The game will be streamed on YouTube for free, a first for the NFL, which continues to expand its footprint beyond traditional television networks.

The Chargers are heading to Brazil. The Bolts will open the 2025 season with a Week 1 game in São Paulo on Friday, September 5 at Arena Corinthians. Their opponent will be the Kansas City Chiefs as the game will be broadcast on YouTube and YouTube TV, marking the first-ever NFL game broadcast live on YouTube.

The Los Angeles Chargers will start the 2025 season in Brazil against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs will officially open the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil | @EdEastonJr

Here are the biggest takeaways from the Chargers 2025 schedule: There's no easing into this one. The Chargers will play three straight AFC West games to open the season, kicking off some early battles in what could be the NFL's most competitive division in 2025.

The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2025 NFL season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 5 in São Paulo, Brazil.