Chiefs vs. Commanders – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 8
📅 GAME INFORMATION
Matchup: Washington Commanders (3–4) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (4–3)
Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Kickoff: 8:15 PM ET / 7:15 PM CT
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.
Local Markets:
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Kansas City: Watch on KMBC-TV Channel 9 (ABC Kansas City).
Washington D.C.: Watch on WJLA-TV Channel 7 (ABC Washington).
Commentators: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), and Lisa Salters (sideline reporter).
💻 LIVE STREAMING
Nationwide:
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ESPN+ – Live stream of Monday Night Football available to all subscribers.
NFL+ – Stream the game live on mobile or tablet with full replays and condensed highlights.
FuboTV – Includes ESPN, CBS, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network (offers a 7-day free trial).
YouTube TV – Features ESPN and other NFL channels, perfect for live viewing.
Local Options:
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Chiefs fans: Watch via the Chiefs Mobile App or ESPN App (with valid provider login).
Commanders fans: Stream via Commanders.com or the Washington Commanders App (free in local market).
Out-of-Market:
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Access via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube/YouTube TV.
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
Kansas City:
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106.5 The Wolf (WDAF-FM) – Official flagship station of the Chiefs Radio Network.
Commentators: Mitch Holthus (play-by-play) and Danan Hughes (analyst).
Washington:
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BIG 100 (WBIG-FM) – Commanders Radio Network with Bram Weinstein (play-by-play) and London Fletcher (analyst).
Nationwide/International:
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SiriusXM NFL Radio – Channel 81 (Chiefs) / Channel 226 (Commanders).
🏟️ GAME DETAILS
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Gates Open: 5:30 PM CT
Parking Lots Open: 3:30 PM CT
Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster, StubHub, or the Chiefs Mobile App.
Weather Forecast: Clear skies, around 62°F at kickoff – perfect football conditions at Arrowhead.
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
Kansas City Chiefs (4–3):
After a commanding 31–0 win over the Raiders, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are regaining rhythm at the perfect time. Mahomes, fresh off a 286-yard, 3-touchdown performance, looks to continue his MVP-caliber form as Kansas City aims to stay atop the AFC West. Travis Kelce remains unstoppable (8 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD last week), while rookie WR Xavier Worthy is emerging as a dynamic deep threat.
Defensively, Chris Jones anchors a front that ranks top five in sacks (25), but penalties remain a concern after giving up 90 yards last week. Playing under the Arrowhead lights, the Chiefs are 7–1 in their last eight Monday Night Football games, and Mahomes has never lost to an NFC East opponent in the regular season.
Washington Commanders (3–4):
QB Jayden Daniels continues to show promise, throwing for 1,715 yards and 9 touchdowns in his rookie campaign. However, protection issues remain a major problem — Washington has allowed 27 sacks, the most in the NFC. WR Terry McLaurin (503 yards, 4 TDs) remains the offensive centerpiece, while DE Montez Sweat leads the pass rush with 6.5 sacks.
The Commanders’ defense, ranked 23rd overall, will have its toughest test yet against Mahomes and Kansas City’s high-tempo offense. Head coach Dan Quinn emphasized discipline this week, saying, “If you make one mistake against them, it’s six points.”
⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME
Both teams enter Week 8 with playoff implications looming. The Chiefs look to solidify their AFC West lead and build consistency heading into November, while the Commanders aim to stay alive in the NFC Wild Card race.
Mahomes vs. Daniels — mentor vs. rookie — adds an exciting layer, as fans anticipate whether Washington’s young star can withstand the noise at one of the loudest stadiums in the world.
A victory would mark Kansas City’s third straight win and send a message to the rest of the AFC: the Chiefs are still the standard.
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
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Live Updates: Chiefs.com | Commanders.com | ESPN GameCast
Social Media:
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Chiefs: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook (@Chiefs)
Commanders: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook (@Commanders)
NFL+: Highlights, stats, and postgame analysis available after the final whistle.
Kickoff Monday night — 8:15 PM ET at Arrowhead. The lights will be bright, the crowd deafening, and the stakes sky-high. Welcome to primetime, Chiefs Kingdom. 🏆
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