NFL Season Kicks Off Tonight as Week 1 Schedule Unveiled

Philadelphia, PA (September 4, 2025) - The National Football League officially opened its 2025 regular season this evening with the much-anticipated Week 1 schedule release and kickoff matchup. The Dallas Cowboys travel to Lincoln Financial Field for a prime-time showdown against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles at 8:20 PM ET, broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.

In addition to tonight’s opener, the full Week 1 slate includes 15 games across Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday, offering action on network television, cable and streaming platforms. Highlights of the schedule:

Date	Matchup	Time (ET)	Network / Stream
Thursday, Sept. 4	Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles	8:20 PM	NBC / Peacock
Friday, Sept. 5	Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers	8:00 PM	YouTube TV
Sunday, Sept. 7	13 games, including Pittsburgh Steelers @ NY Jets (1 PM ET) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons (1 PM ET)	1:00 PM & 4:05 PM	CBS, Fox, ABC
Monday, Sept. 8	Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears	8:15 PM	ABC

Fans can tune in tonight at 7:00 PM ET for Football Night in America, which leads into kickoff coverage featuring pregame analysis, team reports and player interviews.

With one of the most competitive schedules in recent memory, Week 1 promises marquee matchups and storylines to watch:

Eagles’ Title Defense vs. Cowboys’ Resurgence: Philadelphia aims to start strong against a Dallas squad eager to rebound from a 7-10 finish in 2024.
International Showcase: Friday’s Chiefs-Chargers tilt originates from São Paulo, Brazil, marking the NFL’s continued global expansion.
Divisional Rivalries: Sunday afternoon features key AFC North and NFC South clashes, highlighting early playoff implications.

The league’s full Week 1 schedule is available on NFL.com and major sports outlets. Coverage of tonight’s opener begins at 7:00 PM ET, with kickoff at 8:20 PM ET.