The wait is over. The NFL is back, and the 2025-26 pro football season kicks off Thursday, September 4 (9/4/2025) when the Dallas Cowboys clash with defending Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. After that, it’s a jam-packed weekend full of opening weekend action. Here’s what you need to know to watch every single game.
NFL Week 1 games air in-market on a variety of channels, including NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC and ESPN. Fans can stream coverage live onfuboTV (free trial). Non-cable games stream live on YouTube.
What to know about NFL Week 1
What: NFL Week 1
When: Thursday, Sep. 4 through Monday, Sep. 8
TV: NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN
Live stream: fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV (free trial), Paramount+ (free trial), Peacock, Sling, Hulu + Live TV (free trial)
NFL Week 1 has 16 games featuring all 32 NFL teams in action, including the season kickoff clash between Jalen Hurts’ Eagles and Dak Prescott’s Cowboys, and international game in Brazil between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, and 13 games throughout Sunday afternoon.
There are multiple streaming options available for most games, so read on to find what you need to watch each one.
Where to watch NFL Week 1
NFL Week 1 takes place across five channels, meaning the best streaming options are comprehensive Internet TV services like fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV (free trial). Here’s a breakdown:
Streaming service Channels Free trial? Monthly price
fuboTV NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN Yes $84.99
DirecTV NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN Yes $84.99
Paramount+ CBS Yes $7.99
Peacock NBC* No $10.99
Sling ESPN** No $45.99
Hulu + Live TV NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN Yes $82.99
*Peacock includes national televised games on NBC, but otherwise does not include your live, local NBC channel.
**Add a digital antenna to Sling to pick up locals like NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC
Our top pick isfuboTV, which includes a 5-day free trial that will let you watch all of the Week 1’s NFL games for free, if you start your trial on Thursday, September 4.
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NFL Week 1 schedule
Games on CBS and FOX are in-market only. If you are out of market, you can add NFL RedZone on fuboTV and Sling, NFL Sunday Ticket on DirecTV, or subscribe to NFL Plus, to still enjoy out-of-market NFL action on game day. You can check Week 1 coverage maps here.
All times ET.
Thursday, September 4
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles, 8:20 p.m. on NBC (STREAM)
Friday, September 5
Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers, 8 p.m. on YouTube - NFL International Game (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Sunday, September 7
Miami Dolphins @ Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m. on CBS (STREAM)
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New York Jets, 1 p.m. on CBS (STREAM)
Las Vegas Raiders @ New England Patriots, 1 p.m. on CBS (STREAM)
Arizona Cardinals @ New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. on CBS (STREAM)
New York Giants @ Washington Commanders, 1 p.m. on FOX (STREAM)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. on FOX (STREAM)
Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. on FOX (STREAM)
Carolina Panthers @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. on FOX (STREAM)
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. on FOX (STREAM)
Tennessee Titans @ Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m. on FOX (STREAM)
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. on CBS (STREAM)
Houston Texans @ Los Angeles Rams, 4;25 p.m. on CBS (STREAM)
Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. on NBC (STREAM)
Monday, September 8
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears, 8:15 p.m. on ABC, ESPN (STREAM)
What is fuboTV?
fuboTV is a live TV streaming service focused on live sports, including U.S. and international soccer, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more. It also includes its own fubo Sports Networks with exclusive programming. It offers over 230 channels starting at $54.99 (for one month, then $84.99), includes unlimited DVR, and streams on most devices. Right now you can try fuboTV free for five days.
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