The NFL 2025 season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with a record number of international games and new venues. The season kicks off on Thursday, 4 September, with the defending champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, hosting the Dallas Cowboys. The following day, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo, marking the first NFL game to be streamed live and for free on YouTube.

Key Dates and Fixtures

• 4 September: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys
• 5 September: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Sao Paulo)
• 28 September: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Dublin)
• 5 October: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (Tottenham, London)
• 12 October: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets (Tottenham, London)
• 19 October: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Wembley, London)
• 9 November: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts (Berlin)
• 16 November: Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins (Madrid)

Christmas Day Games

Football is a big part of the holidays in the US, and this year, fans will be treated to three Christmas Day games:

• Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys (18:00 GMT)
• Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions (21:30 GMT)
• Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos (01:15 GMT, 26 December)

Super Bowl 60

The pinnacle of the NFL season, Super Bowl 60, will be held on 8 February 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers. This will be the second time the stadium hosts the Super Bowl, following the Denver Broncos' victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

Global Expansion

The NFL continues to expand its global reach with games in Ireland, Spain, and Germany. The Minnesota Vikings will make history by becoming the first NFL team to play in three countries in one season, visiting Dublin and London in back-to-back weeks.

Thanksgiving Games

Thanksgiving will feature a triple-header:

• Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers (18:00 GMT)
• Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs (21:30 GMT)
• Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals (01:20 GMT, 28 November)

With a packed schedule and exciting matchups, the NFL 2025 season is set to captivate fans worldwide.