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Chiefs Dominate 2025 NFL Schedule with Record Prime-Time Exposure

Kansas City is slated for seven prime-time games and ten standalone matchups, including holiday and international showcases, fueling discussions on fairness and revenue priorities.

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and broadcaster Jim Nantz look on as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hoists the Lamar Hunt Trophy as he celebrates with tight end Travis Kelce after the team’s win over the Buffalo Bills to claim the AFC Championship on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/TNS)
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Overview

  • The Kansas City Chiefs will play seven prime-time games in 2025, the most of any team in the NFL, highlighting their immense popularity and revenue-generating appeal.
  • Over half of the Chiefs' 17-game schedule consists of standalone matchups, with 10 such games accounting for 58.8% of their season, a league record.
  • The NFL season opener will feature the Chiefs against the Chargers in Brazil, marking the league's first game streamed for free on YouTube and expanding its global footprint.
  • Kansas City will headline two major holiday games, hosting the Raiders on Christmas night and facing the Cowboys in Dallas on Thanksgiving Day.
  • While the Chiefs' commercial value is undeniable, critics argue that the condensed schedule may pose competitive challenges and strain the team's endurance over the season.