Kansas City Chiefs Hosting ‘World’s Largest Tailgate’ Ahead of Detroit Lions Season Opener

The start of the NFL regular season is looming. Of course, the first game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Detroit Lions on Sept. 7. Now, the Chiefs are inviting fans to take part in "The World's Largest Tailgate." The event will take place right before the 2023 NFL Kickoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium. The team promises a huge party, sponsored by Bud Light.

So, what is the "World's Largest Tailgate?" According to a press release, it's "A virtual tailgate and concert experience hosted live from the Ford Tailgate District outside GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and streamed to mobile devices, living rooms, restaurants, bars and fan clubs in Chiefs Kingdom and around the globe."

Kansas City natives and YouTube stars, the Merrell Twins, will host the party. The event will also offer live entertainment from Two Friends. In addition, expect segments and appearances with Saturday Night Live’s Heidi Gardner, influencer Tabitha Swatosh and Donna 'Mama' Kelce. Some big Kansas City Chief players and other special guests will also be there.

"Chiefs Kingdom is wherever you are, and the World's Largest Tailgate is one way we can unite people in Kansas City, around the country and throughout the world around the fact that NFL football is back in a big way," Chiefs President Mark Donovan said in a statement. Donovan added, "We are incredibly proud of our football team, our fans and our tailgating culture, and we're certain that we'll be exporting a special look at GEHA Field at Arrowhead and the Chiefs through this unique music and entertainment experience."

The event will start at 4:30 p.m. and run for 90 minutes. If you'd like to attend the virial show, head to this website and reserve a virtual seat. Those who are actually going to the game can view the festivities inside the Ford Tailgate District. Spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. There's lots of buzz about the Chiefs, who have a No. 1 quarterback in Patrick Mahomes, and the Detroit Lions this year. So, it should be a good game.

The Detroit Lions will take on the Green Bay Packers for the beloved Thanksgiving Day Classic at Ford Field, according to Sports Illustrated.

That means the Lions will be getting plenty of primetime love. After all, the team is also set to open the 2023 NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football.

Before Thanksgiving, Detroit will take on the Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 4 on Thursday Night Football.

I truly believe the Lions are going to demolish the Packers. Read on for why, and reach out to me on social media here and let me know what you think!

Jared Goff is good at, well, beating the Packers. He led the Detroit Lions to not one but two wins over Green Bay last season, and that was with Aaron Rodgers as his opposition. Goff just keeps getting more and more comfortable with the team, and there's no reason he can't lead the Lions to more wins over these rivals.

Yes, Aaron Rodgers is no longer with the Green Bay Packers. Even though Rodgers has been, well, a mess lately, he's still one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Without Rodgers, it's going to be difficult for Green Bay to get footing, at least until Jordan Love gets settled in. That said, I think Love is solid and could bring a lot to the Packers franchise in the coming years. But, yeah, no Rodgers is going to hurt the Packers this year.

The Detroit Lions had one of the best offenses in the NFL last season. In addition, aforementioned quarterback Jared Goff had his best season as a pro player. Now, with superstar running back David Montgomery in the fold and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr., there's nothing stopping the Lions from improving upon their already fantastic offense this coming season.

Dan Campbell is simply a likeable dude. That counts for something in the NFL and with his players. Campbell led the Lions to two wins over Green Bay last season, and he's that same guy, calling the shots and pumping them up when they need it. He'll help them win again.

There are some factors in football - and in life, in general - that are intangible. Not to get too philosophical, but there's that factor that you can't really see, touch or understand, but it's there. When Campbell and Goff joined the Lions, the team's chemistry changed, and something magical happened. It's hard to put a finger on it, but it's there. It will help them beat Green Bay and other teams, to boot.