Chiefs fans frustrated as DNC throws wrench in viewing final preseason game vs Bears on TV

Some Chiefs fans aren’t pleased with solely with the ability to see one of many group’s three preseason video games, as their final one earlier than the common season Thursday evening towards the Chicago Bears gained’t be on TV in Kansas City because of the Democratic National Convention. 

The Chiefs-Bears broadcast in the realm is ready to air on KMCI as an alternative of the same old KSHB. However, the DNC might be on TV as an alternative of soccer. 

NFL Network can also be airing the game, however attributable to blackout restrictions, fans in Kansas City gained’t be capable to stream the game on there as an alternative. 

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A Chiefs fan watches the group in Super Bowl LVIII towards the San Francisco 49ers throughout the Red Kingdom Block Party in the Power and Light District on Feb. 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Reed Hoffmann/Getty Images)

“For the second time this pre-season, Channel 41 is moving their coverage of the Chiefs game to Channel 38,” a Reddit person wrote, by way of The Kansas City Star. “Youtube TV does not carry Channel 38, so once again I will not have access to watch this game. 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?”

The Chiefs’ first preseason game towards the Jacksonville Jaguars was an issue as effectively for Kansas City fans. It was carried by KSHB, however because of the Summer Olympics in Paris, the printed moved over to KMCI. 

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With DirecTV clients not having KMCI, and NFL Network as soon as once more blacking out their feed, fans weren’t in a position to see the game. 

More social media reactions to the Chiefs-Bears game got here on X. 

“I’m trying to figure this out,” one X person wrote. “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 it’s own app or channel on YouTube TV. 

“But why can’t I watch it on NFL community’s broadcast of this? Can anybody clarify?”

Chiefs fans celebrate at Union Station during the Super Bowl LVIII victory parade on Feb. 14, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Now, if there is any caveat to fans not being able to watch the game, this preseason finale isn’t expected to see Chiefs starters playing, as head coach Andy Reid doesn’t want any injuries for key players before the start of the season. 

Patrick Mahomes played in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, where he made a behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce in a mediocre performance. But players like Mahomes and Kelce have proven enough in past seasons to not need the extra playing time before Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens rolls around. 

At the same time, most Bears starters won’t be playing Thursday night, including No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams. 

While Chiefs fans may be irked they can’t watch their team’s final preseason game, their regular season opener on Sept. 5 will be nationally televised, so there’s no blackout restrictions or anything to worry about. 

A Kansas City Chiefs fan during Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Feb. 11, 2024. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)

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The DNC in Chicago ends Thursday, with main programming beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT. 

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