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NFL Confirms 2025 Schedule Release Date and Key Highlights

The full 2025 NFL schedule will be unveiled on May 14 at 8 p.m. ET, featuring seven international games, a Christmas Day tripleheader, and a Week 1 opener hosted by the Eagles.

Paycor Stadium, home of the Cincinnati Bengals, is seen before NFL football practice on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Overview

  • The NFL has announced that the 2025 schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network and streaming on NFL+.
  • This year’s schedule release occurs one day earlier than last year’s, continuing the league’s mid-May announcement trend.
  • Seven international games are confirmed for the 2025 season, including matchups in Berlin, Dublin, Madrid, London, and São Paulo.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles, as reigning Super Bowl champions, are set to host the season opener on Thursday, September 4, though their opponent has yet to be revealed.
  • For the first time, the NFL is expanding its Christmas Day lineup to three games, with Netflix broadcasting two and Amazon airing the third.