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Chiefs vs. Chargers live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NFL Brazil game

Jake Mozarsky

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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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Chiefs vs. Chargers live updates, highlights from NFL Brazil game

Chargers 10, Chiefs 0

8:52 p.m.: On the first play of the second quarter, Herbert hits Harris for a five-yard reception, his first touch as a Charger.

Los Angeles stalls out in opponent territory, and Cameron Dicker hits a 39-yard field goal as the Chargers take a double-digit lead.

The Chiefs have been sloppy early on, already having four penalties for 28 yards.

End of the first quarter: Chargers 7, Chiefs 0

8:44 p.m.: Hampton runs the ball up the middle for 11 yards, then Allen gets his first reception on his second target.

8:41 p.m.: To open up the drive, Herbert hits Tyler Conklin, who signed in free agency from the Jets, for 33 yards to get the Chargers across midfield. But, a penalty on McKonkey draws them back 10 yards.

On the next play, Herbert delivers a throw to Keenan Allen —  his first target of the game — but Allen is unable to reel it in. Allen holds Chargers franchise records for most receptions (904) and receiving yards (10,530).

8:40 p.m: The Chiefs were facing a 3rd and 9 on the second straight drive, and Mahomes had Thornton on a go-route down the right sideline. But, he overthrows the receiver, who lays out and is unable to get his hands on the ball.

Kansas City punts for the third straight drive to open up the game. 

8:35 p.m.: The Chargers are unable to follow up their first drive. Herbert was pressured and was forced to throw the ball away on first down, he hit McKonkey on second down short of the line to gain, then Hampton was stuffed on a 3rd and 2. 

Mahomes and co. look to get their first points on the board.

8:30 p.m.: Facing a 3rd and 9, Mahomes hits Brown on a curl route, but the receiver drops the ball.

The Chiefs are able to pin a Matt Araiza punt down at the Chargers' two-yard line.

8:27 p.m.: Mahomes, on his first play of the second drive, has loads of time in the pocket and is able to scramble 10 yards for a first down.

Offensive tackle, Josh Simmons, Kansas City's first-round draft pick, protected Mahomes well there from Chargers rusher Bud Dupree.

Two plays later, Mahomes connects with Kelce for the first time, to the roar of the Brazilian crowd.

8:20 p.m.: The Chargers faced a 3rd and 8 in the red zone, and Herbert escaped pressure but was unable to find a connection. But, an offsides penalty on George Karlaftis — who signed a four-year, $93 million deal this offseason — keeps the drive going.

The next play, Herbert hits Johnston for a touchdown, lofting one over Chiefs defenders to hit Johnston on the left side. There was a roughing the passer penalty called on Kansas City, which will be enforced on the kickoff.

8:18 p.m.: After injuring himself on the first drive, Worthy has exited the game to go to the locker room. He walked with a towel on his face, surrounded by Chiefs' staffers. He is questionable to return, according to Adam Schefter.

8:17 p.m.: On the Chargers' second play from scrimmage, Herbert hits Quentin Johnston on his first pass attempt, and Johnson turns upfield and turns it into a 33-yard gain. The Chargers are inside the Chiefs' 30-yard line.

It's followed up by Hampton's first carry in the NFL, a seven-yard gain for a first down.

8:14 p.m.: On 3rd and 6, Mahomes throws to Xavier Worthy but Worthy bumps into Kelce on a crossing route. Kansas City is forced to punt.

Worthy, the Chiefs wide receiver one, had to be helped off with an injury. Kansas City is already missing Rashee Rice, who is suspended for the first six games.

8:12 p.m.: Los Angeles has kicked off, and we are officially underway in São Paulo.

Tyquan Thornton, who came over this offseason from the New England Patriots, broke nearly a 50-yard return, but it was brought back by a holding.

Patrick Mahomes and the reigning AFC champions have the ball first.

8:07 p.m.: The national anthems have concluded — with the Brazilian crowd screaming their national anthem.

8:03 p.m.: The Chiefs and Chargers have ran onto the field, and we are moments away from kickoff.

8:00 p.m.: Before the game, YouTube took some time to highlight some of their creators.

It started with Mr. Beast, who has 420 million subscribers, on the stage with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Other creators in the video included Dude Perfect, Speed and Sketch.

7:58 p.m.: The first NFL pregame show on YouTube was a fun one, especially for former NFL MVP Cam Netwon. The 2015 MVP was received with loud cheers by the Brazilian crowd.

7:55 p.m.: It's almost game time, and Patrick Mahomes is amped up. Before every game, the quarterback is captured giving a speech to his teammates, and below is his first one of the 2025 season.

