AFL Matchup in Brazil: Essential Info for Chiefs vs. Chargers Encounter
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Prepare for some international football action, folks! The Kansas City Chiefs are about to play in Brazil once again, continuing their streak of victorious games outside the U.S. since their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, took the helm.
The Chiefs have a history with the Los Angeles Chargers in these international games, having defeated them back in Mexico City in 2019. That match ended with a memorable interception at the goal line with just 18 seconds remaining, preserving the win and propelling the Chiefs towards their Super Bowl victory that year.
Fast forward to 2025, and the Chiefs are set to face the Chargers in São Paulo on September 5. Playing in Brazil could be a lucky charm, considering the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Green Bay Packers in last year's inaugural Brazil game and their subsequent victories over the Packers in the Super Bowl LIX and the playoffs' wild-card round.
The Chiefs also had success during their last international trip, defeating the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany, in November 2023, and eventually winning Super Bowl LVIII. So, it seems that playing abroad hasn't hindered the Chiefs' pursuit of the ultimate goal.
Watching the Chiefs vs. Chargers Game
The anticipated match-up between the Chiefs and Chargers will be available on YouTube for free. Given that YouTube TV has been the distributor of the NFL Sunday Ticket since the 2023 season and people spent over 350 million hours watching NFL content on YouTube last year, the audience for this game could exceed the current streaming record set by Netflix.
With more than 2.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, the potential viewership for this game is enormous, making it a valuable opportunity for both the NFL and the Chiefs.
The International Game Unveiled
Rumors about the Chiefs playing the Chargers in Brazil had been floating around for months, with Chiefs owner Clark Hunt even mentioning it during the NFL draft in April. The official announcement by the NFL confirmed these assumptions.
By playing in Brazil, the Chiefs are reinforcing their growing international presence. They already have marketing and commercialization rights in Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria as part of the NFL's Global Markets Program. Recenty, they were also awarded rights for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain, which ties them with the Los Angeles Rams for having the most countries with marketing rights.
The Chiefs hope to build on this international exposure and replicate their 2019 and 2023 Super Bowl triumphs. Here's to another exciting chapter in the Chiefs' international journey!
- The Kansas City Chiefs, having previously triumphed in international football competition against the Los Angeles Chargers, are set to face them once more in football's prestigious NFL arena, this time in São Paulo, Brazil.
- The anticipated clash between the Chiefs and Chargers will be accessible for free on YouTube, a platform that saw over 350 million hours of NFL content viewed last year, potentially surpassing the streaming record set by Netflix.
- Expanding their global footprint, the Chiefs' decision to participate in the Brazil game further solidifies their international presence, as they currently hold marketing and commercialization rights in Mexico, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, Ireland, and Spain under the NFL's Global Markets Program.
