KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs landed in Las Vegas Sunday evening ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.
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7:39 p.m. | As coach Andy Reid walked down the steps, the arrival DJ blasted the Beastie Boys' "Fight For Your Right," which has become the Chiefs' unofficial anthem.
#Chiefs Andy Reid arrives in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/DPPjHOaxQj
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 5, 2024
7:36 p.m. | KSHB 41 Sports' Aaron Ladd got a closer look at Travis Kelce's all-red fit.
#Chiefs Travis Kelce arrives in Las Vegas ahead of the #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/gJlHaM54Xb
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 5, 2024
7:35 p.m. | Contrary to his typical formal attire, Patrick Mahomes was seen dressed down, much more casual as he deplaned in Las Vegas.
#Chiefs Patrick Mahomes arrives in Vegas for #SuperBowlLVIII pic.twitter.com/QDuAHiTT9I
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 5, 2024
7:25 p.m. | The Chiefs touched down around 7:15 p.m. CT.
#Chiefs have touched down in Vegas for #SuperBowlLVIII pic.twitter.com/7CURzoBsVq
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 5, 2024
As the plane taxied, one of the pilots waved a Chiefs flag out the front of the plane.
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5:50 p.m. | An array of Elvis impersonators are ready to greet the Chiefs in Las Vegas.
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5:10 p.m. | KSHB 41's Aaron Ladd is patiently awaiting the Chiefs' arrival.
Awaiting the AFC champs #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/qNAIMjJuu6
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 4, 2024
4:30 p.m. | Around 4:30 p.m., wheels were up and the plane was off for Las Vegas.
And the Chiefs are off to Vegas! #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/oJ0Ya3lRD0
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
4:26 p.m. | After a swift boarding, the plane began to prepare for takeoff.
Buckle up. The Chiefs are taxiing over to the runway #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/1LcAcm2tJz
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
4:23 p.m. | KSHB 41 Sports' Aaron Ladd is in Las Vegas. He reports a live DJ will welcome teams upon their arrival.
Awaiting the #Chiefs arrival here in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/cq0KrgfRFw
— Aaron Ladd (@aaronladdtv) February 4, 2024
4:08 p.m. | KSHB 41 Sports' McKenzie Nelson captured the offensive line boarding the plane.
O-Line! There’s Joe Thuney #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/QCS6TlZNSR
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
4:06 p.m. | Tight end Travis Kelce was easy to pick out of the lineup in an all-red ensemble.
Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the crew! #SuperBowlLVIII pic.twitter.com/yEDiEyKEee
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
4:03 p.m. | Big Red was seen sporting a suit.
Andy Reid on board! pic.twitter.com/P2jc03WiTS
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
4 p.m. | Once the team buses pulled up, players, coaches and staff members were quick to board.
The Chiefs are HERE pic.twitter.com/VXRvBIMHEM
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
3:45 p.m. | Of course it wouldn't be a proper Super Bowl sendoff without KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas and Joe McBride, communications manager for the Kansas City Aviation Department.
It’s not a send off without these two! @MayorLucasKC @JoeKCI pic.twitter.com/c5ttqaFCmJ
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
3:30 p.m. | KSHB 41 Sports' McKenzie Nelson was on the tarmac ahead of the team's arrival at the Kansas City International Airport.
We are on the tarmac awaiting the Chiefs. I repeat, we are on the tarmac, over. #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/inNkP9LKCK
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024
She spotted the team's gear and luggage being loaded on.
Chiefs gear/luggage getting loaded #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/6lACYqvz4O
— McKenzie Nelson (@McKenzieMNelson) February 4, 2024