There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel: The new NFL season is here.
The three-week preseason is over, with every team finalizing their respective 53-man roster earlier in the week. That sets the stage for the traditional pomp and circumstance associated with Week 1 of the NFL season, when every team can still dare to dream big.
This year, the season opener features the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles welcoming in their NFC East rivals, the Cowboys, for a showdown on Thursday night.
But eager fans will have to wait just a little while longer, as that matchup is scheduled for next Thursday, as the 32 teams relish one final reprieve before the grind of a 17-game season sets in.
Here’s everything that you need to know about the upcoming NFL schedule.
Is there an NFL game today?
No, there is no NFL game on Thursday, Aug. 28.
With the preseason having concluded, the next NFL game will be on Thursday, Sept. 4, as the Eagles host the Cowboys in the 2025 season opener.
NFL schedule Week 1
Here’s a complete look at the NFL schedule for Week 1 of the new season, with games spread out across four days.
Thursday, Sept. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Friday, Sept. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers vs. Chiefs | 8 p.m. | YouTube |
Sunday, Sept. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Browns vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Colts vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Patriots vs. Raiders | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Saints vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Jets vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Commanders vs. Giants | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Jaguars vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Broncos vs. Titans | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Seahawks vs. 49ers | 4:05 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Packers vs. Lions | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Rams vs. Texans | 4:25 p.m. | CBS, Fubo |
| Bills vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Sept. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bears vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
How to watch the NFL in Week 1
- TV channels: CBS | Fox | NBC | ABC
- Live stream: Fubo | Peacock | YouTube
The season opener next Thursday will air live on NBC and can be streamed with Peacock.
Another standalone game will air on Friday, with Chargers vs. Chiefs available to watch on YouTube.
The majority of the Sunday slate will be split amongst Fox and CBS, while ABC will carry the first “Monday Night Football” broadcast of the year.
Those games can be streamed live with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Sports on TV today
While there’s no NFL action on Thursday, there’s plenty of other sports to watch, including college football. Here’s a look at some of the top events on national television in the U.S. on Thursday:
- NCAAF: USF vs. No. 25 Boise State (5:30 p.m., ESPN), Cincinnati vs. Nebraska (9 p.m., ESPN
- MLB: Phillies vs. Braves (6:45 p.m., MLB Network)
- WNBA: Liberty vs. Mystics (7 p.m., Prime Video), Mercury vs. Sky (10 p.m., Prime Video)
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