NFL 2025 Week 1 Schedule: Kickoff Dates, Matchups, And Key Games To Watch

The 2025 NFL season is about to start with an exciting Week 1 full of big games and interesting stories. Football fans have been eagerly awaiting its return, and the first games should be filled with action, hard work, and memorable moments. During the offseason, teams made adjustments, and new players are eager to prove themselves.

The first week will feature classic rivalries, fierce contests between elite teams, and new teams looking for recognition. Every game matters because teams want to start the season with a victory and gain a lot of momentum.

NFL 2025 Week 1: Countdown Begins For The New Season

• Kickoff Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
• Opening Game: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys – Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

The Eagles, fresh off a Super Bowl run, will raise the curtain on the season by hosting bitter division rivals—the Dallas Cowboys—in what promises to be a fiery NFC East showdown. The game will be nationally televised and sets the tone for what’s sure to be a wild ride in 2025.

But that’s not all.

• Game 2: Friday, September 5, 2025
• Details: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers Corinthians Arena, São Paulo, Brazil

For the first time ever, the NFL will host a regular season game in South America. The reigning AFC West champion Chiefs will take on division rivals Chargers under the bright lights of Friday Night Football in Brazil—making history before the full slate begins on Sunday.

Sunday, September 7

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
• Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
• Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
• Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots
• Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints
• Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets
• New York Giants at Washington Commanders
• Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars
• Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
• Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams
• Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

Monday, September 8

• Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

Breaking Down The Must-See Matchups In NFL 2025 Week 1

Eagles vs. Cowboys (Thursday Night Kickoff Game) – September 4, 2025

This is no ordinary opener. The Cowboys-Eagles rivalry is one of the fiercest in football, and with Philadelphia defending its NFC crown, expect emotions to run high. Jalen Hurts vs. Dak Prescott could set the tone for MVP conversations early.

Chiefs vs. Chargers (Brazil Game – Friday Night Football) – September 5, 2025

A high-octane quarterback clash between Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert takes the NFL global. Not only is this a key divisional game, but it also marks a historic moment as football steps foot in São Paulo.

Bengals vs. Patriots – September 7, 2025

With Joe Burrow healthy and ready to go, the Bengals look to bounce back from a rocky 2024. The Patriots begin life without Bill Belichick, making this an intriguing “new era vs. contender” storyline.

Ravens vs. Bills (Sunday Night Football) – September 7, 2025

Two AFC juggernauts go...