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Broncos vs. Chiefs set for 2025 Christmas Day at Arrowhead

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Denver Broncos will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2025.
Kickoff weather is forecast at 86°F, 0% rain, with 14-mph south wind.
Quarterback Bo Nix returns from ankle surgery with a 6-1 prime-time record.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns from left-knee ACL repair, with limited weapons.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton warned of 14-mph south winds gusting to 20-30 mph.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 the Chiefs, after Joe Montana retired, installed Steve Bono, finished 13–3, won the AFC West and lost the divisional playoff when Lin Elliott missed three field goals. That year Mike Shanahan began his first season as Denver head coach, starting a franchise turnaround. The 2025 Broncos-Chiefs game mirrors those high-stakes matchups, now with Bo Nix and Patrick Mahomes returning from injuries.

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Story summary

The Denver Broncos will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 25, 2025.
Kickoff weather is forecast at 86°F, 0% rain, with 14-mph south wind.
Quarterback Bo Nix returns from ankle surgery with a 6-1 prime-time record.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns from left-knee ACL repair, with limited weapons.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton warned of 14-mph south winds gusting to 20-30 mph.

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