Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs in the Kickoff Game
The Detroit Lions are 1-0 against the Kansas City Chiefs in regular-season Kickoff Games since 2023. The teams have met once in the Kickoff Game in that span, with Detroit winning 1 and Kansas City winning 0.
Lions vs. Chiefs Kickoff Game record: 1-0
1-0 from the Lions’ side, 0-1 from the Chiefs' side. Most recent: Sep 7, 2023, Lions 21, Chiefs 20 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs Kickoff Game
Newest first. The running record is the Lions’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Lionsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | Lions at Chiefs | Lions 21, Chiefs 20 | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | W · 1-0 |
Detroit Lions vs. Kansas City Chiefs Kickoff Game FAQ
- When did the Lions and Chiefs last meet in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2023: Lions 21, Chiefs 20 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- What is the Lions' all-time Kickoff Game record against the Chiefs?
- 1-0 in 1 game since 2023, from the Lions' side.
- When did the Lions last beat the Chiefs in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2023: Lions 21, Chiefs 20 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
- When did the Chiefs last beat the Lions in the Kickoff Game?
- Never in these games: the Chiefs are 0-1 here.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025