Chiefs Seek Permanent Christmas Day Slot in NFL Schedule

The Kansas City Chiefs have formally requested the NFL to become a permanent fixture on Christmas Day, aiming to join the ranks of the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys who dominate Thanksgiving. After playing on Christmas the past two years, including a notable game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that attracted 24.1 million viewers, the Chiefs are hopeful their strong viewership will lead to annual appearances. The NFL is expected to feature three games on Christmas Day in 2025, and the Chiefs are anticipated to be part of that lineup. In addition to their Christmas aspirations, the Chiefs are also frontrunners to participate in the NFL's first-ever game in São Paulo, Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers in September 2025. This push aligns with the NFL's strategy of maximizing marquee matchups for prime viewership. The Chiefs' popularity, buoyed by stars like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, positions them as a key asset for the league's holiday scheduling.