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May 19, 2025

Minecraft inspired NFL 2025 schedule release removed due to licensing and tasteless joke

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts used Minecraft to unveil their 2025 NFL matchups. The Colts' video was taken down due to a licensing conflict with Microsoft, which owns Minecraft. The Colts included a crude joke about Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and an insensitive clip, leading to their apology for exceeding rights with Microsoft. Hill's agent stated that Hill found humor in the situation. The Chargers' video properly credited Microsoft, raising questions about the Colts' adherence to licensing agreements.

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May 18, 2025

Chargers’ social team praised for the Minecraft-inspired schedule release

The Los Angeles Chargers will begin their 2025 regular season with a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil. The team creatively unveiled their schedule through a humorous video inspired by the popularity of Minecraft, featuring references and inside jokes that resonate with fans.

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May 17, 2025

Mike Florio: NFL needs to start signing off on schedule-release videos

The Indianapolis Colts retracted their Minecraft-themed schedule announcement video due to a lack of proper copyright permissions from Microsoft and the inclusion of an insensitive clip featuring Tyreek Hill. The Los Angeles Chargers successfully used Minecraft imagery with permission from Microsoft. The New England Patriots featured Dave Portnoy in their video, raising questions about relations between the NFL and Barstool Sports. The NFL does not require teams to submit schedule-release videos for approval, a policy that has been criticized following the Colts' blunder. Pro Football Talk commentator Mike Florio suggested that the league should reconsider this approach to prevent similar issues.

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May 16, 2025

Tyreek Hill breaks silence over controversial Colts Minecraft schedule video

The Indianapolis Colts released their 2024 schedule through a Minecraft-themed video, which included a scene featuring a pixelated dolphin in a Tyreek Hill jersey being intercepted by a Coast Guard boat. This was interpreted by many as a reference to Hill's past legal issues, leading to negative backlash. The Colts deleted the video and apologized to both Hill and Microsoft for exceeding their licensing rights. They later released a more cautious backup video. Hill humorously responded on social media, suggesting the Colts should have kept the original video up. The incident highlights the need for NFL teams to balance creativity with sensitivity in their content.

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May 16, 2025

Chargers Detail Viral Minecraft Schedule Release Video, Included 500+ Hours In-Game

The Los Angeles Chargers released their schedule through a creative video made in Minecraft, which took over 500 hours to produce. The video features 15,000 entities, 22 mods, and a map covering 48.750 million blocks, showcasing matchups and including hidden easter eggs related to rival teams and iconic stadiums. This innovative approach aims to blend pop culture with sports, appealing to both gamers and football fans. The Chargers are looking to build on their playoff return from last season in the upcoming year under coach Jim Harbaugh.

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May 15, 2025

Chargers’ NFL schedule release Minecraft video dominates while Colts delete their own

The Los Angeles Chargers released a nearly five-minute-long schedule release video that playfully roasted their 2025 opponents using the game Minecraft, having secured permission from Microsoft. In contrast, the Indianapolis Colts deleted their schedule release video after it included an inappropriate clip and exceeded rights granted by Microsoft, leading to an apology to both Microsoft and Tyreek Hill.

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May 15, 2025

Colts delete Minecraft-themed video over Microsoft rights, Tyreek joke

The Indianapolis Colts removed their recently released schedule video due to exceeding their rights with Microsoft and including an insensitive clip involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. The video, which showcased the Colts' 2025 schedule in a Minecraft theme, included mockery of various NFL teams and players, leading to backlash. The Colts are set to host the Dolphins in their season opener this year. In contrast, the Los Angeles Chargers successfully released a Minecraft-themed video after obtaining permission from Microsoft, avoiding controversy.

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May 15, 2025

Top Reactions to Chargers Minecraft Schedule Release Video

The Chargers have released their 2025 regular-season schedule through a Minecraft-inspired video, following previous successful anime-themed videos. The video was created in-house and includes various NFL Easter eggs. Single-game tickets are now available for fans.

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May 15, 2025

Why did the Colts delete their Minecraft schedule release video?

The Indianapolis Colts' 2025 NFL schedule release video, featuring Minecraft-inspired humor and jabs at league figures, was removed shortly after its debut. A notable joke involved a portrayal of a Tyreek Hill dolphin being "arrested" by the Coast Guard, which has led to speculation about the video's removal due to its controversial nature. The full video, including the dolphin joke, is still available online.

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May 15, 2025

NFL schedule release: Colts delete their ‘Minecraft’-inspired video, after Chargers do exact same thing

The Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Chargers both created "Minecraft" themed videos to roast their upcoming opponents during the NFL schedule release day. The Chargers have a history of using pop culture in their videos, while the Colts' similar approach led them to delete their video shortly after posting it, likely due to the resemblance to the Chargers' content. The Chargers' video included a disclaimer for using "Minecraft," which the Colts' version lacked, raising potential trademark concerns. The Colts later released a backup video featuring players guessing their opponents. Other teams, like the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Jets, also employed various creative strategies for the schedule release.