Exclusive Partnership Proposal · 2026–2028

The biggest
play in
German sports.

Kansas City Chiefs × Taco Bell Germany. 20 million NFL fans. Munich 2026. Berlin 2027. One window to own it all.

20M+
German NFL Fans
$150k
Starting Investment
2
Germany Game Years
Packed stadium at night with bright lights, roaring crowd, dark dramatic atmosphere, deep shadows, electric energy
NFL Germany · Munich 2026 · Berlin 2027
NFL Germany
Rights Holder · Chiefs
SPORTFIVE Partner
Since 2022
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Germany
// Partnership Overview

Why now.
Why Germany.

Germany is the NFL's most important market outside the USA. The Chiefs hold exclusive commercial rights here. Taco Bell is rolling out across Germany in 2026. This is not a coincidence — it's a strategic window.

NFL Germany Boss Alexander Steinforth, DPA
0M+
German NFL Fans
Largest fanbase in Europe
0%
Ages 16–34
Young, affluent, urban
2.12M
Super Bowl Viewers
Chiefs vs 49ers, Feb 2024
0
Frankfurt Attendance
Chiefs vs Dolphins 2023
Bavaria Focus

Munich Franchise Network

Christian Lehmann is building 15+ Taco Bell locations across Bavaria in 5 years. Munich is the NFL's German heartland — home of the Allianz Arena games.

Exclusive Rights

Chiefs Own Germany

The Chiefs hold exclusive NFL Germany marketing rights since 2021 via the Global Markets Program. SPORTFIVE has been their in-market partner since 2022.

Perfect Fit

Urban Fast Food Audience Match

Taco Bell's young, urban, trend-aware audience is a 1:1 match with Germany's NFL fanbase: 54% between 16–34, well-educated, digitally native.

2026 Launch

Rollout Timing Is Everything

Taco Bell Germany launches in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Cologne in 2026 — the same year as the Munich NFL game. Bavaria locations follow. The timing is a once-in-a-decade window.

Vibrant stadium crowd at night, dark atmospheric background, glowing lights, deep shadows, high energy
"

American football is becoming increasingly popular among our young target audience in Germany, and the Chiefs are the ideal partner to bring unique highlights to our consumers.

— German Chiefs Brand Partner
1.4M+
Ticket requests for Chiefs Germany game — demand dwarfs supply
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// Activation Concepts

Five ways to
own the moment.

From store-level Chiefs Sundays to Munich city takeovers — every activation is built for Germany's young, NFL-obsessed urban audience.

Busy fast food restaurant interior with bright lights, warm tones, energetic staff, dark walls, modern design
Store & Retail

Chiefs Sunday — Full Store Takeover

Every NFL Sunday transforms into a Chiefs experience: full store branding (arrowhead decals, red/gold packaging, Chiefs crew tees), Game Day menus with limited-edition items, and in-store countdowns to kickoff.

  • Full store branding kit
  • Limited Game Day menu
  • Chiefs crew uniforms
  • Arrowhead window decals
Crowd watching sports on large screens in dark bar, glowing screens, excited fans, dim atmospheric lighting, deep shadows
Watch Parties

Live NFL in Every Taco Bell

Transform Taco Bell Germany locations into official Chiefs Watch Party venues. Live game broadcast, limited Watch Party menu (Chiefs Crunch Box, Red Zone Nachos), exclusive giveaways every quarter, and post-game social wall.

  • Live NFL broadcast
  • Chiefs Crunch Box menu
  • Quarterly giveaways
  • Social media wall
Purchase-to-Win

Scan. Win. Go to Munich.

Every purchase unlocks a chance to win: scan receipt QR code or use the Taco Bell app to enter. Prizes: NFL Munich/Berlin tickets, Chiefs merch drops, money-can't-buy VIP experiences, and Arrowhead Stadium trips.

  • NFL Munich 2026 tickets
  • Berlin 2027 tickets
  • Chiefs VIP Arrowhead trip
  • Exclusive merch drops
Digital & Social

Geo-Targeted. Creator-Led. Always On.

Branded content on German Chiefs social channels. Geo-targeted campaigns in Munich/Bayern. UGC food ritual series: creators film their Game Day Taco Bell order. Chiefs × Taco Bell creator program with 10+ German influencers.

  • German Chiefs channel content
  • Bayern geo-targeting
  • Creator UGC program
  • 10+ German influencers
Massive packed outdoor stadium at golden hour, dramatic sky, huge crowd, atmospheric light, deep rich colors
NFL Germany Gameday

Host City Takeover — Munich 2026 & Berlin 2027

Official Chiefs fan format integration at both Germany Games. Branded fan zone in Munich city center. Taco Bell pop-up at stadium perimeter (subject to NFL approval). Chiefs House partnership — Taco Bell as official food partner for fan activation hub.

  • Munich city center fan zone
  • Stadium perimeter pop-up
  • Chiefs House food partner
  • Official fan format integration
// NFL Germany Game Spotlight

Two games.
Two cities. One campaign.

