Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story's First Trailer Is Filled with Candy Cane Hearts and Donna Kelce

Mar. 15, 2025

Donna Kelceis officially a movie star!The mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight endTravis Kelceappears in the first trailer for Hallmark Channel’sHoliday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, which was released as part of the Chiefs' World’s Largest Tailgate event at Arrowhead Stadium.Donna was in attendance for the big event, as were the movie’s romantic leads,Tyler Hynes and Hunter King.Along with the trailer, Hallmark announced the movie’s premiere date: Nov. 30.Hunter King and Tyler Hynes in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Joshua Haines/Hallmark MediaIn the film, King plays Alana, whose family is filled with diehard Chiefs fans. When the football team announces a “Fan of the Year” contest, she knows they’ll be a shoo-in for the prize. What she doesn’t know is who she’ll meet along the way — Derrick (Hynes), the team’s director of fan engagement — and she never could’ve expected the sparks that would fly between them.In the clip, Derrick brings Alana to experience Arrowhead Stadium while it’s empty in the evening, and they share a romantic moment. Later, they each hold a candy cane and form a sweet heart together.Tyler Hynes and Hunter King alone in Arrowhead Stadium in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Matt Hoover/Hallmark MediaAt one point, Donna — wearing a No. 87 jersey, of course, as well as a nametag showing she’s playing someonealsonamed Donna — gives Derrick a knowing look. She plays the manager of Kansas City BBQ restaurant Norma & Nic’s.The movie also features an impressive lineup of stars and cameos in addition to Donna, Hynes and King:Jenna Bush Hager, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Richard Christie and Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid alongside a handful of Kansas City Chiefs players.Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole and Donna Kelce in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Joshua Haines/Hallmark Media“This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world,” Hallmark’s chief brand officer, Darren Abbott said in a statement. “Our new partnership with the NFL and Chiefs is uniquely designed to do just that — 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.”Added Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan, “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!”Christine Ebersole, Ed Begley Jr., Deidrich Bader, Megyn Price, Hunter King and Tyler Hynes in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Matt Hoover/Hallmark MediaNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Storypremieres Nov. 30 on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas.

Donna Kelceis officially a movie star!

The mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight endTravis Kelceappears in the first trailer for Hallmark Channel’sHoliday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, which was released as part of the Chiefs' World’s Largest Tailgate event at Arrowhead Stadium.

Donna was in attendance for the big event, as were the movie’s romantic leads,Tyler Hynes and Hunter King.

Along with the trailer, Hallmark announced the movie’s premiere date: Nov. 30.

Hunter King and Tyler Hynes in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Joshua Haines/Hallmark Media

Joshua Haines/Hallmark Media

In the film, King plays Alana, whose family is filled with diehard Chiefs fans. When the football team announces a “Fan of the Year” contest, she knows they’ll be a shoo-in for the prize. What she doesn’t know is who she’ll meet along the way — Derrick (Hynes), the team’s director of fan engagement — and she never could’ve expected the sparks that would fly between them.

In the clip, Derrick brings Alana to experience Arrowhead Stadium while it’s empty in the evening, and they share a romantic moment. Later, they each hold a candy cane and form a sweet heart together.

Tyler Hynes and Hunter King alone in Arrowhead Stadium in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Matt Hoover/Hallmark Media

Matt Hoover/Hallmark Media

At one point, Donna — wearing a No. 87 jersey, of course, as well as a nametag showing she’s playing someonealsonamed Donna — gives Derrick a knowing look. She plays the manager of Kansas City BBQ restaurant Norma & Nic’s.

The movie also features an impressive lineup of stars and cameos in addition to Donna, Hynes and King:Jenna Bush Hager, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Richard Christie and Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid alongside a handful of Kansas City Chiefs players.

Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole and Donna Kelce in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Joshua Haines/Hallmark Media

“This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world,” Hallmark’s chief brand officer, Darren Abbott said in a statement. “Our new partnership with the NFL and Chiefs is uniquely designed to do just that — 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.”

Added Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan, “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!”

Christine Ebersole, Ed Begley Jr., Deidrich Bader, Megyn Price, Hunter King and Tyler Hynes in Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.Matt Hoover/Hallmark Media

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Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Storypremieres Nov. 30 on Hallmark Channel as part of the network’s 15th annual Countdown to Christmas.

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