THE Kansas City Chiefs-Baltimore Ravens game is delayed after lightning strikes have been reported in the area.
Pregame warmups were postponed and kickoff will be pushed back by 20 minutes.
The Chiefs-Ravens season-opener is at risk of delay due to thunderstorms[/caption]
The game will officially kick off at 8:40 following a 20-minute delay[/caption]
Rain is coming down in buckets in Kansas City and fans are taking cover inside as high winds and lightning pelt the stadium.
The Chiefs and Ravens were pulled off the field during warmups as Thursday Night Football sits at a standstill due to the weather.
A message was broadcasted on the Chiefs’ jumbotron to warn fans of the weather interruption.
“Please be advised that due to pending weather conditions, all event/game activities will be interrupted,” the message read.
“GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium asks that all guests make their way to the concourses and out of the elements and follow the directions of stadium staff.
“GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium apologizes for the inconveniences and will inform you when it is safe to return to your seat.”
The storm is expected to pass over by the time kickoff comes, but the start time will still be delayed to allow for warmups.
The kickoff is now scheduled for 8:40 pm ET, according to the NBC broadcast.
Kansas City’s X account had some fun with the weather delay, after posting “The calm before the storm,” earlier in the day.
As the weather rolled through town, they responded to the tweet saying, “We didn’t mean literally.”
When the game does kick off, the Chiefs and Ravens will face off in a rematch of the AFC Championship game.
The Chiefs topped the Ravens 17-10 in that game, but Baltimore will be looking for revenge.
However, the Chiefs have their biggest motivator in the house for the Week 1 matchup.
Taylor Swift arrived to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as she likely will do many times this season.
NFL important dates
August 1 – Hall of Fame Game – Houston Texans vs Chicago Bears
August 8 – Pre-season begins
August 27 – Deadline for 53-man rosters
September 1 – Final day of pre-season
September 5 – Season opener – Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs
November 5 – Trade deadline
January 5 – Week 18 of regular-season
January 11 – Playoffs begin
February 9 – Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Chiefs beefed up security ahead of Swift’s arrival as they prepared to welcome her back for a second season.
“We’ll be prepared for her, and obviously welcome her with open arms,” Chiefs president Mark Donovan told Front Office Sports earlier in the week.
The Chiefs created an “intricate plan” for Swift’s attendance that may have been altered due to the extreme weather.
“She wants to be a fan. This is her off-time,” Donovan added.
“She wants to be there to support Travis. We’re going to create that opportunity where we provide that.”
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Players were pulled off the field during warmups due to lightning[/caption]
