Chiefs Preseason Finale Blackout Frustrates Fans

Kansas City Chiefs fans are expressing their disappointment after learning that their team's final preseason game will not be available on television in the city due to the Democratic National Convention.

Kansas City Chiefs fans are fuming over the news that their team's final preseason game against the Chicago Bears will not be televised in the Kansas City area due to the Democratic National Convention. The game is scheduled to be played on Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium, but will only be available to watch on NFL Network, which is subject to blackout restrictions.

This is the second time this preseason that Chiefs fans have been denied access to their team's games on television. The first game, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, was moved to a different channel due to the Summer Olympics in Paris.

Chiefs Preseason Finale Blackout Frustrates Fans

Many fans have taken to social media to express their frustration. One Reddit user wrote, "Why is Channel 41 paying for the rights to broadcast these games when it is not accessible for many in their market? Does the Chiefs front office care?"

Another fan wrote on X, "I'm trying to figure this out. Thursday's game is blocked in my area on YouTube TV, even though I live local to KC. It's on 38 the spot, which doesn't have its own app or channel on YouTube TV. But why can't I watch it on NFL network's broadcast of this? Can anyone explain?"

Chiefs Preseason Finale Blackout Frustrates Fans

While the Chiefs' preseason finale is not expected to feature many of the team's starters, fans are still disappointed to miss out on the opportunity to watch their team in action.

The Chiefs' regular season opener is scheduled for September 5th against the Baltimore Ravens, and will be nationally televised.

Chiefs Preseason Finale Blackout Frustrates Fans

The DNC is scheduled to end on Thursday night, with main programming beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT.

In addition to the television blackout, fans will also be impacted by DNC-related traffic restrictions around Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. Fans are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow extra time to get to the stadium.

Despite the inconvenience, Chiefs fans are still excited for the start of the regular season and hope to see their team build on their success from last year.