Arrowhead Stadium is already one of the loudest venues in sports, but the first home game of the Chiefs’ new season is about to get even louder. The NFL has confirmed that hometown legend Tech N9ne will headline the halftime show when Kansas City faces the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.
Tech N9ne’s bond with the Chiefs is undeniable. His anthem “Red Kingdom” became the soundtrack of Kansas City’s Super Bowl LIV run, echoing through Arrowhead and across the city every time Patrick Mahomes and company took the field. To this day, it remains the heartbeat of Chiefs Kingdom.
“This city and this team are part of who I am,” Tech N9ne said in a statement. “Coming back to perform at Arrowhead, for our first home game, is about giving that Red Kingdom energy right back to the fans.”
The Chiefs enter their home opener chasing another championship run, with Mahomes and Travis Kelce leading a roster built for glory. Facing the Eagles — the opponent from their Super Bowl LVII triumph — only intensifies the atmosphere, making this matchup one of the most anticipated of the year.
Arrowhead, already legendary for its sea of red and record-shattering noise, now transforms into a stage for one of Kansas City’s most iconic voices. Few artists can represent the city’s pride and swagger quite like Tech N9ne.
When halftime arrives, fans won’t just be waving their rally towels. They’ll be chanting, rapping, and roaring in unison as Tech N9ne brings “Red Kingdom” back to life. His return ensures that the Chiefs’ first home game of the season will be unforgettable.