THE NFL schedule hasn’t even been released and Travis Kelce is already upset with the games he has to play.
The Kansas City Chiefs already had two games revealed in their 2025 schedule, but Kelce hates one of them.
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Kelce appeared to confirm during an episode of the New Heights podcast that the Chiefs will be playing against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil to open the NFL season.
The tight end first discussed playing in Brazil as a rumor, but confirmed the game after he realized the episode wouldn’t air until Wednesday, after the game was announced.
“This isn’t out until Wednesday? Yeah, we’re definitely playing in Brazil,” Kelce said.
“I’ll be there, not to do a podcast. I’ll be playing football in the f***ing heat.”
Kelce’s podcast cohost and brother, Jason, confirmed his brother’s woes during their discussion.
The former Philadelphia Eagles center recalled how the game went for his team when they played in Brazil last year.
He said the field was “atrocious” for the 2024 game against the Green Bay Packers.
“The old field thing,” Kelce said.
“I’ll tell you what, they [the Eagles] were not slipping in New Orleans. I was slipping in New Orleans.
“There’s just something about getting close to the equator, I don’t want to put on football uniform.
“I’ve been in Jacksonville in September, that’s f***ing miserable.
“Sao Paulo, is that by the water? I’d rather it be dry than humid, I’m a sweaty guy.
“If it is humid, I am going to be miserable. But I am going to find a way to get a win.”
Jason didn’t offer his brother any condolences, reassuring him that it will be a “miserable” game.
“Well, prepare to be miserable. You’re surrounded by the Amazon rainforest,” he said.
NFL important dates 2025 season
March 12 – Free Agency begins
April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin
September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)
November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header
January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season
February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California
“I am going to be sweating so bad,” Travis replied.
“I am going to have to ask the equipment guys for a couple jerseys, maybe three pairs of pants.
“Maybe four cleats, I might just go through a pair.”
The Brazil matchup isn’t the only specialty game that the Chiefs will play this year.
The NFL also announced that the Chiefs will take on the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving this year.
