When the Chiefs play the Chargers on Friday night, the lights will be shining brightly. This matchup might determine the outcome of the AFC West race.
For almost ten years, Kansas City has controlled the division, winning nine consecutive championships as if by magic. However, rumors around the league indicate that this season may finally see some weaknesses in the formidable Chiefs, and the Chargers, led by Jim Harbaugh, are ready to take advantage.
The Chiefs are coming off a 15-2 season that saw them finish first in the Western Conference and advance to the postseason for the tenth year in a row. The Chargers, meanwhile, showed that Harbaugh's first season was more than just smoke and mirrors by finishing 11-6 in 2024 and making it into the Wild Card round.
The stage is set for Justin Herbert to go from promising to a dominant force. Finding a way past Patrick Mahomes and company is the first objective if Los Angeles wants to change the course of this division, since he has only secured two victories in nine attempts against Kansas City. After all, one must knock off the best in order to be the best.
Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Chiefs vs. Chargers on the radio.
Chiefs vs. Chargers radio station
- National radio channels: SiriusXM channel 226 (away), 225 (home)
- Chiefs radio channel: 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM)
- Chargers radio channels: ALT 98.7 FM (KYSR-FM)
You can listen to the Chiefs vs. Chargers live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 225 (Chiefs) and 226 (Chargers).
Football fans in the local markets can listen to the game on 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ-FM) and ALT 98.7 FM (KYSR-FM).
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Chiefs vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Friday, September 5
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Chiefs vs. Chargers will kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 5.
The game will be played at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.
Chiefs 2025 schedule for regular season
Here is the 2025 regular season schedule for Kansas City.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 1 | Sept. 5 | vs. Chargers | 8 p.m. | YouTube |
| 2 | Sept. 14 | vs. Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| 3 | Sept. 21 | at Giants | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 4 | Sept. 28 | vs. Ravens | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 5 | Oct. 6 | at Jaguars | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 6 | Oct. 12 | vs. Lions | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 7 | Oct. 19 | vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 8 | Oct. 27 | vs. Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN, Fubo |
| 9 | Nov. 2 | at Bills | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 10 | BYE | — | — | — |
| 11 | Nov. 16 | at Broncos | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | vs. Colts | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 13 | Nov. 27 | at Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | vs. Texans | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | vs. Chargers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, Paramount+ |
| 17 | Dec. 25 | vs. Broncos | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 18 | TBD | at Raiders | TBD | TBD |
Chargers schedule
Here is the 2025 regular season schedule for Los Angeles.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Kickoff time (ET) | TV Channel |
| 1 | Friday, Sept. 5 | vs. Chiefs (in Brazil) | 8 p.m. ET | YouTube, YouTubeTV |
| 2 | Monday, Sept. 15 | at Raiders | 10 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | at Giants | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | vs. Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | vs. Colts | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| 8 | Thursday, Oct. 23 | vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Titans | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Steelers | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 12 | BYE | -- | -- | -- |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| 14 | Monday, Dec. 8 | vs. Eagles | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN/ABC |
| 15 | Sunday, Dec. 14 | at Chiefs | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Cowboys | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| 17 | TBD | vs. Texans | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD | at Broncos | TBD | TBD |
NFL schedule 2025: Week 1
Here's a complete look at the NFL schedule for Week 1 of the new season, with games spread out across four days.
Thursday, Sept. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Friday, Sept. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | YouTube |
Sunday, Sept. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Saints vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Texans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bills vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Sept. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |