Kansas City Chiefs: Chairman Clark Hunt Announces a One-Minute Moment of Silence in the Game vs. the Eagles to Honor the Late Charlie Kirk, Who Was Assassinated at a Community Event

Kansas City, Mo. — Chairman Clark Hunt announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will hold a one-minute moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk before their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The observance will take place immediately before kickoff, following player introductions, and will be coordinated with the Eagles, Arrowhead Stadium operations, and NFL Game Operations.

“Violence has no place in a free democracy. Before the game begins at Arrowhead, we invite all fans, players, and coaches to take one minute of silence to honor Charlie Kirk, extend our condolences to his family, and reaffirm our commitment to respect and humanity,” Clark Hunt said.

How the observance will run

Timing: Pregame at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City).

In-stadium atmosphere: Stadium music paused; lighting softened. Players from both teams and the officiating crew line the two sidelines in 60 seconds of silence.

Videoboard message: Display “IN MEMORY OF CHARLIE KIRK — 1993–2025” or “PAUSE. REMEMBER. STAND TOGETHER.”

Operations: Chiefs, Eagles, and the Arrowhead Stadium venue team align procedures with NFL Game Operations to ensure a respectful, standardized observance at the home venue.

Ahead of kickoff, the Chiefs’ official accounts are expected to post:
“Before our upcoming game vs. the Eagles at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), we will observe a one-minute moment of silence in memory of Charlie Kirk. We stand with his family and loved ones, and we stand together against violence of any kind. #ChiefsKingdom”

The Eagles are expected to echo:
“We will join the Chiefs in a pregame moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk at Arrowhead.”

Charlie Kirk (1993–2025) was a conservative activist and founder/CEO of Turning Point USA. He died at age 31 following a shooting at a community/speaking event—an incident that stunned the public and prompted renewed calls to condemn political violence. Holding a pregame moment of silence underscores a message of humanity and unity that rises above the boundaries of sport and politics.