The 2025 NFL season is right around the corner. After a shocking end to the 2024 season where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs en route to victory, the offseason was as wild as they come. Whether it was draft day shockers, coaching changes, or blockbuster trades, it’s been a nonstop cycle.
Every team has a clear idea of its standing and ambitions for the upcoming year. With opening night just days away, let’s break down what’s in store for the fans in Week 1 of the 2025 season.
Start of the 2025 NFL Regular Season
As is tradition in the league, the reigning Super Bowl champions, in this case the Philadelphia Eagles, will kick off a new season on the Thursday following Labor Day. This year, that accounts for September 4, 2025.
Taking on the Dallas Cowboys, the game will be a renewal of one of the greatest divisional rivalries in the sport. It is scheduled to begin at 8:20 p.m. ET, with folks able to catch the action on NBC.
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Fresh off trading Micah Parsons, the Cowboys are walking into Lincoln Financial Field as the clear underdogs, while Philly tries to double down on its success from last season with a strong showing to open the year.
What Is the NFL Week 1 Schedule?
The NFL’s continued foray into international waters will begin right from the season’s first week. After Thursday Night Football, the league prepares for an unconventional Friday Night game on September 5, 2025.
The Kansas City Chiefs, last year’s runner-ups, take on a divisional rival, the Los Angeles Chargers. However, a neutral sight game is scheduled to take place in the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil.
The coverage is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET and while be available for free to folks worldwide on YouTube. From there, it’s back to the regular NFL schedule. Here’s the lineup for the final two days of the first week of football, beginning on September 7, 2025.
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Where to watch: FOX - Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Huntington Bank Field
Where to watch: FOX - Indianapolis Colts vs. Miami Dolphins
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Lucas Oil Stadium
Where to watch: CBS - New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium
Where to watch: CBS - New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Caesars Superdome
Where to watch: CBS - New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: MetLife Stadium
Where to watch: CBS - Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Northwest Stadium
Where to watch: FOX - Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Carolina Panthers
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: EverBank Stadium
Where to watch: FOX - Denver Broncos vs. Tennessee Titans
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Empower Field at Mile High
Where to watch: FOX - Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Location: Lumen Field
Where to watch: FOX - Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Lambeau Field
Where to watch: CBS - Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium
Where to watch: CBS - Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: Highmark Stadium
Where to watch: NBC
The slate for Week 1 concludes with another Divisional game on Monday Night, September 8, 2025, when the Chicago Bears, with a new head coach in Ben Johnson, take on the Minnesota Vikings with a new quarterback in J.J. McCarthy.
The game will begin at 8:15 p.m. ET from Soldier Field in Chicago, with ABC and ESPN providing simultaneous coverage.
