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Kansas City Chiefs Seek Annual Christmas Day Spot in NFL Tradition

The Chiefs formally request a permanent Christmas Day game as they lead NFL's international expansion to Brazil in 2025.

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A person holds a flag, while fans celebrate, as Kansas City take on the San Francisco 49ers for Super Bowl 58, prior to kickoff, in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S., February 11, 2024. REUTERS/Maria Alejandra Cardona/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Kansas City Chiefs have formally asked the NFL to make them a permanent fixture on the league's Christmas Day schedule, following two years of record-breaking holiday viewership.
  • The Chiefs' Christmas Day game in 2024 against the Steelers attracted 24.1 million viewers, solidifying their appeal as a marquee holiday draw.
  • The NFL plans a tripleheader for Christmas Day 2025, with two games on Netflix and one on Amazon Prime, though the schedule has not yet been finalized.
  • Kansas City is also a frontrunner to play against the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL's first game in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5, 2025, as part of the league's international expansion.
  • Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has reiterated the team's willingness to participate in more international games, aligning with the NFL's global growth strategy.