How to Watch the NFL 2025 Season: Your Week 1 Kickoff Guide

Don't Miss a Down: Live Stream & TV Channels for Every 2025 NFL Week 1 Game

The wait is almost over! The NFL 2025 season kicks off with an exciting Week 1 slate, featuring thrilling matchups and the highly anticipated return of professional American football. Whether you're a die-hard fan with a favorite team or just looking to catch the biggest games, navigating the numerous broadcast options is key.

This comprehensive guide will show you exactly where and how to watch every game of NFL Week 1, from the season opener to the Monday night finale.

Key Platforms for Watching the NFL in 2025

The NFL's broadcasting landscape is diverse, with games spread across traditional TV networks and a growing number of streaming services. Here are the main players you'll need to know:

National Broadcast Networks (USA):
- NBC: Home of Sunday Night Football and the season's opening Thursday Night Football game. Games also stream on Peacock.
- CBS: Broadcasts a significant portion of Sunday afternoon games, often featuring AFC matchups. Games stream on Paramount+.
- FOX: Carries a large number of Sunday afternoon games, typically featuring NFC matchups. Games stream on the FOX Sports app.
- ESPN / ABC: Home of Monday Night Football. Games also stream on ESPN+.
Exclusive Streaming Partners (USA):
- Amazon Prime Video: The exclusive home for most Thursday Night Football games.
- YouTube / YouTube TV: Will exclusively stream at least one regular-season game (e.g., the Week 1 international game in Brazil) and is the home of NFL Sunday Ticket.
- Netflix: Beginning in 2024, Netflix acquired rights to stream exclusive Christmas Day NFL games.
- Peacock: As mentioned, streams all NBC games, and may have exclusive games throughout the season.
- ESPN+: Streams all ESPN/ABC games and may have additional exclusive games.
NFL-Specific Services (USA):
- NFL Sunday Ticket (via YouTube TV): Your best bet for watching out-of-market Sunday afternoon games live. If your local team isn't playing or you want to watch a game not shown on your local CBS/FOX affiliate, this is the service for you.
- NFL+: The NFL's official streaming service, primarily for mobile and tablet users to watch live local and primetime games. It also offers replays of all games.
International Viewers: NFL Game Pass International (via DAZN):
- For fans outside the United States and China, NFL Game Pass International on DAZN is the ultimate solution. It provides live and on-demand access to every regular-season game, playoffs, and the Super Bowl, often without blackouts. It also includes NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and a vast archive of content.

NFL 2025 Week 1 Schedule: How to Watch Each Game

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Week 1 matchups, along with their primary broadcast channels and streaming options. All times are listed in CEST (Central European Summer Time) as provided, adjust to your local timezone.

Friday, September 5th (CEST)

2:20 AM CEST: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- How to Watch: Likely NBC in the USA (and Peacock for streaming). Check local listings for exact channels. This is expected to be the NFL's Kickoff Game.

Saturday, September 6th (CEST)

2:00 AM CEST: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers (International Game in Brazil)
- How to Watch: This game is exclusively streaming on YouTube and YouTube TV globally, outside of the teams' local markets. It will also air on local over-the-air TV stations in Kansas City and Los Angeles.

Sunday, September 7th (CEST)

7:00 PM CEST (Early Window - Multiple Games):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
  - How to Watch: Expected on FOX or CBS regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
  - How to Watch: Expected on FOX or CBS regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts
  - How to Watch: Expected on CBS or FOX regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
  - How to Watch: Expected on FOX or CBS regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots
  - How to Watch: Expected on CBS or FOX regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints
  - How to Watch: Expected on CBS or FOX regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets
  - How to Watch: Expected on CBS or FOX regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
  - How to Watch: Expected on FOX or CBS regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
10:05 PM CEST (Late Window - Multiple Games):
- Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos
  - How to Watch: Expected on FOX or CBS regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks
  - How to Watch: Expected on FOX or CBS regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
10:25 PM CEST (Late Window - Multiple Games):
- Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
  - How to Watch: Expected on CBS or FOX regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.
- Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams
  - How to Watch: Expected on CBS or FOX regionally in the USA. Available via NFL Sunday Ticket for out-of-market viewers.

Monday, September 8th (CEST)

2:20 AM CEST: Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills
- How to Watch: Likely NBC in the USA (and Peacock for streaming). This is expected to be the Sunday Night Football game.

Tuesday, September 9th (CEST)

2:15 AM CEST: Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
- How to Watch: Likely ESPN and/or ABC in the USA (and ESPN+ for streaming). This is the Monday Night Football game.

Important Notes and Tips for Watching

Time Zones: Always double-check the kick-off times in your local time zone. The times provided are in CEST (Central European Summer Time).
Local Market vs. Out-of-Market: For US viewers, understanding the difference between local and out-of-market games is crucial due to blackout rules.
Preseason vs. Regular Season: This guide focuses on Week 1 of the regular season. Preseason games often have different broadcasting arrangements (e.g., more reliance on NFL Network).
Flexible Scheduling: Later in the season, primetime games (Sunday and Monday nights) can be subject to flexible scheduling, meaning matchups might change. However, this is usually not a concern for Week 1.
Trial Periods: Many streaming services offer free trial periods, which can be a great way to test them out for Week 1.

Get ready for an action-packed start to the 2025 NFL season! Choose your preferred viewing method and prepare to cheer on your favorite teams.

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How to Watch the NFL 2025 Season: Your Week 1 Kickoff Guide