Sport these red and yellow nail polish shades for the Kansas City Chiefs game

Published Feb 6, 2025 12:54 am ET


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Graphic by Lauryn Jiles; photos Amazon

We’re just days away from the big game this weekend. And while most football fans are ordering last-minute jerseys and football-themed party decorations, we’re ferociously saving Pinterest boards full of Kansas City Chiefs-inspired beauty looks and adding tons of red and yellow products to our carts. If you’re looking to add more pops of color to your gameday look, nail polish is a no-brainer.

Whether you’re inspired by Taylor Swift’s shades of cherry-red nail polish or want to try your hand at a metallic yellow hue, we’ve created a list of some of the best nail polish to sport for the big game. Swap out your french manicure for something bolder and brighter!

  1. This Essie Gel Couture long-lasting nail polish comes in a deep red shade and only requires one to two coats to get the full effect.

>> Buy the Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish for $9.32 (28% off) on Amazon

  1. Sport this bright yellow Essie nail polish, which also takes just one or two coats to provide flawless coverage and a glossy shine.

>> Buy the Essie Nail Polish for $9.54 on Amazon

  1. For a bright yellow glow that lasts for up to seven days, we love this fast drying, chip-resistant OPI Lacquer nail polish.

>> Buy the OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish for $11.76 for Amazon

  1. This dark red OPI Lacquer shade looks exactly like something Taylor Swift would sport to a Chiefs game. It lasts through up to seven days of wear and is both fast-drying and chip resistant.

>> Buy the OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish for $11.99 on Amazon

  1. For a fiery red that looks just like the Chiefs signature color, go with this Big Apple Red OPI Lacquer nail polish. It adds shine, smooths the nail surface and lasts up to seven days.

>> Buy the OPI Nail Lacquer Nail Polish for $11.99 on Amazon

  1. For an affordable nail polish that shines bright, we love this glossy red Sally Hansen nail polish. Its three-in-one formula includes a built-in base, top coat and shiny finish, and it dries in just 60 seconds.

>> Buy the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish for $5.98 (25% off) on Amazon

  1. This Tango Red Essie nail polish has the perfect matte look and an easy-glide brush for fuss-free coverage.

>> Buy the Essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish for $9.95 on Amazon

  1. If you prefer press on nails versus polish, these gel almond nails will save you hours at the salon or painting your nails.

>> Buy the Cherry Red Press On Nails for $9.99 on Amazon

  1. Another great press-on option, these salon-style, pale yellow press-on nails last up to two weeks and can be applied in just seconds.

>> Buy the Glamnetic Press On Nails for $14.99 (25% off) on Amazon

  1. For a vibrant bold yellow shade that instantly brightens up your gameday look, go with this Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear, which boasts a streak-free and fade resistant formula.

>> Buy the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish for $3.99 on Amazon

  1. This OPI metallic nail polish leaves a golden shimmer that you’ll love. The formula in this polish is chip-resistant and the wide brush allows for smooth and easy application.

>> Buy the OPI Nail Lacquer Metallic Nail Polish for $11.99 on Amazon

  1. Want to sport both red and yellow for the game? This pack of six nail polishes includes several glossy shades of yellow, orange and red that last up to 28 days.

>> Buy the Canni Nail Polish Set for $19.99 (33% off) on Amazon

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.