Get the Premiere Date and First Look at Hallmark's NFL Collab 'A Chiefs Love Story'

Are you ready for some football—with your Christmas movies? Hallmark is cashing in on the Taylor Swift-inspired craze for the Kansas City Chiefs with a new 2024 Christmas movie. Slated to premiere during Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas event, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story will bring football fans into Hallmark's classic Christmas world.

First announced in late June, we got a bit more details during the Television Critics Association panel. Here's everything we know so far about Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

What is Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story about?

In Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Alana (Hunter King) is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Derrick (Tyler Hynes), director of fan engagement, is tasked with evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against two other finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark between them but when her grandfather's (Ed Begley Jr.) vintage Chiefs good luck winter hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick—unless, that is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary.

Why did Hallmark choose the Kansas City Chiefs as the team for the film?

Both the Chiefs and Hallmark's headquarters are located in Kansas City, Missouri. The two are just a short drive away from one another. Physical proximity aside, the fact that Taylor Swift's relationship with the team's tight end surely influenced the partnership too.

“We are honored to partner with Hallmark on a project as unique as this,” Chiefs President Mark Donovan said. “As a club, we pride ourselves on exploring new ways to grow our brand, as well as connect with new audiences. This partnership unites two passionate fanbases and gives us an opportunity to show Chiefs Kingdom’s energy and tradition on one of the most-watched channels during the holiday season.”

What kind of cross promotions can we expect leading up to the premiere of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story?

Yes! The two iconic Kansas City-based brands plan to have unique co-branded merchandise as well as game-day activations and more.

To celebrate the uniquely local partnership, Kansas City’s downtown skyline was lit purple and red on the day the collaboration was announced..

“This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world,” shared Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. “Our new partnership with the NFL and Chiefs is uniquely designed to do just that—to find universal ways to spread cheer, tell heartwarming stories and build excitement for our treasured hometown brands during this very special time of year.”

“We are extremely grateful for the entire Hallmark team and the unique hometown partnership that’s been created around our two brands and this movie,” said Mark Donovan, President, Kansas City Chiefs. “With the excitement of the start of the football season, and the holiday season on the horizon, there is no better way to highlight this partnership and announce the premiere date than to leverage one of Kansas City’s biggest parties—Chiefs gameday!”

Hallmark Channel and the Kansas City Chiefs will also have some in-stadium festivities that will unite crowds and enhance their game day experience to bring the spirit, joy, and warmth of Hallmark’s iconic Christmas movies to life. Including custom Hallmark Channel holiday branded LED screen animations, activations, giveaways, and more including:

Hallmark “Star Cam” — Hallmark’s spin on a classic “Kiss Cam”, The Star Cam matches fans in the crowd with their own Hallmark holiday movie superlatives at home games all season long. Think “Secret Hallmark Fan”, “Queen of Christmas”, “Future Hallmark Star”, and more!

Hallmark Branded Tailgate Activation Zone — Also at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium all season long, a tailgate experience like no other, including a festive photo opportunity, free hot cocoa, and more surprises fans won’t want to miss.

Gate Giveaway – Fans will receive a one-of-a-kind Chiefs x Hallmark Channel themed pennant as they walk into GEHA Field at Arrowhead during the November 29 home game to mark the movie premiere weekend.

Featured Merchandise — Coming soon, get excited to get your hands on featured items from what’s sure to be your next favorite Hallmark Christmas movie!

Who's in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story cast?

More like who isn't! The starting lineup for Hallmark Channel's Kansas City Chiefs Christmas movie keeps getting stronger and stronger. In addition to Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager, we know that Donna Kelce, the mother of Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will be joining the cast. If Mama Kelce could just get her son and his girlfriend Taylor Swift to stop by for a cameo!

Hunter King (Alana)

Hunter King is best known for her work as a series regular on CBS' Life in Pieces opposite Colin Hanks, Betsy Brandt and Thomas Sadoski and on The Young and the Restless, where she won two Daytime Emmys for her role. Her previous Hallmark movies include The Santa Summit, The Professional Bridesmaid and A Royal Corgi Christmas. More recently, she starred in Two Scoops of Italy for the network.

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Tyler Hynes (Derrick)

Tyler Hynes quickly became a fan favorite when he made his Hallmark debut in Falling for You. He followed up with movies like Flip That Romance and It's Christmas, Eve and more recently in Three Wise Men and a Baby. He has also appeared on Letterkenny and UnREAL. He will also star in The Groomsmen trilogy of movies for Hallmark+, the networks newly rebranded streaming service (formerly Hallmark Movies Now). His fans are sweetly referred to as Hynies.

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Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr. will play Alana's grandfather, a Chiefs superfan. Begley Jr. is probably best known for his years playing Dr. Erhlich on St. Elsewhere. More recently, he starred in Bless This Mess and Young Sheldon. A staunch environmentalist and vegetarian, Begley Jr. has been living green since the 1970s, using electric vehicles or public transportation to get around town. He even took the bus to the Academy Awards in 2023 and 2024!

Fun fact: Ed Begley Jr.'s father, Ed Begley, was an Academy-Award winning actor!

Diedrich Bader

Bader is probably best known for his role as Oswald on The Drew Carey Show. As a voice actor, he has voiced characters on Ice Age, The Simpsons, and South Park. Other credits include Veep, Arrested Development, and Young Sheldon.

Megyn Price

Price starred opposite Donal Logue in Grounded for Life (along with Richard Riehle) and opposite Patrick Warburton in Rules of Engagement. She has appeared on The Ranch, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and the Hallmark Channel movie, Hometown Hero.

Christine Ebersole

Ebersole won a Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Dorothy Brock in the 2001 revival of 42nd Street and again for her dual roles as "Big Edie" and "Little Edie" in Grey Gardens, a musical based on the film of the same name.

Richard Riehle

You may not recognize the name, but you'll definitely recognize the face. Riehle has appeared in over 200 films in his career including Fried Green Tomatoes, The Fugitive, and Office Space as well as television shows like Barry, Fuller House, and Grounded for Life.

Donna Kelce

The mother of two pro football players, Kelce's boys made NFL history when they faced off against each other in the Super Bowl.

Fun fact: Donna Kelce met Ed Kelce on her way to another date!

Jenna Bush Hager

While Hager's role in the film is a closely guarded secret, here's what she had to say when she announced her involvement on the Today show.

Related: Fans Cheer Jenna Bush Hager On As She Makes Exciting Career Announcement

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Catrick Mahomes

No, not Patrick Mahomes, but feline social media star Catrick Mahomes. The local celeb/Chiefs fan will be appearing in the Hallmark movie as well, according to People.

Will there be any Chiefs players or coaches appearing in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story?

Head Coach Andy Reid, Chiefs Guard Trey Smith, Wide Receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., Running Back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Defensive End George Karlaftis are set to appear in the film along with other players to be named later.

More importantly, will Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift appear in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story?

No word yet if Kelce and Swift will appear in the film, but we do know Mama Kelce will appear. Check out the post below.

When does Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story begin filming?

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story began filming earlier this year and has since wrapped production.

Where will Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story film?

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story filmed entirely in Kansas City, Missouri and the surrounding areas, including at Arrowhead Stadium, the stomping grounds for the Kansas City Chiefs.

What is the Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story release date?

Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story will premiere on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. The network took to social media to announce the premiere date.

Does Parade have a sneak peek of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story?

Take a look a this teaser trailer for Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.

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