8 Rules You Didn't Know Kansas City Chiefs Players Have to Follow

Mar. 15, 2025

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.Photo:David Eulitt/Getty

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After back-to-back Super Bowl wins in 2023 and 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make NFL history this season as the first team to win three consecutive championships.

Here are 10 rules Chiefs players must follow that you might not have known:

Players have an 11 p.m. curfew the night before games

Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL Football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 04, 2024.Michael Owens/Getty

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Players from other NFL teams have spoken about the league’s curfew in previous years. A former Dallas Cowboys playersaidthe organization put a midnight curfew into place for the night before games, while Sterling Shepard of the New York Giants told theNew York Timeslast year that their curfew is typically set at 10 p.m.Per the NFL’scollective bargaining agreement, “Any material curfew violation the night prior to the Club’s game may be considered conduct detrimental to the Club upon player’s first offense.”

Significant others have to stay in separate hotel rooms

Chariah Gordon and Mecole Hardman arrive on the Red Carpet prior to the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Ring Ceremony.Fernando Leon/Getty

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While players' significant others are allowed to attend games, Gordon told PEOPLE that the Chiefs are “strict” about prohibiting players from sharing a hotel room with their significant other on the night before a game.

“Ain’t no staying in no same room,” Gordon said.

Players are prohibited from drinking alcohol the night before games

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes celebrate during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory parade.Jamie Squire/Getty

Jamie Squire/Getty

Extended downtime on the road might seem like an opportune time for players to enjoy luxe dinners and nightlife in the away cities, but players are strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol on the night before a game.

“The ship is tight over here,” said Gordon, revealing that it’s often the wives and girlfriends of players who get to enjoy the host city.

“But the girls, we get together. We’re like, ‘Hey, do you want to do dinner? Are we going to go out? What do you want to do?’ So, we do the partying for them.”

Players have to get on the team plane right after away games — and WAGs can’t tag along

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs kisses his wife, Brittany.Christian Petersen/Getty

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“You’re more than welcome to go to a game and you can see them after, and then they’re getting right back on the flight and they’re coming right back home that night,” said Thornton-Cook, a former basketball player at George Washington University.

Black cleats are prohibited in the Chiefs' locker room

Andy Reid, head coach of the Chiefs.Andy Lyons/Getty

Andy Lyons/Getty

While players and teams are required to follow the NFL’s official code of conduct, each team can enforce its own rules for players.

In October, defensive tackleChris Jones told Rich Eisenthat there are “little things that we follow” that are specific to the Chiefs organization. “Like, something as simple as, we don’t wear black cleats.”

Jones, 30, said he’s not sure why that particular dress code regulation is enforced. “Listen, I don’t know… I just work here,” Jones told Eisen, adding, “I don’t make the rules.”

Uniforms must be worn properly

Mecole Hardman of the Kansas City Chiefs.Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty

Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty

This one’s a league-wide rule in the NFL, per the official rule book, that players on all 32 teams must follow.

PerNFL Operations, all players must tuck in their jerseys when they take the field. Additionally, wearing bandanas is prohibited.

Even their stockings, or leggings, have specific requirements. “Stockings must be white from the top of the shoe to mid-calf and an approved team color from mid-calf to the bottom of the pant leg, which must be pulled down below the knee,” per NFL Operations.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2023.Jamie Squire/Getty

Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on December 12, 2021.David Eulitt/Getty

Gordon told PEOPLE the same, confirming, “They are completely off. They don’t have to do anything unless they have treatment.

source: people.com