ESPN promoting ‘The Kingdom’ documentary on billboards in opposing NFL cities
Kansas City fans are going to love the six-part “The Kingdom” documentary that debuts Thursday night on ESPN.
While it would have been a whole lot more fun to celebrate the first Super Bowl three-peat in NFL history, there is still a lot to like about the ESPN special.
If you’re a Chiefs fan, that is.
That hasn’t stopped ESPN from promoting the documentary in other NFL cities, including Buffalo. Let’s be honest, Bills fans likely won’t be setting aside time to watch the entire series, as the Buffalo News TV critic noted.
A billboard is also up in Dallas, which was the original home of the Chiefs. That’s something you’ll learn more about in the ESPN documentary.
You can see more cities that have the Chiefs advertisting here.
How to watch
All six episodes will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and Disney+ starting at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Here is the schedule for when ESPN will air the episodes, along with a description from the network.
Episode 1 (Family Business): Thursday at 8 p.m. on ESPN
Behind Patrick Mahomes, whose journey from son of a baseball player to superstar quarterback is already legendary, the Chiefs – one of the NFL’s most storied franchises – kick off their bid for a third straight Super Bowl title. But a rash of injuries threaten their strong start to the 2024 season and raise serious concerns about the challenging road ahead.
Episode 2 (Don’t Judge): Thursday at 9 p.m. on ESPN
Guided by a resolve never to judge anyone else and a firm belief in second chances, legendary Chiefs coach Andy Reid has leaned on family bonds to sustain him through the highs of victory and the lows of unthinkable tragedy. As the 2024 season continues, injuries and new additions engender major question marks.
Episode 3 (In Our Chiefs Era): Aug. 19, 8 p.m. on ESPN
In the most anticipated game of the regular season, the Chiefs square off against AFC rivals Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile beyond the field, the team works to maintain focus, a difficult task considering their dominance and global popularity have earned them love and hate in equal measure.
Episode 4 (The Formula): Aug. 19, 9 p.m. on ESPN
An ankle injury to Patrick Mahomes puts more pressure – and the team’s Super Bowl hopes – on the shoulders of Chris Jones and the Chiefs’ defense. A Christmas Day showdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers has major postseason implications.
Episode 5 (Heartland): Aug. 20, 8 p.m. on ESPN
With Chiefs Kingdom in full-throated support, Kansas City earns a home playoff win against the Texans. Their reward: an AFC Championship Game rematch with the Buffalo Bills, with a third straight trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Episode 6 (The Pursuit): Aug. 20, 9 p.m. on ESPN
The Chiefs arrive in New Orleans on the verge of Super Bowl history. Standing in the way of their three-peat hopes are the Philadelphia Eagles, who have no intention of playing supporting characters in a storybook ending.
This story was originally published August 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM.
