How to watch NFL football: Week 1

FILE-Head coach Nick Sirianni of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris G …

Football is finally here and with a slew of compelling storylines to follow throughout the season, teams begin their quest for a Super Bowl championship beginning this weekend. 

Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season starts off with some spectacular matchups starting Thursday night as the Philadelphia Eagles begin their title defense at home against their NFC East archrival the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. 

And the action rolls on Friday night, as AFC West foes clash when the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers square off in Brazil.

Here is a look at the NFL schedule and how to stream NFL games on FOX.

Week 1 NFL game schedule & networks

Thursday, Sept. 4

  • Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles: 8:15 p.m. ET (NBC)

Friday, Sept. 5

  • Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers: 8 p.m. ET (YouTube)

Sunday, Sept. 7

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • New York Giants at Washington Commanders: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks: 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams: 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
  • Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)

Monday, Sept. 8

  • Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears: 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes)

How to watch the NFL on FOX

NFL games on FOX can be streamed on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App or FOX One.

You can use an over-the-air antenna to pick up your local station’s broadcast for free, or watch NFL games through any number of partner providers, such as cable companies, satellite TV packages, or subscription streaming platforms like NFL+, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV or fuboTV.

Before all the games kick off, you can catch FOX NFL Sunday starting at 12 p.m. ET on FOX stations. Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski and Jay Glazer will break down each week’s matchup and talk to key players and coaches.

The Source: FOX Sports contributed to this report, along with stats and scores from the NFL and FOX Sports. Editor's note: This station is owned by FOX.


 

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