Philadelphia is buzzing with excitement as the 2025 NFL season approaches. Fans across the nation are eagerly gearing up for a big announcement: the full release of the NFL schedule will happen live on Wednesday night. The event will be broadcasted on both the NFL Network and ESPN2, kicking off at 8 p.m. ET.
This year, the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, will open the season against their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, at Lincoln Financial Field. The game is set for September 4, and it’s just one of many exciting matchups on the horizon.
Already on the calendar are several flashpoints for the Eagles, including games against the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles will face the Commanders on December 20 and will meet the Packers on November 10. Other notable matchups include the longstanding rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears on December 20, and a Christmas Day clash between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
This year also marks a significant expansion for the league as it will host seven international games in five different countries, including a historic visit to Dublin, Ireland by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fans will have plenty of ways to tune in to the schedule release. NFL Network will feature a three-hour special hosted by popular personalities like Rich Eisen. Meanwhile, ESPN2 will provide its own coverage, featuring a lineup of sports analysts who will break down the schedule in detail.
For those looking to stream the event, options like Fubo and DAZN will be available. These services allow viewers to catch the action right on their devices, so no one has to miss a second of the fun.
Mark your calendars for May 14 at 8 p.m. ET as the countdown to the 2025 NFL season officially begins! Fans can look forward to a thrilling year ahead.
