Nebraska Football to Open 2027 Season at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City

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Malcolm Hartzog Jr. hoists the Kansas City Classic trophy after the Huskers' 2025 win against Cincinnati. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectNebraska and Miami will square off at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday, Aug. 27, the two schools announced Tuesday.

The game was originally scheduled for Sept. 11 in Lincoln, but changes to the FBS football calendar beginning next year allowed the contest to be played in what was considered Week 0 this fall. A year ago, Husker Nation traveled well to Kansas City to watch the Huskers take down the Cincinnati Bearcats, 20-17.

With Memorial Stadium operating at reduced capacity next season because of the "Big Red Rebuild" project, the return trip allows the athletic department to make up for lost ticket revenue.

“Our fans and team enjoyed the game in Kansas City a year ago, and shortly after that contest we began having discussions with the Chiefs about returning to Arrowhead,” Nebraska deputy athletic director Haven Fields said. “The 2027 schedule provided an opportunity to play a game in another great venue with Memorial Stadium at a reduced capacity, while maintaining seven games in Lincoln for our fans.

” The matchup in Kansas City will not be part of Nebraska's season ticket package for 2027. Ticket information for the game will be available at a later date. The two teams have also agreed to a second matchup, with the contest scheduled for Sept. 6, 2031, in Lincoln. After the game in Kansas City, Nebraska will complete its 2027 nonconference schedule with home games against Northern Illinois and Northern Iowa .

The Huskers are expected to have a Big Ten Conference game on Sept. 11. The RedHawks have gone a combined 16-12 over the last two years. They have started the 2026 season 1-2, including nonconference games against Pitt and Cincinnati. Johnson and Singleton were both leaders for Nebraska in 2025, with the former earning First-Team All-American honors at running back and the latter being named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention defensive back a season ago.

Trevor Tarr is the founder of Skers Scoop, a Nebraska football media outlet delivering original coverage through writing, graphics, and video content. He began his career in collegiate athletics at the University of South Dakota, producing media for the football team and assisting with athletic fundraising. A USD graduate with a background in journalism and sports marketing, Trevor focuses on creative, fan-driven storytelling in college football.

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