By Nebraska Public Media News staff
Dec. 16, 2024, 3 p.m. ·
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will take the field at Arrowhead Stadium next year for a special game against Cincinnati.
Arrowhead Events, the special events branch of the Kansas City Chiefs, announced Monday that the University of Cincinnati will take on the University of Nebraska at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – home of the Chiefs – on Aug. 28, 2025.
The faceoff between the Bearcats and the Cornhuskers marks the first meeting of the two programs since 1906, when the Cornhuskers defeated the Bearcats 41-0. A press release stated the University of Cincinnati will serve as the designated home team in Kansas City. The game was originally scheduled for 2020, but was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Arrowhead Events is excited to once again host major college football at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, this time welcoming Cincinnati as they battle Nebraska," Executive Vice President of Arrowhead Operations and Events Matt Kenny said in the press release. "Our stadium is an iconic sports and entertainment destination and we're eager to create another unforgettable experience for both teams and their fans. Geographically, we find ourselves at the intersection of major college football conferences, and we're looking forward to celebrating the spirit of college football and seeing the stands filled with energy for this Big Ten vs. Big 12 showdown next year."
Single-game tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18. All tickets will be sold online at www.chiefs.com/tickets and www.ticketmaster.com. Suites, pregame tailgates and other premium hospitality options will also be available at www.chiefs.com.
"We are pleased to partner with the University of Cincinnati and the Kansas City Chiefs to bring our 2025 season-opening matchup to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium," University of Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said in the release. "Since arriving at Nebraska, one constant message I have heard from our fans is they miss having road football games that are within driving distance. This game offers an excellent opportunity for our great fan base to make a short trip to watch the Huskers open the season and enjoy Labor Day weekend in Kansas City."
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