An interesting phenomenon developed behind the scenes at Arrowhead Stadium this week. Leading the AFC West by two games with four to play, the Chiefs received authorization from the league to begin selling tickets for any possible home playoff games and yet they haven’t clinched the division title and the right to play host to any such games. Ever sensitive to sending what they believe is the wrong message to the outside world and in particular Sunday’s opponent, the San Diego Chargers, the Chiefs began the process of selling those tickets this week almost apologetically. "Even on the business side, there’s a clear focus on San Diego,'' vice president Mark Donovan said. ''The timing forced us to do this. ''The good news is we’re a potential playoff team. We have to get this information out. But this team is focused on the San Diego Chargers.'' The Chiefs began notifying season-ticket holders this week that they have until Dec. 20 to purchase their tickets for any possible playoff games at Arrowhead Stadium. Tickets would then go on sale first to Jackson County residents and then other fans, but not until the Chiefs have clinched the division title and the right to have a home playoff game. Source: Kansascity.com
Same kind of thing happened to the Carolina Hurricanes a couple years back. The buyers wound up losing that money, because the Hurricanes didn't make the playoffs.
The Chiefs are in great position, BUT THEY HAVEN'T WON SQUAT YET!! This could come down to the very last game of the regular season against the Raiders if the Raiders keep kickin' butt and the Chiefs get a brain cramp. Nice to be excited and god knows I'm pumped, but there's absolutely no reason to be selling tickets now. The suits at Arrowhead need to Simma Dawn Nah.
Logistically they have to start selling playoff tickets. All sports teams that have a legitimate shot at the playoffs will start doing it when it seems "too early." No big deal...
This The NFL actually communicates with the teams with a shot at the playoffs and tells them when they have to send out the information.
Well, I guess I learned something because I've never paid attention in the past. 1 month just seems like a long time necessary to get tickets into the hands of the customer.
I am glad the Chiefs are in the quandry. About time they made it back to the playoffs. Maybe this is a start to a few years of playoff runs.