7:37 p.m.: Kickoff is less than thirty minutes away, and players are warming up. Below is Travis Kelce linking up with a few of the superstars in attendance.

7:26 p.m.: Also in attendance is Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar, who is now the captain of Santos in Brazil — the same club where he started his career.

Neymar — who has played for Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain and Al Hilal — is the second-most capped player in Brazilian national team history with 128, and is the all-time leading goal scorer for Brazil with 79. 

7:14 p.m.: Teams have started taking the field for padded warmups. This includes Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton, who gets his first regular season action tonight.

6:56 p.m.: Kansas City has released its inactives for tonight's game. 

6:55 p.m.: It's confirmed — Taylor Swift will be in the house, per Brazil's TV Globo.

Swift and Kansas City's Travis Kelce recently announced their engagement on August 26.

6:52 p.m.: The Chiefs are embracing the Brazilian atmosphere, with a few players wearing SC Corinthians jerseys. Kansas City players, including Mahomes and Kelce, can be seen kicking around a football in warmups.

6:43 p.m.: Los Angeles has posted their inactives for tonight's matchup. The biggest news is Mekhi Becton — who signed with Los Angeles in free agency after winning Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles — is active. 

Becton's status was questionable during the week.

6:29 p.m.: With wide receiver Rashee Rice suspended for the first six games, Kansas City will be looking for other production to go along with Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy.

Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Chiefs hope it will be Hollywood Brown and Tyquan Thornton.

6:24 p.m.: Also making an appearance in São Paulo is Odell Beckham Jr., who is currently a free agent. Beckham played nine games for the Miami Dolphins in 2024, reeling in only nine receptions for 55 yards.

6:15 p.m.: Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert have linked up before the game.

Herbert and the Chargers look to make a statement tonight against the nine-time reigning AFC West champions. The quarterback is 1-7 against the Chiefs in his career, throwing for 2,093 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the other side, Mahomes has thrown for 2,415 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions.

5:56 p.m.: There will be a star-studded lineup for the game tonight, including former NFL players, like Cam Newton — who is co-hosting the pregame and postgame shows — on site. Recently spotted was former Seahawks' running back Marshawn Lynch, who was seen on the sideline with a camera.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

5:16 p.m.: Kickoff is under three hours away, and the stage is set for the second ever NFL Brazil game.

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.

Los Angeles — the designated home team — has also arrived.

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.

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  • Date: Friday, Sept. 5
  • Start 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.

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  • Date: Friday, Sept. 5
  • TV 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.

Chiefs schedule 2025

DateOpponentTimeChannel
9/5at Chargers (Brazil)8:00 p.m.YouTube
9/14vs Eagles4:25 p.m. FOX
9/21at Giants8:20 p.m.NBC
9/28vs Ravens4:25 p.m.CBS
10/6at Jaguars8:15 p.m.ESPN / ABC
10/12vs Lions8:20 p.m. NBC
10/19vs Raiders1:00 p.m.CBS
10/27vs Commanders8:15 p.m.ESPN / ABC
11/2 at Bills4:25 p.m.CBS
11/16at Broncos4:25 p.m.CBS
11/23vs Colts1:00 p.m.CBS
11/27at Cowboys4:25 p.m.CBS
12/7vs Texans8:20 p.m.NBC
12/14vs Chargers1:00 p.m.CBS
12/21at Titans1:00 p.m.CBS
12/25vs Broncos8:15 p.m.Prime Video
TBDat RaidersTBDTBD

Chargers schedule 2025

DateOpponentTimeChannel
9/5vs Chiefs8:00 p.m.YouTube
9/15at Raiders10:00 p.m.ESPN 
9/21vs Broncos4:05 p.m.CBS
9/28at Giants1:00 p.m.CBS
10/5vs Commanders4:25 p.m.FOX
10/12at Dolphins1:00 p.m.CBS
10/19vs Colts4:05 p.m.CBS
10/23vs Vikings8:15 p.m.Prime Video
11/2at Titans1:00 p.m.CBS
11/9vs Steelers8:20 p.m. NBC
11/16at Jacksonville1:00 p.m.CBS
11/30vs Raiders4:25 p.m.CBS
12/8vs Eagles8:15 p.m.ESPN / ABC
12/14at Chiefs1:00 p.m.CBS
12/21at Dallas1:00 p.m.FOX
TBDvs TexansTBDTBD
TBDat BroncosTBDTBD

Jake Mozarsky

Jake Mozarsky joined The Sporting News as an Editorial Intern in August 2025 after earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwestern University. He has previously written for Marquee Sports Network, Chicago This Week, Inside NU and The Daily Northwestern.