What to Wear to a Kansas City Chiefs Game

Since 1988, Zubaz pants have been the gameday uniform for fans who show up loud. The Kansas City Chiefs zebra print is instantly recognizable across a parking lot, roomy enough to layer over thermals, and comfortable enough to wear from the 8 AM tailgate through the postgame traffic. If you only upgrade one piece of your gameday fit, this is it.

Kansas City football means real weather. September games are pleasant, but by November you're dressing for wind, cold and the occasional snow game — and the fans who stay comfortable to the final whistle are the ones who layered right. The formula: thermals or leggings under your Zubaz pants, a t-shirt base, a hoodie or fleece over it, and a knit hat, gloves and scarf for anything below freezing. Bleacher seats steal body heat, so a team blanket earns its spot in the bag for late-season games.

• The uniform: Kansas City Chiefs Zubaz pants + team top. Non-negotiable.
• Weather insurance: thermals, knit hat, gloves and a team blanket for anything past Halloween.
• Comfortable shoes: you'll be standing 6+ hours between lot and seats.
• Small clear bag: NFL stadiums enforce the clear-bag policy — leave the backpack at the tailgate.
• Portable charger: mobile tickets die with your battery.
• Layers for the ride home: night games end colder than they start.
• The dog: if your four-legged fan is tailgating, get them a Kansas City Chiefs jersey or bandana. Instant lot celebrity.