Red Friday 2025: Chiefs fans paint Kansas City red for season opener against Chargers

Chiefs: It had been seven months since the Kansas City Chiefs played in the Super Bowl, but on Friday night, excitement returned in full force as the defending AFC champions kick off their season against the Los Angeles Chargers, all the way from Brazil, as per a report.

Red Friday Celebrations in Kansas City As NFL Season Kicks Off in Brazil

Back home in Kansas City, the energy is very high. Ahead of the game, Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw and Councilman Darrell Curls helped get the day started by pouring red dye into the fountain at Mill Creek Park, right by Country Club Plaza, a spirited tradition to show support for the Chiefs, according to a report by KMBC.

Parks-Shaw said, “Just so excited about this new season and what the Chiefs are going to do, how they're just going to take it back home again,” as quoted in the report.

Even Curls said that, “I'm excited for the season. I'm excited for the city. I mean, you can tell the enthusiasm going around,” as quoted by KMBC.


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Chiefs Fans Gather with Cheerleaders, KC Wolf & Rumble Band

That enthusiasm was on full display at the park, where fans gathered with the Rumble Band, KC Wolf, and the Chiefs cheerleaders to celebrate the start of the season, as per the KMBC report.

In the crowd was Samara Chambers, who was proudly cheering her team, as she said, “I'm pretty excited. They're gonna... our boys are gonna bring it home today,” as quoted in the report.

Chris Brown, known to fans as “Almost Andy” joked that, “I'm actually still here for the free donuts. I'll fly later. Because free is the best. Think about that,” as quoted by KMBC.

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The official account of Kansas City Chiefs on social media platform X shared pictures of Red Friday, with the caption, "Putting the red in Red Friday year after year‼️", as per the X post.


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Chiefs Fans Light Up Social Media with Red Friday Spirit

Fans on social media platforms like X, even shared their pictures wearing red along with the flag. One user named @kridgway3609 wrote, "Happy #RedFriday to the Red Kingdom! Let’s go Chiefs!!! ❤️💛🏈🏹✨🫶🏻 #ChiefsKingdom," as per the X post.

Another fan, @ninnezita wrote, "RED FRIDAY AND SEASON OPENER BABY! ‼️♥️💛🏈 #ChiefsKingdom," as per the X post.

@TammWhamms said, "Happy Red Friday everyone, I will be traveling to Kansas City to attend the Home Opener Game. Chiefs vs Eagles. I can’t wait to see everyone at Arrowhead Stadium.
Let’s Go Chiefs!!! ❤️💛❤️💛💯🏈," as per the X post.

FAQs

Why was the fountain dyed red in Kansas City?
It’s a Red Friday tradition to celebrate the start of the Chiefs' season and show city-wide support.

How did Chiefs fans celebrate Red Friday?
Fans gathered with KC Wolf, the Rumble Band, cheerleaders, and shared their excitement online.