Kansas City fans get hopes dashed, as Chiefs lose shot at Super Bowl three-peat

Sunday was not the day Kansas City had hoped for, as the Chiefs set out looking to secure their spot in NFL history. But after a slow start to the big game, fans got their hopes dashed in the second half when the Chiefs failed to to bring home the historic three-peat Super Bowl victory.

Excitement among fans had been boiling over ever since Kansas City defeated the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 26, sending the Chiefs to their fifth Super Bowl in six years.

But that passion was paired with nervousness, especially after the Chiefs were trailing by double digits in the first half. If they had been able to pull out a victory, the Chiefs would have become the first team to win three straight Super Bowls — the elusive three-peat.

In the end, the Philadelphia Eagles denied the Chiefs the three-peat with a dominant defense in a 40-22 rout. The Eagles had been looking for redemption against the Kansas City, who beat Philadelphia 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII in 2023.

Seventeen-time Grammy Award-winner Kendrick Lamar headlined the halftime show. SZA also performed in the show, to the delight of many fans.

Still, those looking to cheer on the Chiefs came out to these 10 watch parties in the Kansas City area, which offered barbecue, pizza, Cajun dishes and a whole lot of Chiefs spirit.

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This story was originally published February 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM.

Robert A. Cronkleton

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Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing. Support my work with a digital subscription