The NFL’s 2025 regular season schedule is being unveiled piece by piece, building anticipation before its official release. Like a leaky faucet, information is trickling out, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Monday brought announcements of several key games, including the coveted season opener, the increasingly popular Black Friday game, a Saturday doubleheader designed to capture a broad audience, and the traditional Christmas Day showcase. This drip-feed of information is set to continue, with the international slate of games being revealed, along with numerous other matchups.
While the full schedule won’t be officially released until Wednesday night, fans are already eager to plan their fall weekends around their favorite teams. This period marks the last major event of the NFL offseason, a final burst of excitement before the league takes a brief pause for about a month. With just one day remaining before the complete schedule is unveiled, rumors, leaks, and updates are swirling.
One highly anticipated matchup is between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, a potential Super Bowl preview. The Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl victory, are poised to be a major draw, and a clash with the Chiefs would be a ratings bonanza.
The Week 1 schedule promises to be a thriller. Week 10 is already shaping up to be interesting, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting that the Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in a Monday Night Football showdown. This game pits the reigning Super Bowl champions against a Packers team that many believe is on the rise, creating a captivating narrative. Their last meeting was in the 2024 NFL wild card round, where Philadelphia emerged victorious with a 22-10 score.
Miami will be part of the NFL’s international series, playing in Madrid, Spain. This marks the first NFL game held in the Spanish capital, a significant step in expanding the league’s global footprint. According to reports from the Palm Beach Post, the Dolphins’ opponent in this historic game will be the Washington Commanders, the NFC runners-up from last season.
Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, will exclusively broadcast a Week 17 game. This game, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, will be selected from a pool of important Week 17 Saturday matchups, adding to the excitement and unpredictability of the final weeks of the regular season. The selected game promises to have playoff implications, attracting a large audience to the streaming platform.
The NFL season opener is set. The Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, September 4, launching the 2025 campaign. NBC, which announced the matchup on its "TODAY" show, will broadcast the game as part of its "Sunday Night Football" package, despite it being played on a Thursday. This marks the 20th time since 2004 that the reigning Super Bowl champion has been chosen to host the NFL’s season opener. The Super Bowl champions have a combined record of 15-5 in those matchups. The Eagles will be looking to add to that impressive record.
The Chargers are set to play in the league’s second game in Sao Paulo, Brazil. According to reports, their opponent will be the Chiefs, and the game is expected to be broadcast on YouTube. The Chiefs are considered a top viewership draw, making this contest highly appealing to fans. YouTube, which currently distributes the domestic version of NFL Sunday Ticket, would stream the game for free on its platform, expanding its reach to a global audience. This game will be a major event for fans in Brazil and around the world.
The NFL is set to announce the dates and times of select matchups ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday. The announcements will be staggered throughout the day, with different networks revealing their featured games. These matchups are expected to be some of the most prominent contests featured on each network in 2025.
The NFL will play seven international games in five different countries during the 2025 season. The host teams for these seven contests have been announced, showcasing the league’s commitment to global expansion. The international games will take place in London (England), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Madrid (Spain), and Munich (Germany).
The opponents for each host team will be revealed on Tuesday, May 13, on NFL Network’s "Good Morning Football." This announcement will provide fans with a clearer picture of the international schedule and the exciting matchups that await.
The anticipation surrounding the NFL schedule release is palpable. Fans are eagerly awaiting the full schedule, eager to plan their fall weekends around their favorite teams. The staggered release of information has only heightened the excitement, making the full schedule release on Wednesday night a major event for football fans everywhere. This year’s schedule promises to be packed with exciting matchups, thrilling rivalries, and unforgettable moments. The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be one of the most memorable yet.
