FIFA banners at Arrowhead cover Chiefs signs
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Arrowhead's iconic red and white signs reading "Chiefs" and "Arrowhead" are transforming into blue FIFA World Cup banners.
The big picture: The home of the Chiefs is becoming "Kansas City Stadium," a team-neutral change that's part of FIFA's branding protections.
Zoom in: Inside the stadium, 3,500 seats have been removed, the field has been resodded, and the Hall of Honor will carry FIFA branding, KCTV5 reports.
- The Chiefs pro shop at the stadium is also closed until further notice.
- FIFA is hosting stadium tours on select days for $90.
Zoom out: Crews last week were seen at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and at Gillette Stadium in Boston, covering the rooftop signage and adding FIFA banners.
Travis' thought bubble: Is it weird that I'm feeling protective over a sign?
Go deeper: Here's how FIFA pitches are installed and maintained.