The NFL has never shied away from the big stage, but now it’s thinking even bigger. With the 2025 NFL International Series about to kick off, fans worldwide are about to see their favorite stars take the field in new places. Can the Kansas City Chiefs hold on to their AFC West dominance overseas, or is this the moment the Los Angeles Chargers make it a real race?
NFL International Games 2025
The 2025 NFL regular season may be rolling along in the United States, but for many fans, all eyes are on what’s happening outside the country’s borders. The NFL International Series is back, and the league is all-in on going global this year. This marks the first time that fans will get to watch seven international matchups, with American football heading to stadiums worldwide.
For those planning their Sundays, here’s the full slate of international games for the 2025 season:
Friday, September 5 | Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8:00 p.m. ET, YouTube (Brazil)
Sunday, September 28 | Week 4
Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (Ireland)
Sunday, October 5 | Week 5
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (U.K.)
Sunday, October 12 | Week 6
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (U.K.)
Sunday, October 19 | Week 7
Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (U.K.)
Sunday, November 9 | Week 10
Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (Germany)
Sunday, November 16 | Week 11
Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (Spain)
Chiefs vs. Chargers Week 1 Preview
Brazil knows how to put on a show. Last season, São Paulo hosted the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, two teams with Super Bowl buzz. Another massive matchup is set for Week 1, as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Los Angeles Chargers in the international season opener.
Kansas City might not be racking up points like in years past, but the team’s grip on the AFC West is still tight. The Chiefs have stacked up seven straight 10-win seasons and nine years running as AFC West champs. Heading into 2025, the question everyone is asking: does the streak finally end?
That’s where Los Angeles comes in. The Chargers’ first year under Jim Harbaugh saw a jump of six wins, and both games with the Chiefs were battles. Despite dealing with a shaky run game, a new system, and a rookie No. 1 receiver, Justin Herbert was rated No. 12 among quarterbacks by PFSN last year.
That situation has changed, and with both teams looking to reach the playoffs, this Week 1 game in Brazil might set the tone for the AFC West race.
