NFL schedule: Season kicks off September 4 with must see games

The 2025 NFL season is officially kicking off. Starting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, the games will continue to be played through Monday, September 8, 2025. With some of the largest stars in the league taking to the field, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts, and Lamar Jackson, fans will have four consecutive days of football fun.

When will NFL Week 1 start

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• li2Thursday, September 4 – 8:20 PM ET
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  • li2Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • li2Broadcast: NBC and Peacock
• li2Friday, September 5 – 8:00 PM ET
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  • li2Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
  • li2Broadcast: YouTube
• li2Sunday, September 7 – 1:00 PM ET onward
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  • li212 games scheduled
  • li2Key matchups:
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    • li2Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
    • li2San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
    • li2Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
  • li2Sunday Night Football – 8:20 PM ET
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    • li2Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills
    • li2Broadcast: NBC
• li2Monday, September 8 – 8:15 PM ET
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  • li2Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
  • li2Broadcast: ESPN and ABC

Where will the games be played

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• li2Thursday: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Eagles host the Cowboys
• li2Friday: Los Angeles, California – Chargers host the Chiefs
• li2Sunday: Spread across stadiums nationwide, from Atlanta to Seattle
• li2Sunday night: Buffalo, New York – Bills host the Ravens
• li2Monday night: Chicago, Illinois – Bears host the Vikings at Soldier Field

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Who are the key players and matchups

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• li2Dak Prescott vs. Jalen Hurts – NFC East rivalry opens the season
• li2Patrick Mahomes vs. Justin Herbert – two top AFC quarterbacks meet Friday
• li2Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen – primetime showdown on Sunday night
• li2Kirk Cousins vs. Caleb Williams – Monday night spotlight as the Bears’ rookie QB debuts at home

The excitement ahead for NFL fans

The NFL’s Week 1 will give fans four straight days of football from September 4 to 8, 2025. With star quarterbacks and tough rivalries, the first week is packed with drama. As per the NFL’s official website, all games will be available on NBC, FOX, CBS, ESPN, ABC, YouTube, and Peacock, based on TV provider access.




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