With the NFL offseason in full force, it’s time for fans to kick their feet up and enjoy the summer break. In between training and improving their own game, some star players will also be participating in fun events. The Match 2023, featuring Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, is one of those opportunities.
Let’s dive into everything you need to know about The Match 2023.
When Is The Match 2023?
The Match 2023 takes place on June 29, 2023, at the Wynn Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who Will Be Playing in The Match 2023?
Mahomes and Kelce headline The Match 2023 NFL participants, but they’ll have their work cut out for them. Mahomes and Kelce will face Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. This is the second time that Mahomes and Curry have participated in The Match, with Mahomes taking part last year and Curry in 2020.
How To Watch The Match?
The Match 2023 will be 12 holes and be broadcasted exclusively on TNT at 6:30 p.m. ET. More details, including members of the commentary team, will be released closer to The Match. Make sure you check back closer to June 29 for the latest information.
History of The Match
The Match began in 2018, building an impressive history in its previous seven renditions. After the initial duel between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, more celebrities started taking part for charity. Quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Tom Brady were the first NFL players to take part in The Match in 2020.
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In 2021, Aaron Rodgers paired with pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau. Last June, it was an all-quarterback affair as Brady and Rodgers faced off against Josh Allen and Mahomes.
The Match has previously featured two NBA players. Curry and Charles Barkley played on opposite sides of each other in November 2020. Curry proved to be quite good when paired with Manning.