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For the second year in a row, the NFL will host a regular season game in Brazil. This year, Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo will host a divisional matchup between two AFC West contenders: the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers.
The NFL’s first game in Brazil came in 2024, when the Philadelphia Eagles opened their Super Bowl-winning season with a 34-29 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles went on to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.
Kansas City is led by one of the best — if not the best — players in the league in QB Patrick Mahomes, who is already on a trajectory to be one of the greatest players of all time. At 29, Mahomes has won three Super Bowls and two NFL MVPs. He’s one of only five quarterbacks in NFL history to win three or more Super Bowls as a starter, is second with 17 playoff wins in his career, and is tied for second all-time with Joe Montana with three Super Bowl MVP awards.
The Chiefs’ consistent brilliance has kept them at the top of the NFL for years, a run that includes a streak of seven straight AFC Championship game appearances and nine consecutive AFC West titles. While a lot of this can be attributed to Mahomes, Kansas City has plenty of other stars to boast, including Travis Kelce, who holds the NFL record for the most consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards by a tight end and has the most postseason receiving yards in NFL history. The Chiefs have more premium players in Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, Creed Humphrey, and others.
On the other side is the Los Angeles Chargers, who enter year two of Jim Harbaugh’s tenure looking to rival the Chiefs for the division title. The Chargers are aiming to improve on a 2024 season that saw them go 11-6 and spiral out in the divisional round against the Houston Texans.
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Los Angeles made significant roster changes in the offseason, which included adding Najee Harris in free agency and selecting Omarion Hampton from North Carolina to help establish a run game —a key part of Harbaugh’s coaching philosophy. The Chargers also brought back a familiar face in Keenan Allen, who will join Ladd McConkey in an improved wide receiver room. Los Angeles did lose superstar edge rusher Joey Bosa, but still have Khalil Mack and Derwin James Sr. leading the defense.
With superstar quarterback Justin Herbert under center, Harbaugh and co. look to challenge the Chiefs for the AFC West title, and they get a chance to make a statement in Week 1 in Brazil.
Follow along for live updates below.
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5:56 p.m.: There will be a star-studded lineup for the game tonight, including former NFL players such as Cam Newton on site. Recently spotted was former Seahawks’ running back Marshawn Lynch, who was seen on the sideline with a camera.
.@MoneyLynch taking over photographer duties in Brazil 📸
KCvsLAC – 8pm ET on YouTube https://t.co/JVXS9sMrs3 pic.twitter.com/F7vSaBcMQK
— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2025
5:53 p.m.: The Chargers running back duo of Najee Harris and Omarion Hampton has taken the field for warmups. Harris was questionable going into this week after suffering an eye injury that caused him to miss all of training camp and preseason. But, he said earlier in the week he’s expecting to play.
locked in pic.twitter.com/2d2KeM995c
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 5, 2025
Los Angeles brought in Harris in free agency after he rushed for over 1,000 yards in all four seasons with the Pittsburgh steelers. The Chargers selected Hampton with the 22nd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after he was third in college football with 2,033 scrimmage yards in 2024.
The Chargers should have a multidimensional rushing attack with their two new backs.
5:38 p.m.: Andy Reid has also been spotted in Brazil, as he goes into his 13th season as the Chiefs’ head coach.
Big Red 🤝 Brasil pic.twitter.com/CXWJh0pR6l
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) September 5, 2025
Reid is fourth all-time among NFL coaches with 301 wins, per ESPN.
5:32 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes has taken the field for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes entra em campo em breve. ⏰ @PatrickMahomes @Chiefs pic.twitter.com/T3gXroyeCh
— NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) September 5, 2025
Mahomes enters his eighth season as a starter looking to win his fourth Super Bowl title, along with keeping his AFC Championship and AFC West streaks alive; the Chiefs have not missed the AFC title game or lost the AFC West since Mahomes became the starter.
5:21 p.m.: This will be Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert’s ninth career matchup. Per Adam Schefter, six of the previous eight matchups had a lead change in the final minute or went to overtime, and Kansas City is 7-1.
Heading into tonight’s game in Brazil, Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert have faced off eight times in the NFL.
In six of those eight matchups, there was a lead change in the final minute or overtime.
The Chiefs are 7-1 in those games. pic.twitter.com/DkRdk6AuHq
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2025
5:16 p.m.: Kickoff is under three hours away, and the stage is set for the second ever NFL Brazil game.
The stage is set for some Friday night football between the Chiefs and Chargers in Brazil 🔥
(via @chargers)pic.twitter.com/pQrU0xDI4K
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) September 5, 2025
One key difference on the field is that the Chiefs and Chargers each have one end zone painted. In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles were the home team, and their name and colors were on both sides.
4:55 p.m.: Players for both teams have arrived at Arena Corinthians. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce headline the Kansas City arrivals, looking to bounce back from a loss in Super Bowl LIX.
Olá, @PatrickMahomes 👋 @NFLBrasil
KCvsLAC – 8pm ET on YouTube https://t.co/JVXS9sMrs3 pic.twitter.com/Scph2b03an
— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2025
Killa Trav in São Paulo 🔥 @NFLBrasil
KCvsLAC – 8pm ET on YouTube https://t.co/JVXS9sMrs3 pic.twitter.com/BBkafPl0pA
— NFL (@NFL) September 5, 2025
Los Angeles — the designated home team — has also arrived.
on site pic.twitter.com/xbR1wwdDW2
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 5, 2025
4:45 p.m.: As the game approaches, the teams have posted their uniforms. The Chargers will be wearing their classic powder blue uniforms with gold pants, while the Chiefs will be wearing their white jerseys.
first look pic.twitter.com/rqIhFrqa8n
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 5, 2025
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How to watch Chiefs vs ChargersChiefs vs Chargers start timeDate: Friday, Sept. 5Start time: 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. local time)
The NFL’s second regular season Brazil game will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 5 from Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
What channel is Chiefs vs Chargers on today?Date: Friday, Sept. 5TV Channel: N/A (U.S.) | TSN, CTV (Canada)Live stream: YouTube | DAZN NFL (Canada)
For the first time ever, the NFL will stream a game exclusively on YouTube. The broadcast is available for free worldwide on the YouTube website or app. Rich Eisen will handle play-by-play, with Kurt Warner serving as analyst. Donald “Deestroying” De La Haye and Stacey Dales will report from the sidelines.
On-site coverage will feature NFL personality Kay Adams hosting the pregame and postgame shows. She’ll be joined in São Paulo by Cam Newton, while former NFL stars Derek Carr, Brandon Marshall, and Tyrann Mathieu will contribute from the NFL studios.
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