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Potential Travel Considerations for Taylor Swift as Chiefs Eye Brazil Game
Pop superstar Taylor Swift might need to arrange international travel plans to support Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs at their season-opening game in the 2025 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly in consideration to face the Los Angeles Chargers in a historic Friday night matchup in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on September 5th. This potential Los Angeles Chargers versus Chiefs game is generating buzz among NFL enthusiasts and Swifties alike.
Chiefs Favored for International Game in Sao Paulo
League officials are considering the Chiefs as the primary team to participate in the Brazil game, according to reports from The Athletic. Discussions surrounding this possible matchup between the Chiefs and Chargers have reportedly taken place during the league’s annual meeting this week.
Sources within the league indicate that the Kansas City Chiefs, recent Super Bowl champions until their dethronement, are the leading candidate to represent the NFL in South America for this inaugural game.
Insiders have revealed that both the Chiefs and the Chargers are open to the prospect of an AFC West divisional clash to kick off the season in Brazil. Mirroring last year’s international game featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers, broadcast giants such as Amazon, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+, or Peacock are expected to vie for broadcasting rights.
Chiefs’ Owner Expresses Enthusiasm for International Play
Clark Hunt, owner of the Chiefs, conveyed the team’s eagerness for international games, stating on Monday, “Regarding playing international games, we are willing to participate whenever the opportunity arises. Our control is limited, mainly depending on the league’s team rotation for overseas games, which might allow us to be the home team periodically.”
“Each year, we inform the league of our enthusiasm to play an international game, whether as the home or away team. We hope to be selected again in the future,” Hunt added.
Chiefs Seek Christmas Day Game Tradition
Beyond their interest in international games, sources also reveal that the Chiefs have requested to become a fixture in the NFL’s Christmas Day schedule.
Having played on Christmas Day for the past two seasons, Kansas City aims to establish a tradition of holiday games, similar to the long-standing Thanksgiving Day games featuring the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys.
The Athletic’s sources suggest that the Chiefs are likely to be featured on the December 25th schedule. Their previous Christmas game against the Steelers attracted a substantial viewership of 24.1 million across Netflix and local CBS affiliates.
Global Brand Expansion Initiatives
Hunt further elaborated on the Chiefs’ strategy, stating their ambition to participate in both an international game and a holiday game annually to enhance their global brand presence.
“Our objective is to become the world’s team,” Hunt asserted. “This begins with being a premier team within the United States. The talent of our players, the engaging personalities on our team, and our success over the past six years are key factors. Our television ratings consistently demonstrate strong viewership whenever we play.”
He also acknowledged the “very special fans” of Taylor Swift, noting their contribution to the team’s heightened viewership and global appeal.