Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce lifts up Paul Rudd on stage at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Tammy Ljungblad
tljungblad@kcstar.com
If you want to get someone to open their wallet, make them laugh.
The troupe of Big Slick celebrities led by co-hosts Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Heidi Gardner, Eric Stonestreet, Rob Riggle and David Koechner kept people laughing during the Big Slick Party and Show Saturday night at T-Mobile Center. Kansas City Chiefs superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were also on stage to take part in the fundraiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Travis’ brother Jason Kelce also got in on the fun.
Through ticket sales, contributions and a silent auction, this year’s Big Slick Weekend raised $4,530.012. The amount tops Big Slick’s previous record.
See photos from Saturday night’s Big Slick Party and Show.
David Koechner hugs Heidi Gardner at the end of the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The Big Slick raised raised over $4.5 million this weekend for Children’s Mercy Hospital. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Eric Stonestreet, center, performed on stage with Patrick Mahomes and other co-hosts Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Co-hosts Jason Sudeikis and Heidi Gardner high five on stage Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
From left, Heidi Gardner, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Rob Riggle, David Koechner and Eric Stonestreet performed on stage Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got cheers from the crowd for his appearance Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Co-hosts Jason Sudeikis, left, Heidi Gardner and Paul Rudd perform on stage Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce appeared on stage with co-hosts Rob Riggle, David Koechner and Eric Stonestreet Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Co-hosts Paul Rudd, left, Heidi Gardner and Jason Sudeikis appear on stage Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Co-host Jason Sudeikis performs Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Jason Kelce, with football, and Patrick Mahomes were on the stage Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
The cast of celebrities in the the Big Slick Party and Show celebrate after revealing the total amount raised for Children’s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Jason Sudeikis leads the Big Slick cast in singing the “Cheers” theme song, “Everyone Knows Your Name”? In tribute to his late uncle George Wendt on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis watched the Big Slick Show from the front row on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes high-fives Rob Riggle at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Jason Kelce on stage with Garage Beer and a football at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Comedian Seth Herzog stripped on stage at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Comedian Seth Herzog stripped on stage at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes waits for the ball at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Logan Mize, a country singer, performs at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hammed in up on stage with Paul Rudd at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
To encourage higher bids for a red carpet trip to see Anaconda at the Big Slick Show on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Paul Rudd hugged a guest. Rudd stars in the new comedy. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
Hosts of the Big Slick Show including Paul Rudd, from left, Heidi Gardner, Eric Stonestreet, Rob Riggle and David Koechner on stage announcing they raised $4.5 million on the big screen on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The proceeds benefit pediatric cancer at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com
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Tammy Ljungblad, at The Kansas City Star, since 1989, is a photojournalist producing videos and storytelling photographs covering a wide range of topics including the Kansas City Chiefs, breaking news, in-depth stories and personality profiles. She is also a FAA licensed drone pilot.Support my work with a digital subscription
