KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will reportedly play the Los Angeles Chargers to open the team’s 2025 season, but you will have to have a passport to be there, as the game will be held in Brazil.
The Chargers were already scheduled to play the NFL’s second-ever game in Brazil on Friday, September 5, during the league’s first week; now, the Chiefs will join them.
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The game is slated to take place in São Paulo at the Arena Corinthians, also known as the Neo Química Arena. The stadium holds 49,205 people.
The Chiefs are undefeated in international games. They played in London in 2015, Mexico City in 2018 and Frankfurt in 2023.
The Kansas City Chiefs will be the first team in NFL history to play regular-season games in four different countries outside of the United States, as well as the first team to play in three countries outside of North America.
While the main story from today’s news is surely that the Chiefs will play in Brazil, having a Week 10 bye is also good news. It should allow the players to rest and recover from potential injuries later in the season than other teams.
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After several players came forward with concerns about short turnarounds during the 2024-25 season, it’s safe to say the Chiefs were looking for a more conventional schedule this season. However, with a Brazil game and a pair of holiday matchups, that’s not quite the case.
Here’s how the full Chiefs schedule looks:
Week 1
The Chiefs will begin the season in Brazil, facing off against the LA Chargers in São Paulo at the Arena Corinthians at 7 p.m. on September 5.
Week 2
The Chiefs will get a chance for Super Bowl LIX redemption in just the second week of the season on September 14. They’ll play the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium at 3:25 p.m.
Week 3
The Chiefs’ first Sunday Night Football matchup will be at MetLife Stadium with the New York Giants on September 21.
Week 4
In Week 4, the Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead on September 28.
Week 5
The Chiefs will play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 5, an away game. That matchup is set for October 6 on Monday Night Football.
Week 6
The Chiefs are set to play the Detroit Lions in Week 6 on Sunday Night Football, October 12, at Arrowhead.
Week 7
The Chiefs will continue the home stretch in Week 7, playing the Raiders at home at noon.
Week 8
Again at Arrowhead, the Chiefs are set to face the Washington Commanders in Week 8 on Monday Night Football.
Week 9
The Buffalo Bills will see the Chiefs for an away game for KC. That game is on November 2.
Week 10
Week 10 till be the Chief’s bye week.
Week 11
After the bye, the Denver Broncos will host the Chiefs at Mile High Stadium. That game is on Nov. 16
Week 12
The Chiefs will play another Sunday Night regular season game of the season in Week 12 on November 23. They’ll play the Houston Texans.
Week 13
The Chiefs will face off with the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. They’ll play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 3:30 p.m.
Week 14
The Chiefs will play the other Texas team after the Cowboys, the Houston Texans in Week 14 on Sunday Night Football.
Week 15
The Chiefs will play the LA Chargers for the second time of the season in Week 15 at noon on Dec. 14.
Week 16
The Tennessee Titans will host the Chiefs in Week 16 on Dec. 21.
Week 17
The Chiefs will play another Christmas Day game this year as well. They’ll play the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead at 7:15 p.m.
Week 18
The Chiefs will finish the regular season in Las Vegas, with a game against the Raiders that is still TBD in terms of dates and times.
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