If you ever wondered how Hollywood’s biggest Kansas City exports handle the stress of a Sunday football game, the answer is a highly active group chat. Actors Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner, and Heidi Gardner share an exclusive text thread dedicated entirely to watching the Kansas City Chiefs.
The comedic actors recently opened up about their game-day texting habits while back in their hometown. The group is currently anchoring the 2026 Big Slick, a highly anticipated annual celebrity charity weekend in Kansas City that raises funds for the local Children’s Mercy Hospital.
The digital hangout operates as a private war room for the actors during the NFL season. Details of the ongoing group chat surfaced this weekend, according to an interview published by Forbes focusing on their promotional tour for the hospital benefit.
Every Sunday, the thread lights up with live reactions, complaints, and celebrations from the five comedians. Rather than simply watching from luxury suites, the actors use the chat to stay connected to their Kansas City roots while filming across different time zones.
The Big Slick charity initiative relies heavily on this exact core group of hometown celebrities to drive donations. By tying their intense sports fandom to the annual hospital fundraiser, the actors keep their philanthropic efforts anchored entirely in the local community.