The Kansas City Chiefs announced their 2025 training camp schedule on June 24. Get all the dates and details as Brett Veach's roster battles begin in St. Joe.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The quietest part of the NFL offseason is officially over, Chiefs Kingdom. On Tuesday, the Kansas City Chiefs dropped the news we've all been waiting for: the 2025 Training Camp schedule is set. The team announced a multi-year extension to continue their summer tradition at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, marking their 15th consecutive year at the facility. With rookies and veterans set to report on July 21, the stage is now set for a summer of intense competition and the forging of a championship roster.
This marks the 15th consecutive year the Chiefs will hold camp at Missouri Western State University.
Get your calendars ready. The Chiefs will descend on St. Joseph with players reporting on Monday, July 21, and the first practice open to the public kicking off on Wednesday, July 23. In a move to manage the massive crowds, the team will limit attendance and require a $6 admission fee for certain high-demand practices. Season ticket members got the first crack at reserving their spots today, June 24, with the general public gaining access tomorrow, June 25. The announcement also included a multi-year extension with MWSU, cementing St. Joe as the summer home of the Chiefs for the foreseeable future.
General Manager Brett Veach's offseason work will be on full display as a revamped roster takes the field. All eyes will be on the trenches, where first-round tackle Josh Simmons is expected to push for a starting job, a battle made more critical by Jawaan Taylor's ongoing rehab for a knee injury. The defensive line gets a youth infusion with rookies Ashton Gillotte and Omarr Norman-Lott joining the formidable Chris Jones. In the backfield, the versatile Brashard Smith, a rookie running back and return specialist, adds a new dynamic, while Jeffrey Bassa looks to carve out a role in a deep linebacker room.
Beyond the rookies, several key storylines involve returning veterans and new faces. The biggest question mark hangs over the wide receiver room, where Rashee Rice is poised for a major comeback after an injury-plagued 2024 season. His health and performance will be critical. The backfield also features fresh competition with free agent signing Elijah Mitchell joining the fray. On defense, the secondary gets a veteran boost with the addition of cornerback Kristian Fulton, who will look to solidify a starting role opposite Trent McDuffie. Camp will be the proving ground for these players looking to make an impact.
While the Lombardi Trophy still gleams in the display case, the work for the next one officially begins now. The dates are set, the storylines are taking shape, and the tickets are dropping. The road to the 2025 season runs directly through St. Joseph, and for Chiefs Kingdom, the wait is finally over. The countdown to camp has begun.