The NFL returns to Germany in 2026 (Munich) and 2027 (Berlin). The Chiefs have exclusive commercial rights for both markets. This is the activation window.

FC Bayern Munich Allianz Arena at night, glowing red exterior, dark dramatic sky, atmospheric, cinematic
Week 10 · Regular Season
2026

Munich · 2026

New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions

Date
November 15, 2026
Kickoff
15:30 CET
Venue
FC Bayern Munich Stadium (Allianz Arena)
Ticket Demand
1.4M+ requests

Chiefs hold exclusive Bavaria/Munich commercial rights — this is home turf for fan activations.

Chiefs hold Bavaria rights
Berlin Olympiastadion panoramic view at dusk, atmospheric golden light, dramatic architecture, deep shadows
2027 Confirmed · Berlin
2027

Berlin · 2027

Teams TBC · Regular Season

Date
TBC · 2027 Season
Kickoff
TBC
Venue
Olympiastadion, Berlin
Ticket Demand
Sellout expected

DACH-wide expansion — Berlin activation builds on 2026 Munich success and 2025 Olympiastadion debut.

DACH-wide reach
Munich 2026
Berlin 2027
Munich 2028
Digital
// Digital & Social Strategy

Always on.
Always German.

The German NFL audience lives on social. 54% are 16–34. They follow creators, share food content, and rally around game days. This is where Taco Bell and the Chiefs meet.

5M+
Target weekly impressions
40k+
NFL Flag athletes Germany
~180k
German Chiefs followers (est.)

German Chiefs Social Channels

Co-branded content series: "Chiefs x Taco Bell Game Day" — weekly posts, Stories, Reels on official German Chiefs channels throughout NFL season.

Bayern
Primary target region

Geo-Targeted Campaigns

Hyper-local Meta and TikTok campaigns targeting Munich, Augsburg, and Nuremberg — synced with Taco Bell Bavaria location openings and NFL game weeks.

10+
German NFL creators

Creator & UGC Program

Game Day food ritual series: creators film their Taco Bell Chiefs Sunday order. UGC amplified across both brand channels. Target: 5M+ organic impressions per game week.

QR + App
Purchase-to-Win entry

App & Purchase Integration

Every Taco Bell purchase in Germany links to the Chiefs ecosystem via QR code or Taco Bell app. Win NFL tickets, Chiefs merch, or an Arrowhead Stadium VIP trip.

Creator Roster (Sample)

German NFL Creators

LB
Lukas Brenner
@lukasNFLde · Munich
124k
TS
Tobias Schäfer
@tobigridiron · Hamburg
89k
JR
Jana Richter
@janasports · Berlin
210k
MK
Maximilian Koch
@maxkochNFL · Frankfurt
67k
Social media content creation studio, dark background, glowing screens, creator filming video, atmospheric lighting
Campaign Concept Reel

60-sec activation concept video — available upon request for internal presentation.

// Pricing & Investment

Three tiers.
One direction.

All tiers include access to the Chiefs' exclusive Germany marketing rights, SPORTFIVE partnership infrastructure, and the German Arrowheads community (largest Chiefs fan club in Germany).

Market Entry
$150,000/ year

Establish the Chiefs × Taco Bell brand presence across Germany.

  • Chiefs Sunday store branding kit
  • Watch Party program (4 locations)
  • Purchase-to-Win mechanic (QR)
  • Co-branded social content (10 posts)
  • Munich 2026 fan zone presence
  • Creator UGC program
  • Arrowhead VIP prize tier
  • Chiefs House food partner status
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Title Partner
$450,000/ year

Headline partner across both Munich 2026 and Berlin 2027 — maximum visibility.

  • Full Chiefs Sunday store takeover
  • Watch Party program (all locations)
  • Purchase-to-Win (full prize suite)
  • Co-branded social (full season, all formats)
  • Munich 2026 + Berlin 2027 gameday activation
  • Creator UGC program (20+ creators)
  • Money-can't-buy Arrowhead VIP experiences
  • Official Chiefs House food partner (both cities)
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All tiers subject to final negotiation. Pricing in USD. Multi-year commitments (2-year minimum recommended to span Munich 2026 + Berlin 2027) receive 15% discount. Contact for custom scoping.

// Let's Talk

Ready to own
NFL Germany?

This proposal represents a 2-year activation window that cannot be replicated. Munich 2026 and Berlin 2027 are fixed points in time. The Chiefs hold the exclusive Germany rights. Taco Bell is launching now.

Schedule a 30-min call
Walk through the full activation playbook
Receive the full deck
Detailed activation briefs + creative concepts
Meet the SPORTFIVE team
Chiefs Germany marketing infrastructure, since 2022

Munich 2026 activation planning begins Q3 2026. Partnerships confirmed before July 2026 receive full production lead time and priority placement in the fan zone.

Schedule a Call

30 minutes. No obligation. Just the opportunity.

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