Kansas City Chiefs Costume
Rep the red and gold with an authentic game-day football look.
Dressing up as a Kansas City Chiefs football player is a massive hit for sports fans, Halloween, and game-day parties. This classic athletic look features the team's iconic red, gold, and white color scheme, complete with a jersey, football pants, and a replica helmet. Whether you are channeling star quarterback Patrick Mahomes or tight end Travis Kelce, this guide will help you assemble the perfect gridiron outfit.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $35–120
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What you need for a Kansas City Chiefs costume
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Chiefs Jersey
A red home jersey featuring white and gold numbers, preferably representing a star player like Mahomes (#15) or Kelce (#87).
DIY: Use a plain red t-shirt and iron-on white and gold numbers to customize your favorite player's number.
Football Pants
White athletic pants or specialized football pants with integrated padding and red side stripes.
DIY: Wear plain white athletic sweatpants or joggers with red tape applied down the outer seams.
Replica Chiefs Helmet
A red football helmet featuring the white arrowhead 'KC' logo on the sides and a black facemask.
DIY: Buy a plain red toy helmet and apply printed Chiefs arrowhead logo decals to both sides.
Athletic Socks
Knee-high athletic socks in solid red or white to match the team colors.
Football Cleats or Sneakers
White, black, or red athletic sneakers or molded football cleats.
DIY: Use any pair of athletic running shoes you already own.
Eye Black
Black grease paint or adhesive eye black strips applied under the eyes to reduce glare.
DIY: Use black face paint or dark smudge-proof eyeliner to draw two thick lines under your eyes.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the white football pants or joggers and secure them comfortably.
- 2
Pull on the knee-high red athletic socks, pulling them up to just below your knees.
- 3
Slip on your red Kansas City Chiefs jersey over a lightweight undershirt.
- 4
Lace up your white athletic sneakers or football cleats.
- 5
Apply two thick horizontal swipes of eye black grease or adhesive strips on your upper cheekbones just below each eye.
- 6
Place the red replica Chiefs helmet on your head and fasten the chin strap to complete the player look.
Makeup & hair
Apply black eye-black grease paint or stickers under both eyes. Keep hair tucked neatly under the helmet, or let curly locks spill out the back if you are channeling Patrick Mahomes.
Kansas City Chiefs for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a Chiefs player jersey with a red and gold cheerleader outfit, or go as Travis Kelce alongside a pop star outfit.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as the Chiefs offensive line, complete with a coach in a red windbreaker and headset.
- kids
- Use an officially licensed youth uniform set that includes a jersey, pants, and a lightweight plastic helmet.
- Plus size
- Choose an oversized jersey for a comfortable, relaxed fit over warm layers.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a miniature red Chiefs dog jersey or a red bandanna with the arrowhead logo.
Tips
- If wearing this outdoors in cold weather, wear a long-sleeved red thermal shirt under the jersey.
- Carry a real or foam football as a prop to toss around and keep your hands busy at parties.
- Ensure your helmet is a lightweight replica or toy version for comfort during long wear.
- For a quick DIY jersey, use yellow duct tape to outline white numbers on a plain red shirt.
Kansas City Chiefs costume FAQ
- What is the easiest way to make a DIY Chiefs costume?
- Wear a red t-shirt or hoodie, use yellow and white fabric paint or tape to add a player's number, and wear white sweatpants with red tape down the sides.
- Can I wear a real football helmet for Halloween?
- Real helmets are heavy and hot. It is highly recommended to use a lightweight plastic replica or toy helmet designed for costumes.
- How do I style a Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce couples costume?
- One person wears a red #87 Kelce jersey with football pants, while the other wears a sequined concert outfit or a vintage Chiefs sweatshirt with red lipstick.
Did you know? The Chiefs' famous arrowhead logo was hand-drawn by team founder Lamar Hunt on a napkin during a flight in 1963.