Donna Kelce is stepping into the limelight as a movie star in Hallmark Channel’s upcoming film Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. The first trailer for the festive romance was unveiled during the Kansas City Chiefs’ World’s Largest Tailgate event at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5.
Donna Kelce, mother of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, makes a notable appearance in the trailer, which was revealed alongside the film’s premiere date of November 30. The event also featured the film’s stars, Tyler Hynes and Hunter King, who were present to celebrate the trailer release.
In Holiday Touchdown, Hunter King stars as Alana, a passionate Chiefs fan whose family is eager to win the team’s “Fan of the Year” contest. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets Derrick, portrayed by Tyler Hynes, the team’s director of fan engagement. Sparks fly as Derrick and Alana navigate romance against the backdrop of their shared football enthusiasm.
The trailer showcases a romantic scene set at an empty Arrowhead Stadium, where Derrick and Alana share a tender moment while holding candy canes to form a heart. Donna Kelce, dressed in a No. 87 jersey and playing a character named Donna, adds a special touch to the story as the manager of Kansas City BBQ restaurant Norma & Nic’s.
The film boasts an impressive roster of guest stars, including Jenna Bush Hager, Diedrich Bader, Megyn Price, Richard Riehle, Christine Ebersole, Richard Christie, and Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid, along with several Kansas City Chiefs players.
Darren Abbott, Hallmark’s Chief Brand Officer, expressed excitement about the collaboration, saying, “This holiday season, Hallmark is all about bringing joy to the world. Our new partnership with the NFL and the Chiefs is uniquely designed to do just that — spreading cheer, telling heartwarming stories, and building excitement for our treasured hometown brands during this special time of year.”
Kansas City Chiefs President Mark Donovan also praised the partnership, stating, “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 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!”