Can You Bet on Chiefs vs. Chargers and NFL Week 1 in Missouri?
By Paul Costanzo in Sports Betting News
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- The Kansas City Chiefs open their season Friday night against the Chargers in Brazil
- NFL Week 1 games will also be played Sunday and Monday
- Missouri sports betting will not launch until Dec. 1, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs open their season Friday night with an AFC West matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil. But sports fans and potential bettors in Missouri will not be able to get in on the action, as sports betting has not yet launched in the state.
Missouri sports betting apps will launch on Dec. 1, 2025, so you cannot bet on the Chiefs within the Show-Me State borders until then.
For now, you’ll have to enjoy simply watching the Chiefs vs. Chargers game, which streams exclusively on YouTube starting at 7 p.m. CT.
When Can I Bet on the Chiefs in Missouri?
With a Dec. 1, 2025, launch date, sports betting in Missouri will not be available until Week 13 of the NFL season, and even then, only for one game. The opening day of Missouri sports betting will be capped off with Patriots vs. Giants on Monday Night Football.
The first Chiefs game you can bet on in Missouri is the Week 14 Sunday Night Football game on Dec. 7 against the Houston Texans.
If you’re counting, that means you’ll be able to bet on the Chiefs’ final five regular-season games, and any postseason games they play in. That includes the Christmas Day game against the Broncos.
Where Can You Legally Bet on Chiefs vs. Chargers?
If you’re anywhere near the border in Missouri, you’re in luck, because you can cross multiple state lines and place a bet using an online sportsbook.
Online sports betting is available in the following states that surround Missouri:
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
Chiefs vs. Chargers NFL Week 1 Odds
As you prepare for Missouri’s betting launch, it’s a good idea to study lines and spread trends through the first 13 weeks of the season.
Here are the NFL odds for Chiefs vs. Chargers as of Friday morning from DraftKings Missouri:
What Sportsbooks Will Be Available in Missouri?
Two sportsbooks have secured licenses to operate in Missouri: DraftKings and Circa Sports. Both were granted untethered licenses by the Missouri Gaming Commission, meaning they will not have to share revenue with a partner.
There could be as many as 14 online sports betting apps in Missouri, and the following have secured a partner for potential market access:
Evergreen Writer/Editor; Sportsbook Expert
With nearly two decades of experience in sports media, Paul Costanzo turned his professional attention to sports betting and online gambling in January of 2022. He's covered every angle of the industry since then, managing and creating content for PlayMichigan and The Sporting News, and now SBD.
