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The grand reveal is here.
After months that included Super Bowl celebrations, free-agent signings, draft picks and so much more, it’s almost time for football games again. Or, at least the announcement of football games.
In the lead up to its official schedule release, the NFL has been drumming up interest in the occasion by strategically leaking some games that will take place over the course of next season.
Monday saw the announcement of some key games, including the season opener, the Black Friday game, a Saturday doubleheader and a Christmas Day showcase. Tuesday had the international game slate unveiling.
Wednesday will reveal the remainder of the 272 regular season games.
With the official release set for 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, there is still plenty of time to get those final leaks out before the faucet is turned off.
It won’t be long before the calendar is filled up.
Here are the latest rumors, leaks and updates about the NFL’s 2025 schedule ahead of the league’s official release on Wednesday night.
Falcons, Bucs to meet in Week 1
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their season opener, according to Sports Director Zach Klein of Atlanta’s ABC affiliate, WSB-TV. The matchup is also being reported on the Tampa Bay side by JoeBucsFan.com.
Lions, Packers to kick off season in NFC North showdown
We’re sensing a theme developing in Week 1. On the heels of the interdivision Eagles-Cowboys battle in the season opener, Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz is reporting the Green Bay Packers will host the Detroit Lions in an NFC North clash on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Giants face brutal opening stretch
Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com has a line on the New York Giants‘ first four games of the season. And they’ll face what he calls a “Murderers’ Row” of opponents: At the Washington Commanders in Week 1, at the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, a home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 and a home clash with the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4.
Cowboys, Chiefs to meet on Thanksgiving Day
- Date: May 14
- Source: CBS Mornings, NFL
On CBS Mornings, the NFL Today’s Bill Cowher and Nate Burleson revealed the network’s Thanksgiving Day matchup: the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL International games announced
The league announced seven International Games across five countries in 2025. Games will be played across Europe in Dublin, Ireland; London, U.K.; Berlin, Germany; and Madrid, Spain.
The Chargers will begin the 2025 International Games during Week 1 in São Paulo, Brazil, at Corinthians Arena. The opponent for this game will be announced on May 14.
Eagles, Packers set for ‘MNF’ clash
- Date: May 13
- Source: ESPN
The Eagles and Packers face off in a Week 10 “Monday Night Football” clash, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Super Bowl champs vs. the Super Bowl hopefuls last met in the 2024 NFL wild card round, a 22-10 Philly win.
Dolphins to play Commanders in Madrid
Miami is one of seven NFL teams already announced to play an international game in 2025. This will be the first NFL game in the Spanish capital. The Palm Beach Post is reporting that their opponent for that matchup will be the defending NFC runners-up Washington Commanders.
Peacock to host ‘holiday exclusive’ in Week 17
- Date: May 12
- Source: NBC
Peacock – NBC’s proprietary streaming service – is set to broadcast its fourth-ever exclusive streaming game in Week 17. It will air on Saturday, Dec. 27 and the matchup will be “selected from a pool of key NFL Week 17 Saturday matchups,” according to NBC.
Eagles to host Cowboys in 2025 season opener
The NFL season opener is set for 2025. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles will host their divisional rival, the Cowboys, on Thursday, Sept. 4 to kickstart 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 the game being played on a Thursday.
It marks the 20th time since 2004 the reigning Super Bowl champion was chosen to host the NFL’s season opener. They hold a combined record of 15-5 in those matchups.
Chargers and Chiefs to play in Brazil game Week 1, per report
The NFL has officially announced the Chargers will play in the league’s second Sao Paolo game in 2025. Fisher reports their opponent will be the Chiefs, and that YouTube is currently expected to broadcast the game.
Fisher called the Chiefs the NFL’s “top viewership draw,” which would make more fans likely to tune into this contest. YouTube, which presently distributes the domestic version of NFL Sunday Ticket, would stream the game for free on its platform.
NFL to reveal dates of ‘select games’ with broadcast partners
The NFL announced it is going to reveal the dates and times of select matchups ahead of the full schedule release Wednesday. Below is when those contests will be announced:
- NBC: Monday, May 12 (on TODAY Show)
- FOX: Monday, May 12
- Prime Video: Monday, May 12
- ESPN: Tuesday, May 13 (on Good Morning America)
- CBS: Wednesday, May 14 (on CBS Mornings)
- Netflix: Wednesday, May 14
It isn’t clear which matchups will be announced by each network, but they figure to be some of the most prominent contests featured on each network in 2025.
NFL reveals international game hosts for 2025
The NFL is set to play seven international games in five different countries during the 2025 season. It has announced the host for those seven contests. They are as follows:
- London, England (Tottenham): New York Jets
- London, England (Tottenham): Cleveland Browns
- London, England (Wembley): Jacksonville Jaguars
- Berlin, Germany: Indianapolis Colts
- Madrid, Spain: Miami Dolphins
- Dublin, Ireland: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Sao Paolo, Brazil: Los Angeles Chargers
Week 1
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys; Sept. 4, 2025 on NBC
- Los Angeles Chargers vs. TBD; Sept. 5 (Sao Paulo, Brazil – Corinthians Arena) on YouTube
Week 4
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings; Sept. 28, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park) on NFL Network
Week 5
- Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings; Oct. 5, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) on NFL Network
Week 6
- New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos; Oct. 12, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) on NFL Network
Week 7
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Rams; Oct. 19, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (London, UK – Wembley Stadium) on NFL Network
Week 10
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons; Nov. 9, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (Berlin, Germany – Olympic Stadium) on NFL Network
- Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles; Nov. 10, 2025 on ESPN (“Monday Night Football”)
Week 11
- Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders; Nov. 16, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (Madrid, Spain – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium) on NFL Network
Week 13
- TBA vs. Detroit Lions; Nov. 28, 2025 | 12:30 p.m. ET on Fox
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Dallas Cowboys; Nov. 28, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears; Nov. 28, 2025 | on Prime Video
Week 16
- Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles; Dec. 20, 2025 on Fox
- Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers; Dec. 20, 2025 on Fox
Week 17
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos; Dec. 25, 2025 on Prime Video
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