Rewatch these 8 commercials featuring Kansas City Chiefs stars and local celebs

Kansas City’s renowned athletes and celebrities have taken center stage in a slew of recent commercials.

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid star in humorous and dramatic endorsements for brands like Coors Light, Pepsi and State Farm. Donna Kelce and Heidi Gardner have made memorable appearances in campaigns for Ziploc and Homes.com.

Even off the field, these figures captivate audiences, transforming simple advertisements into mini-events that resonate with fans.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists at The Star. All stories below were reported, written and edited by Star journalists earlier in 2024.

Jason Sudeikis, seen here in November at the Thundergong fundraiser in Kansas City, pops up in a Michelob Ultra Super Bowl commercial with soccer great Lionel Messi.
Jason Sudeikis, seen here in November at the Thundergong fundraiser in Kansas City, pops up in a Michelob Ultra Super Bowl commercial with soccer great Lionel Messi.

No. 1: Watch KC celebs Jason Sudeikis, Heidi Gardner in Super Bowl ads. Some Kelces, too

Check out the new Super Bowl ads featuring celebrities with ties to Kansas City. | Published February 9, 2024 | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

Janel Parrish stars as a reluctant Chiefs fan who finds love in a Hallmark style movie.
Janel Parrish stars as a reluctant Chiefs fan who finds love in a Hallmark style movie.

No. 2: Chiefs release trailer for a fake Hallmark Christmas movie about playoff football

The Chiefs’ ”Falling For Football” may not be a real Hallmark Christmas movie, but it stars actors who were in one of those films — and it inspired a real Hallmark moving coming this holiday season. | Published January 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend plays the hairstylist of actress Janel Parrish in “Falling for Football,” a promotional trailer the team released in January.
Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend plays the hairstylist of actress Janel Parrish in “Falling for Football,” a promotional trailer the team released in January.

No. 3: Donna Kelce, Chiefs got cameos in playoff promo. So did these KC area shops, restaurants

Here are all the local businesses you’ll see in the Chiefs’ fun hype video. | Published January 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by David Hudnall

Travis Kelce portrays a Roman gladiator in a new commercial for Pepsi.
Travis Kelce portrays a Roman gladiator in a new commercial for Pepsi.

No. 4: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce portrays a Roman gladiator in a new Pepsi commercial

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce added something new in his acting career: Playing a Roman gladiator. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Patrick Mahomes encourages Jackson County voters to approve a sales tax extension.
Patrick Mahomes encourages Jackson County voters to approve a sales tax extension.

No. 5: Star players for KC Chiefs, Royals appear in commercial supporting sales tax

Patrick Mahomes, Bobby Witt Jr., Travis Kelce, Salvador Perez, Andy Reid and more are featured in a commercial from the Royals and Chiefs urging voters to support a 2024 sales tax. | Published March 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Patrick Mahomes, the action star.
Patrick Mahomes, the action star.

No. 6: Coors Light says it is hiding away commercial with Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes

The tongue-in-cheek Coors Light commercials with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes have returned ahead of the 2024 NFL season and he plays an action star. | Published June 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff



No. 7: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes stars in new commercial with Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared a behind-the-scenes look at the commercial shoot. | Published September 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Andy Reid got to take a bite out of a cheeseburger in a new spot for State Farm.
Andy Reid got to take a bite out of a cheeseburger in a new spot for State Farm.

No. 8: Andy Reid reached his limit on ‘nuggies,’ cheeseburgers in State Farm commercial

Chiefs coach Andy Reid finally had to do something he swore he wouldn’t while filming the commercial in Independence. | Published June 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

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