Chiefs Booed at Super Bowl
Philadelphia Eagles Fans Let Kansas City Hear It at Super Bowl 2025 Reveal
The Kansas City Chiefs may be back-to-back Super Bowl champions, but that doesn’t mean they’re universally loved. That much was clear when the NFL announced that Super Bowl 2025 would be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. As soon as Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory over the San Francisco 49ers was mentioned, a chorus of boos rained down from Eagles fans in attendance. The moment, which took place during the NFL Draft week festivities in Detroit, was a stark reminder of the growing rivalry between the Chiefs and the Eagles. And if anyone thought Philadelphia fans had forgotten about their Super Bowl LVII loss to Patrick Mahomes and company, they were sorely mistaken.
Why The Boos? A Super Bowl Grudge That Won’t Go Away
Philadelphia sports fans are legendary for their passionand their grudges. Their hostility toward Kansas City stems from Super Bowl LVII, when the Chiefs edged out the Eagles 38-35 in a nail-biting finish. That game ended with a controversial defensive holding call on James Bradberry, a moment that’s still a sore subject in Philadelphia. So when the NFL Draft host mentioned that Kansas City had won back-to-back Super Bowls, Philly fans let their bitterness show in the most vocal way possible. Social media quickly picked up on the moment: “Philly fans still salty about that Super Bowl. Love the passion,” one fan posted. “At this point, the Chiefs should just expect to get booed everywhere they go except KC,” joked another.
Philadelphia Fans Are No Strangers to Booing
If there’s one fanbase that knows how to make their voices heard, it’s Philadelphia’s. Eagles fans have developed a reputation for their passionatesometimes abrasiveloyalty. A few memorable Philly boos from history:
So, Kansas City being on the receiving end of jeers? Hardly surprising.
Chiefs Are Becoming the NFL’s Villainsand They Might Like It
After winning three Super Bowls in the last five seasons and cementing themselves as a dynasty, the Chiefs aren’t exactly the scrappy underdogs anymore. Much like the New England Patriots during their two-decade run of dominance, Kansas City has transitioned into the “public enemy” role for much of the league. Why are fans growing tired of the Chiefs?
Whether they like it or not, the Chiefs are now the team everyone loves to hate. And head coach Andy Reid? He’s just fine with that. “We’ll take the boos. That just means we’re doing something right,” Reid said when asked about the reaction from Eagles fans.
Rivalry Heating Up for the 2025 Season
While the Super Bowl boos were just another chapter in the Pennsylvania-Kansas City rivalry, there’s a chance these two teams could meet again on the NFL’s biggest stage. The Eagles are considered one of the NFC favorites heading into the 2025 season, especially after making key offseason upgrades. The Chiefs, meanwhile, remain the team to beat in the AFC. If the football gods are feeling particularly dramatic, Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans could see these two franchises square off yet again. And if that happens? Expect the boos to be even louder. For now, Eagles fans can keep letting Kansas City know exactly how they feel. But until someone knocks them off their throne, the Chiefs are content playing the role of football’s most hated winner.
