The Kansas City Chiefs have officially restored the traditional name of their iconic home. Starting with the 2026 NFL season, the stadium will once again be known simply as Arrowhead Stadium.
The team and GEHA (Government Employees Health Association) jointly announced the change on August 5, 2026. The venue had carried the longer official title “GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium” since a naming-rights deal began in 2021.15
For Chiefs Kingdom, this feels less like a rebrand and more like a return to normal. Fans, players, and coaches largely ignored the corporate prefix from day one.
Why the Name Never Stuck
Arrowhead Stadium opened in 1972 and quickly became one of the NFL’s most recognizable and intimidating venues. Known for its steep seating bowl, legendary tailgating scene, and record-setting crowd noise, the simple name “Arrowhead” carried decades of history and emotional weight.
When GEHA’s name was added in 2021, the full title never gained traction. Media, players, and especially fans continued calling it Arrowhead. Even during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when the venue was temporarily labeled “Kansas City Stadium” for tournament purposes, locals and national audiences defaulted to the classic name.15
Chiefs president Mark Donovan praised the partnership while acknowledging the decision:
“GEHA is a tremendous partner and this mutual decision reflects a shared commitment to honoring the rich history of Arrowhead Stadium and the Chiefs organization.”16
GEHA executive vice president Raj Vavilala added:
“Together with the Chiefs, we made the decision to return the stadium to its iconic Arrowhead identity, honoring the legacy, tradition and community pride it represents.”14
GEHA Partnership Continues
Dropping the field name does not end the relationship. GEHA remains a key partner and will continue supporting important community initiatives, including the Chiefs Military Mission, veteran programs, and the Joe Delaney Learn to Swim Program with the Hunt Family Foundation and Greater Kansas City YMCA.14
Final Chapters at Arrowhead
The name restoration arrives as the clock ticks down on the current stadium. The Chiefs will play their final seasons at Arrowhead through the 2030 campaign. In 2031, the franchise moves across the state line into a new $3 billion domed stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas.15
That upcoming venue is still unnamed, though the team has explored trademarks that keep “Arrowhead” in the mix for surrounding development.
What It Means for Fans
For many in Chiefs Kingdom, the stadium never stopped being Arrowhead. The official change simply aligns the branding with how the building has always been referred to in everyday conversation, broadcasts, and highlight reels.
Expect the familiar red-and-gold atmosphere, the same deafening home-field advantage, and the same passionate fan base — now under the clean, classic name that defined the place for more than five decades.
Arrowhead Stadium is back. And for one of the NFL’s most storied venues, that feels exactly right.