The Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Astros have both achieved great success in their respective sports. The Chiefs have won three Super Bowl championships in the past six seasons with quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading the way. The Astros have won multiple World Series titles under different leadership regimes, despite facing controversy. Both teams have had consistent leadership and on-field talent, making deep playoff runs a regular occurrence. However, the Astros are plagued by their sign-stealing scandal, making them the villains of baseball. Meanwhile, the Chiefs' continued success may lead to fan fatigue outside of their home region.

While the Astros have struggled to repeat as champions, the Chiefs are looking to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls. Both teams have had memorable losses, with the Astros' 2019 World Series collapse and the Chiefs' blown lead in the 2021 AFC championship game. The Astros' rise to prominence coincided with the Royals' playoff success, while the Chiefs' current run began after their comeback victory against the Texans in the 2019 playoffs.