Time to grab your coziest blanket and a cup of cocoa for this feel-good movie.
With work stress piling up and a million responsibilities to juggle, sometimes all you need is a cozy escape from reality. While a weekend getaway might sound perfect, not everyone can just hop on a plane. That’s where Hallmark movies come in—the ultimate feel-good retreat, designed to lift your spirits with a guaranteed happy ending every time.
Kicking off the annual Countdown to Christmas lineup, Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love Story premieres on November 30 at 8 p.m., and it’s already scoring big! Starring Tyler Hynes, Hunter King, and the one and only Donna Kelce—yes, that’s Travis Kelce’s mom—this movie is already making waves. The first trailer dropped at the Chiefs’ World’s Largest Tailgate event at Arrowhead Stadium, and we can’t wait for more!
Here’s the Scoop on Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Chief’s Love Story’
According to the official synopsis, this holiday original follows a diehard Kansas City Chiefs fan, Anala Higman (played by Hunter King), whose family is competing to win the team’s Fan of the Year contest. Enter Tyler Hynes as Derrick, the Director of Fan Engagement, who has the job of evaluating the finalists. Naturally, sparks fly between Anala and Derrick as they spend more time together—but then disaster strikes when Anala’s grandfather’s vintage Chiefs good luck hat goes missing. Suddenly, everything Anala believes about fate, destiny, and even her future with Derrick is thrown into doubt. But this is Hallmark, after all, and where there’s doubt, there’s also a little Christmas magic to set things right!
As Hallmark’s chief brand officer Darren Abbott puts it, “This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world. Our new partnership with the NFL and Chiefs is uniquely designed to do just thatt—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.”
Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan added, “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. 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!”
A collaboration between the Hallmark Channel and the Kansas City Chiefs—Travis Kelce’s team (uh-huh, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend!)—this movie promises an all-star lineup with fun cameos, including Jenna Bush Hager, Donna Kelce, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, and even Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, alongside Chiefs players like Mecole Hardman, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and George Karlaftis!
Premiering on November 29, just a day after a Chiefs home game, the movie’s launch will be packed with in-stadium festivities, like a special Chiefs x Hallmark Channel-themed pennant giveaway at Arrowhead Stadium. So cool, right?
So, if you’re ready for some holiday magic and feel-good vibes, mark your calendars and tune in to the Hallmark Channel on November 30th. Get comfy, grab some hot cocoa, and let romance and love sweep you away this holiday season!
Cover image credit: Hallmark
