The NFL’s first game of the 2024 season has been delayed due to inclement weather.
Good things come for those who wait, but you’d think football fans have waited long enough. According to multiple reports, the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs NFL Kickoff Game has been delayed due to inclement weather.
Kickoff for tonight’s Ravens-Chiefs game now has been delayed until 8:40 ET due to weather conditions.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2024
Both teams reportedly agreed to shortened warmups to not prolong the wait any further, so the current time scheduled for kickoff has been moved to 8:40 p.m. ET.
Prior to the weather clearing up at Arrowhead Stadium rain surged and there were reports of thunder and lightning.
It’s coming down hard: pic.twitter.com/UOW9wVem63
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 5, 2024
When it rains, it really does pour. Kickoff for Ravens and Chiefs is scheduled to start in 45 minutes. pic.twitter.com/CGgwJQc1uD
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) September 5, 2024
Fortunately, it sounds like it will only be a 20-minute delay, so waiting will not be lengthy before kickoff.