UC to Open 2025 on Thursday, Aug. 28 vs. Nebraska at Kansas City’s GEHA Field
From UC:
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati football team will open the 2025 football season on Thursday, Aug. 28 against Nebraska at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – the home of the NFL’s four-time Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs.
The 2025 opener had previously been moved to the Indianapolis Colts’ Lucas Oil Stadium in 2023. This game was originally scheduled for 2020 as part of a home-and-home series but was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Opening the 2025 season at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is an incredible chance to showcase Bearcats football in one of the NFL’s most iconic venues,” University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham said. “This game is a unique opportunity that not only significantly benefits the program financially but also puts the Bearcats in the national spotlight. This matchup reflects our commitment to thinking big and maximizing possibilities for our program in the ever-changing college athletics landscape.”
The Bearcats will serve as the designated home team for the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, and UC will still play seven home games inside Nippert Stadium in 2025, including welcoming five conference opponents: Arizona, BYU, Baylor, Iowa State and UCF.
Cincinnati and Nebraska also announced they have changed the date of a previously scheduled matchup at Memorial Stadium. The teams will now meet in Lincoln on Sept. 10, 2033, after previously being scheduled to play in the 2032 season.
This will mark the second meeting between Cincinnati and Nebraska. The Cornhuskers defeated the Bearcats, 41-0, on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 29, 1906.
“Arrowhead Events is excited to once again host major college football at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, this time welcoming Cincinnati as they battle Nebraska,” Executive Vice President of Arrowhead Operations and Events Matt Kenny said. “Our stadium is an iconic sports and entertainment destination and we’re eager to create another unforgettable experience for both teams and their fans. Geographically, we find ourselves at the intersection of major college football conferences, and we’re looking forward to celebrating the spirit of college football and seeing the stands filled with energy for this Big Ten vs. Big 12 showdown next year.”