Overview
- Media outlets have published every team’s home and away opponents using the NFL’s formula, while the league has yet to announce dates, times, or TV assignments for the full 18‑week slate.
- The NFL says the schedule typically drops in mid‑May, and broadcast executive Mike North has indicated the announcement could slide to May 19–21 if needed.
- The season will open with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks in a Wednesday Kickoff Game on September 9 at Lumen Field, with the opponent still to be named.
- The league will stage a record nine international games, including Rams‑49ers at Melbourne’s MCG, Cowboys‑Ravens in Rio on September 27, three London dates with the Jaguars twice and Commanders once, the Lions in Munich, the Falcons in Madrid, the 49ers in Mexico City in December, and the Saints hosting the NFL’s first game in Paris.
- Holiday plans being lined up include the Lions and Cowboys on Thanksgiving afternoon, a Thanksgiving night game, at least one Black Friday game with a possible doubleheader, a potential Thanksgiving Eve game, and a Christmas Day tripleheader with two games on Netflix and a prime‑time game on FOX.