How to Watch the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025: Complete Streaming Guide

Complete 2025 viewing guide for Kansas City Chiefs games. Find the best streaming services, cable options, and local broadcasts to watch every game this season.

5 min read Updated Sep 28, 2025

How to Watch

Welcome to the complete 2025 Kansas City Chiefs viewing guide - your one-stop resource for watching every game this season. Whether you're a die-hard fan in Kansas City or following from across the midwest and beyond, we'll show you exactly how to catch all the action. This guide covers: • Local TV channels and free antenna options for Kansas City area residents • Best streaming services with pricing comparisons and free trials • Out-of-market viewing solutions including NFL Sunday Ticket • Complete schedule with broadcast information for every game • Cost-saving tips and bundle recommendations • Primetime and special game broadcasts We've analyzed every viewing option to help you make the best choice based on your location and budget. From free over-the-air broadcasts to premium streaming packages, find the perfect way to watch your Chiefs this season. Bookmark this page for easy access all season long and join our beta for personalized game alerts and exclusive streaming deals tailored to Chiefs fans.
Upcoming Kansas City Chiefs Games
Date Date Matchup Game Time (ET) Time
10/6 @ JAX 8:15 PM ESPN ESPN ESPN-STRM ESPN-STRM -
10/12 vs DET 8:20 PM NBC NBC PEACK PEACK -
10/19 vs LV 1:00 PM CBS CBS PARAM+ PARAM+ -
10/27 vs WAS 8:15 PM ESPN ESPN ESPN-STRM ESPN-STRM -
Legend: = Traditional broadcast/cable = Streaming/Digital = Watch out-of-market NFL games every Sunday

In The Kansas City Market

In Kansas City and throughout the region, Chiefs fans can watch games through local broadcasts on KCTV 5 (CBS) and WDAF-TV 4 (FOX), available free with an HD antenna. The Chiefs operate as a true regional franchise with their Missouri-Kansas split market extending through 14 states. Coverage includes western Missouri, all of Kansas, and reaches into Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Omaha serves as a secondary home market, while the team's central plains dominance means fans from Des Moines to Tulsa, Wichita to Springfield all receive Chiefs games.
Kansas City Local Broadcast Networks
KCTV 5 CBS WDAF-TV 4 FOX KSHB-TV 41 NBC KMBC-TV 9 ABC

Local games are broadcast on these channels when the Kansas City Chiefs play on their respective networks.

Best Streaming Services

Chiefs Kingdom gets the royal treatment with 8 games on Paramount+/CBS, 2 on FOXONE/FOX, 3 SNF games on NBC/Peacock, 2 MNF games on ESPN, and 1 TNF game on Prime Video. As defending champs, you're everywhere - YouTube TV or FuboTV are your best bets to catch Mahomes magic without juggling subscriptions.
Cable Over The Air Streaming Streaming Price Free Trial
CBS Paramount+ $7.99/mo 7 days
Netflix $7.99/mo
Prime Video $8.99/mo 7 days
NBC Peacock $10.99/mo 7 days
NFL+ Premium $14.99/mo
FOX FOXONE $19.99/mo 7 days
ESPN ABC ESPN Unlimited $29.99/mo
Sunday Ticket $119.0/mo

Out-of-Market Viewing

Out-of-market Chiefs fans have several options: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube TV) provides every out-of-market game for $389/season. The Patrick Mahomes dynasty has exploded Chiefs Kingdom nationally, with new fan clubs sprouting from coast to coast. Traditional midwest diaspora maintains strong presence in Phoenix, Denver, and Florida, while championship success creates bandwagon hubs in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Atlanta. The Taylor Swift effect has brought new demographics to Chiefs fandom worldwide. NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month) serves both longtime expatriates and newly converted international fans.

Primetime & Special Games

The Chiefs have 6 primetime games in 2025: 3 Sunday Night Football games on NBC, 2 Monday Night Football games on ESPN, and 1 Thursday Night Football game on Prime Video. They also play on Thanksgiving (at Dallas on CBS at 4:30 PM) and Christmas Day (vs Denver on Prime Video). As an AFC team, CBS carries 8 of their games while FOX has just 2, making CBS essential for Chiefs fans.