NFL Schedule Release 2025: Primetime schedule, international games, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Highlights & More.
The NFL's 272-game 2025 slate will kick off with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Kickoff Game at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sept. 4.
The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Week 4 (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS) and the Chiefs' showdown with the Buffalo Bills will be played in Week 9 (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS).
The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs will square off in Week 4 (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS) and the Chiefs' showdown with the Buffalo Bills will be played in Week 9 (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS).
A day later, on Friday, Sept. 6, the NFL will hold NFL game in Brazil for second straight year, when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paolo. The game will stream exclusively on Youtube Free Live streaming all over the world.
The 2025 season slate features a record seven International Series games: Three in London, and one game apiece in Berlin; Dublin, Ireland; Madrid, Spain; and São Paulo, Brazil. The NFL is playing games in Dublin and Madrid for the first time this season.
In addition to its traditional three Thanksgiving Day games, the NFL will have three games on Christmas Day as well.
The playoffs will start on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Super Bowl 60 will be held on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
The NFL Preseason Schedule will begin with the NFL/Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday, July. 31. This years game pits the Detroit Lions against the Los Angeles Chargers at 8:00pm ET.
But when will the 2025 NFL schedule be released? What games are known thus far? Here's what you should know ahead of the release:
When is the 2025 NFL schedule release?
The 2025 NFL schedule is released on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
What is the prime time schedule for the 2025 NFL season?
The Sunday Night Football schedule is here. The Monday Night Football schedule is here. The Thursday Night Football schedule is here.
What is the first game of the 2025 NFL season?
The NFL's 272-game 2025 regular-season schedule kicks off with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Kickoff Game at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sept. 4.
When and where are the 2025 NFL international games?
The 2025 NFL season will feature five international games, one each in Sau Paulo and Munich, and three in London. Here’s the full international games schedule, released Wednesday:
Week 1 - Kansas City vs. LA Chargers - Corinthians Arena РṢo Paulo, Brazil
Week 4 -Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh - Croke Park – Dublin, Ireland
Week 5 - Minnesota vs. Cleveland - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, England
Week 6 - Denver vs. NY Jets - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London, England
Week 7 - LA Rams vs. Jacksonville - Wembley Stadium – London, England
Week 10 - Atlanta vs. Indianapolis - Olympic Stadium – Munich, Germany
Week 11 - Washington vs. Miami - Santiago Bernab̩u Stadium РMadrid, Spain
Which teams play on Thanksgiving Day 2025?
The Lions host the Packers, on Fox, The Cowboys vs. Chiefs will played on CBS, While
The Baltimore Ravens will face Bengals at Time: 8:20 p.m. ET live on NBC in the 2025 annual Thanksgiving tripleheader.
Does the NFL have games on Christmas Day 2025?
The three-game NFL schedule Dec. 25 for Christmas 2025 features streaming services Netflix and Prime Video.
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders, Netflix
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings, Netflix
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, Prime Video
Is there Black Friday NFL game in 2025 Schedule?
Yes: There's also a 2025 Black Friday NFL game Nov. 28 hosted by the defending Super Bowl champions.
Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles will be live broadcast on Prime Video.
When does the 2025 NFL preseason begin?
NFL preseason football will begin with the 2025 NFL/Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
This years game pits the Detroit Lions against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, July 31.
When is the Super Bowl 2025?
The 2025 NFL Playoff Schedule is slated to begin on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 with the Wild-Card Round. Super Bowl LX is slated for Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The game will kickoff at 6:30pm ET and will be televised by NBC and streamed via Peacock.
When will 2025 NFL tickets be on sale?
Single game tickets for the 2025 NFL season will be available as soon as the games are announced, the NFL said.
When does the 2025 NFL Season start?
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Past NFL Schedule Release Dates by year
2025 – May 14
2024 – May 15
2023 – May 11
2022 – May 12
2021 – May 12
2020 – May 7
2019 – April 17
2018 – April 19
2017 – April 20
2016 – April 14
2015 – April 21
2014 – April 23
2013 – April 18
2012 – April 17
2011 – April 19
2010 – April 20
2009 – April 14
2008 – April 15
2007 – April 11
2006 – April 6
2005 – April 13
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