NFL Week 1 schedule: What are the key matchups starting Sept 4?

The NFL regular season is scheduled to start soon. In its comprehensive 18-week layout, Week 1 will begin on September 4

Published on: Aug 31, 2025, 07:42:29 IST

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The NFL regular season is scheduled to start soon. In its comprehensive 18-week layout, Week 1 will begin on September 4 and culminate on September 8.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs in action during the first quarter vs Chicago Bears (Getty Images via AFP)

Here is the full day-by-day schedule of 2025’s Week 1:

Thursday (September 4)

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

8:20 PM ET

Stream on NBC, Peacock, TV provider

Friday (September 5)

Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers

8 PM ET

Stream on YouTube

Sunday (September 7)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

1 PM ET

Stream on FOX, YouTube

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

1 PM ET

Stream on FOX, YouTube

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts

1 PM ET

Stream on CBS, YouTube

Carolina Panthers at Jacksonville Jaguars

1 PM ET

Stream on FOX, YouTube

Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots

1 PM ET

Stream on CBS, YouTube

Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

1 PM ET

Stream on CBS, YouTube

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets

1 PM ET

Stream on CBS, Paramount+

New York Giants at Washington Commanders

1 PM ET

Stream on FOX

Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos

4:05 PM ET

Stream on FOX, YouTube

Philadelphia 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

4:05 PM ET

Stream on FOX, Youtube

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers

4:25 PM ET

Stream on CBS, Paramount+, TV Provider

Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Rams

4:25 PM ET

Stream on CBS, YouTube

Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

8:20 PM ET

Stream on NBC, Peacock, TV Provider

Monday (September 8)

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

8:15 PM ET

Stream on ESPN, ABC, TV provider

As per the NFL’s official website, “TV providers include over-the-air broadcasts, YouTube TV, DirecTV, XFinity, Spectrum, Hulu, Dish, Sling, Fios, Fubo, Optimum, etc. Selecting “TV Provider” assumes access to Fox, CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Connect your account for game availability based on your specific TV provider subscription.”

All games will be available to stream on NFL+

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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