Chiefs Announce New 'Drum Deck' at Arrowhead Stadium

The beating of the drum at the outset of a Kansas City Chiefs game is a time-honored tradition. It's one of the most iconic pregame pump-ups in all of sports.

And now, the long-standing ritual is getting an upgrade. The Chiefs have announced plans for a new "Drum Deck" at Arrowhead Stadium.

The change comes as the stadium undergoes renovations ahead of the 2019 season.

A ceremony that's traditionally been held on field level ahead of games, Chiefs fans will now look to the upper deck of Arrowhead Stadium to join in on things. The move also gives the beating of the drum a tangible presence in the stadium.

It's now ingrained in the very fabric of the Chiefs' home field, giving a sense of formality to it all.

The Chiefs have had team legends and celebrities alike come out in games past to bang the drum to get the crowd loud and rowdy.

With fans now able to sit right next to the drum rather than watching it from a distance, the new fixture is the perfect way to make sure everyone gets involved.