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What Time Do the Kansas City Chiefs Play Tonight and What Channel? 2025–26 NFL Week 1, Chiefs Game Tonight, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time

Sao Paulo Brazil to host the Chiefs and Chargers tonight!

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The Kansas City Chiefs are back for their first regular-season game of the year. The Chiefs will be looking to put last season’s Super Bowl LIX loss behind them as soon as possible.

The new look Chiefs team for this season is expected to be better than their previous campaign, though not necessarily in terms of overall record. In 2024, Kansas City won multiple one-score games on its way to a 15-2 record.

Missing wide receiver Rashee Rice for the first six games due to a league-enforced suspension will be a big loss, but the AFC West powerhouse will look to second-year wideout Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown for big contributions.

São Paulo practice📍 pic.twitter.com/OjIrPy9Ez7
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 4, 2025

Who Do the Kansas City Chiefs Play Tonight?

The Kansas City Chiefs play their first game of the 2025-26 NFL season against AFC West divisional rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. This will also be the first International series game of the season, as both teams are set to play in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

As divisional rivals, these two teams have met each other plenty of times and have a strong rivalry going. Last season, the Chiefs won both their regular season games against the Chargers, but neither of them was in convincing fashion.

The first game ended 17-10 in favor of Kansas City, while the second was even closer with a 19-17 finish. However, that is in the past, and both teams have undergone changes during the offseason, so it will be interesting to see what type of start they can get off to.

What Time Do the Kansas City Chiefs Play Tonight?

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to play the Los Angeles Chargers at 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT). This is the second consecutive prime time game to take place following the Eagles and Cowboys season opener yesterday.

The game will be held at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil, making it only the second game hosted on the South American continent. Kansas City is designated as the away team.

.@Chiefs vs. @Chargers under the Brazilian lights 🔥🇧🇷

KCvsLAC– Friday at 8pm ET on @YouTube pic.twitter.com/QCbBd7Un78
— NFL (@NFL) September 2, 2025

What Channel Is the Kansas City Chiefs Game On?

The rights for the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Los Angeles Chargers game to be held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, tonight are given to YouTube. Fans can also catch the action on NFL+, and for in-market viewers, streaming will be available on Fubo.

Game details:

Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CT)
Location: Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil
TV: YouTube
Streaming: NFL+, Fubo

Getting off on the right note will be key for both teams, even though it is just the start of the season. Building momentum can have a great impact on future games, and with tough games coming up for the Chiefs, a win tonight would be a huge confidence booster.

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