Friday, and the same applies for Saturday.

For regular tailgating, check out this guide with tips provided by veteran Chiefs fans.

WHAT’S THE BAG POLICY?

Arrowhead Stadium follows the NFL’s Clear Bag policy. If you’re bringing a bag, it must meet these guidelines:

  • One-gallon clear zip-seal bag, like a Ziploc bag

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches

  • Small clutch bags that aren’t bigger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap

Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after inspection.

WHAT ITEMS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE ARROWHEAD STADIUM?

You can bring these items inside the stadium:

  • Binoculars without the case

  • Banners, signs and flags that aren’t larger than 11 inches by 17 inches

  • Blankets, but you have to carry them

  • Cameras smaller than 6 inches and without the case

  • Breast pump and its supplies

  • Handheld radios and televisions with an earpiece

  • Portable chargers that aren’t larger than 6 inches by 3 inches by 1.5 inches

  • Seat cushions without pockets, zippers, compartments or covers

  • Water bottles that are factory-sealed and are 20 ounces or less

The following items are not allowed inside Arrowhead Stadium:

  • All food and beverage items, except for factory-sealed 20-ounce water bottles

  • Backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags and coolers bigger than what the stadium allows

  • Boom boxes

  • Fireworks

  • Flammable liquids

  • Floor mats

  • Glass, metal or plastic thermoses, cups, bottles or flasks

  • Helmets and hardhats

  • Laser pointers of any type

  • Noisemakers such as air horns or bells

  • Poles and rods of any kind

  • Portable heaters

  • Seat cushions with pockets, zippers, compartments or covers

  • Sports balls

  • Strollers

  • Umbrellas

  • Weapons such as guns or knives

Arrowhead Stadium also doesn’t allow fans to bring in offensive or obscene clothes, banners or signs with language that include someone’s race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, creed, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender expression or national origin.

The stadium said the prohibited and permitted item list is subject to change at any time.

WHERE IS THE MERCH TRUCK?

The truck will be in Lot M and open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.

The parking lot will open at 8 a.m. Thursday and Arrowhead staff is asking guests to follow signage and directions to a designated parking spot. Staff also said fans can’t park overnight nor queue ahead of time.

Parking in the stadium lot is free and open to the public only on Thursday. On Friday and Saturday, the merchandise truck is only available for guests with parking passes and tickets for their respective shows. The truck opens at 2:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday when the parking lot opens.

These are the prices for each piece of merchandise available:

  • Hoodies — $75

  • Crewneck sweater — $65

  • Quarter-zip pullover — $65

  • Long-sleeve T-Shirt — $55

  • T-Shirts — $45

  • Tank — $40

  • Canvas tapestry — $35

  • Bracelet — $35

  • Show poster — $30

  • Tote bag — $30

  • Water bottle — $25

  • Glow baton — $15

The merchandise trucks and stands note that taxes will be added at the end of your purchase.

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