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YouTube to Stream NFL Week 1 Game for Free in Global First

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will face off in São Paulo on September 5, marking YouTube’s debut as a live NFL broadcaster with interactive features and creator-driven content.

Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs during a game in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 8, 2024.
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Overview

  • YouTube will stream the NFL Week 1 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers for free globally, excluding Canada and select regions.
  • The game, held in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 5, will be YouTube’s first-ever live broadcast of a full NFL game.
  • Interactive viewing features and content from creators will be central to YouTube’s presentation of the game, aiming to engage digital-native audiences.
  • This initiative builds on YouTube’s multi-year partnership with the NFL, which includes hosting the NFL Sunday Ticket since 2023 and streaming the celebrity Super Bowl Flag Football game.
  • The broadcast reflects the NFL’s broader strategy of leveraging streaming platforms to expand its international audience and engage younger fans.