KEYPOINTS SUMMARY
- Eagles host Cowboys on Sept. 4 to kick off the 2025 NFL season
- Itโs the first Week 1 showdown between these NFC East rivals in 25 years
- Chiefs vs. Chargers follow on Sept. 5 in a massive AFC West matchup
- New coach Brian Schottenheimer debuts for Dallas
- Dak Prescott expected to return from injury
- Jalen Hurts and the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles return to prime time
- Peacock to stream special Week 17 game and continue NFL partnerships
- Full NFL schedule drops Wednesday night
Let the Games Begin: NFL 2025 Season Opener Revealed!
Buckle up, football fansโthe NFL season is kicking off with a bang!
The Philadelphia Eagles, fresh off their Super Bowl domination, will open the 2025 season in prime time on September 4 at home against their bitter NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.
Itโs not just a gameโitโs a statement. A turf war. A football feud renewed for a national audience.
And itโs just the beginning.
Rivalry Reignited: Eagles vs. Cowboys in Week 1
For the first time in 25 years, the Eagles and Cowboys will face each other in Week 1.
This isnโt just another division matchupโthis is two of the NFLโs most passionate fan bases colliding under the lights to start the season.
Both teams are ready to make noise.
Both quarterbacks have something to prove.
And the trash talk has already started.
Eagles Begin Title Defense at Home
The Eagles are entering the 2025 season with a target on their backsโas the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Quarterback Jalen Hurts returns to lead a loaded offense that has nearly every starter back from last yearโs historic run.
The energy in Philly? Electric.
The crowd at Lincoln Financial Field on opening night? Unhinged.
The message to the rest of the league?
Weโre not done yet.
Cowboysโ Fresh Start: New Coach, Same Pressure
Meanwhile in Dallas, all eyes are on new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Heโs stepping in with big shoes to fill and big expectations to meet. The Cowboys havenโt made a deep playoff run in decadesโand fans are tired of waiting.
Star quarterback Dak Prescott is back from injury, ready to prove he can still lead the team deep into January.
With newly added weapons and a revamped offense, Dallas wants to start fastโand what better way than beating the champs on their turf?
Special Broadcast: Game Airs on NBC and Peacock
The opening night game will air on NBC as part of their Sunday Night Football packageโdespite being a Thursday matchup.
Itโs also part of the leagueโs growing partnership with Peacock, which is set to stream a Week 17 Saturday night game exclusively later in the season.
Expect record-breaking viewership.
Expect drama.
And Expect fireworks.
A Historic Opener: Only the 4th Intra-Division Kickoff Since 2002
Since the NFL moved to Thursday night openers in 2002, the league usually kicks off the year with the reigning Super Bowl champs hosting a major non-division rival.
But this year breaks the trend.
This is only the fourth time in the modern era that the NFL has selected a division rivalry to launch the season.
Why?
Because Cowboys vs. Eagles is canโt-miss TV.
Chiefs vs. Chargers Follow in Friday Night Showdown
Not to be outdone, the second game of the NFL season will also bring major heat.
On Friday, September 5, the Kansas City Chiefs will head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers at SoFi Stadium in a massive AFC West clash.
Thatโs Patrick Mahomes vs. Justin Hebert under the lights in LA.
Two superstar quarterbacks.
One bitter rivalry.
One massive audience.
Itโs the perfect sequel to the opener.
Repeat or Revenge? Whatโs at Stake for KC and LA
The Chiefs are coming off a disappointing Super Bowl loss and are hungry to reassert themselves as the leagueโs top dogs.
For the Chargers, itโs all about proving theyโre not just playoff participantsโtheyโre title contenders.
With Jim Harbaugh entering his second season as head coach, LA is aiming to make a statement early.
This game could set the tone for the entire AFC West.
Global Reach: Brazil Game, Peacock, and More Coming
This season opener is just the beginning of the NFLโs global push.
From exclusive streaming deals to potential international matchups in Germany, Brazil, and London, the league is going all-in on expansion.
And the opening weekend will showcase the NFLโs international firepower, tech integration, and media partnerships.
Fans around the world will be watching.
Whatโs Next: Full NFL Schedule Drops Wednesday
Want to know when your team plays?
The full 2025 NFL regular-season schedule will be officially released on Wednesday night.
That means:
- Prime time games
- Thanksgiving matchups
- Black Friday showdowns
- International games
- And yes, those juicy Week 18 rivalries
Set your remindersโbecause once itโs live, the race to the playoffs begins.
Eagles Open NFL Season โ Quick Facts You Need to Know
- The NFL season begins September 4 (Thursday) with Eagles vs. Cowboys
- Chiefs vs. Chargers will play Friday, September 5 at SoFi Stadium
- Both games are national broadcast blockbusters
- The Eagles are defending champions
- Cowboys debut a new head coach and healthy Dak
- Full schedule comes out Wednesday
Eagles Open NFL Season Against CowboysโAnd Itโs Going to Be Wild
This is it, folks.
The countdown is on.
The 2025 NFL season opens with two heavyweight battles that could shape the entire year.
- Eagles vs. Cowboys: Power, pride, and playoff dreams
- Chiefs vs. Chargers: Fireworks, revenge, and rising stars
Whether youโre an NFC East diehard or just a football fanatic, this opening weekend is everything we hoped forโand more.
So clear your calendar.
Order the pizza.
Grab your jersey.
Because when the Eagles open the NFL season against the Cowboys, football officially takes over the world again.
