ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports revealed a new trailer for The Kingdom presented By State Farm and announced the release date.
The Kingdom Trailer Preview Chiefs Docuseries
“Win or lose, this team will never be the same,” Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says in the trailer.
The Kingdom is a six-episode docuseries about the 65-year history of the Kansas City Chiefs. The series explores the origins of the franchise when it was founded by the team’s first owner, Lamar Hunt.
The Kingdom features interviews with players, coaches, executives, and other key figures in the Chiefs’ history. The series features unprecedented photos and videos to provide viewers with a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic franchise.
The Kingdom also documents the 2024 season, as the Chiefs attempted to become the first team in the Super Bowl era to win three consecutive championships. The Chiefs won a franchise-record 15 wins in the regular season before capturing their third straight Lamar Hunt Trophy as AFC champions.
The Chiefs’ attempt at a repeat came up short, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.
“It’s our life, and it’s an emotional game,” head coach Andy Reid says in the footage.
The Kingdom: Release Schedule
The six-episode @ESPN Original Series, The Kingdom presented by State Farm, documents our franchise's storied history and remarkable journey.
The show will premiere on August 14 on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+.
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— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) July 21, 2025
All six episodes will be released to ESPN+ and Disney+ on August 14. However, the series will be spread out across one week on ESPN, with the first two episodes airing on August 14 beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
Full episode descriptions and times are revealed below (via ESPN).
Episode 1: Family Business (August 14, 9 p.m. ET 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 (August 14, 10 p.m. ET 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 (August 19, 9 p.m. ET 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 (August 19, 10 p.m. ET 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 (August 20, 9 p.m. ET 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 (August 20, 10 p.m. ET 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.
Kristen Lappas (Giannis: The Marvelous Journey) of Words + Pictures directed the series. Many of The Last Dance’s producers — including Connor Schell, Jason Hehir, Libby Geist, Aaron Cohen, and showrunner Matt Maxson — teamed up to produce The Kingdom.
Words + Pictures produced The Kingdom in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, 2PM Productions, and Foolish Club Studios.
