It’s finally here: The official start of the 2024 NFL regular season.
We had a strong preseason, which started with Pro Football Hall of Fame Gamewhere the Chicago Bears had a narrow lead against the Houston Texans with a final score of 21-17. After getting a taste of what this season has in store with three weeks of preseason games, we’re even more excited to begin the 2024 NFL regular season.
The first NFL game of the season is the showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 1 does not end there. Fans will have the opportunity to watch 14 more games, including an international game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil. One of the easiest ways to catch most of the action is with an NFL+ subscription
Watch NFL Games on NFL+
The preseason gave football fans a look at the toughest teams of the season, but the first week we got to see what these athletes bring to the table. Rookies – like Bears’ Caleb Williams, Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and Patriots’ Drake Maye – will be able to prove themselves on the field. The top players predicted for this year include the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick MahomesCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett and 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams. Of course, the top choices can stop, leaving room for those who sleep – all the fun comes with watching to find out.
If you’ve been waiting all summer for American professional football to begin, here’s everything you need to know about watching Week 1 of the NFL regular season, including streaming schedules, matchups, dates and more.
When does the 2024 NFL regular season start?
The first game of the NFL regular season takes place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with the NFL Kickoff game between the Ravens and Chiefs – a rematch of last year’s AFC championship game.
How to watch week 1 NFL regular season games without cable
Most of the 2024 NFL regular season games will be available to watch on the NFL Network and NFL+. Select weekend games will air on FOX, CBS and NBC and Friday night games will stream on the Peacock. Starting in week 2, viewers can find out Thursday Night Games Live at Perdana Video.
NFL+
You can catch some of the 2024 NFL regular season action with an NFL+ subscription. You’ll get access to games aired on the NFL Network. You can watch games in the market on NFL + on your TVbut games out of the market will only be available to stream via smartphone or tablet.
Sling TV
For NFL games on FOX, NBC and the NFL Network, one of the best ways to watch without cable is through a live TV streaming subscription Sling TV. Right now, there’s a Sling TV deal offering 50% off the first month of any tier – bring the Blue Plan with your local ABC, NBC and NFL Networks for just $22.50.
FuboTV
With Fubo’s sports-focused live TV streaming service, you’ll have access to NBC, CBS, FOX and the NFL Network to watch NFL regular season games. FuboTV comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
Hulu + Live TV
You can also live stream week one of the NFL regular season on Hulu + Live TV. Streamer gives users access to CBS, FOX, NBC and the NFL Network. Stream games or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Subscriptions start at $77 a month and there is also a try it free for three days. The service also integrates the on-demand catalogs of ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu with your subscription.
Peacock
Sunday night football games that air on NBC will also be streamed live on the Peacock. For week one, instead of Sunday night, the Peacock will air the NFL First Friday game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles. Users can also live stream the first game of the season on Peacock.
Prime Video
When you don’t need one week, Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video, will once again be home to Thursday Night Football. Prime members in the US can watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video at no additional cost.
ET and CBS is a subsidiary of Paramount.
2024 NFL Regular Season Week 1 Schedule
Here are the upcoming game times for week one of the NFL regular season, including where the games will be broadcast.
NFL Regular Season Week 1 Schedule
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 pm ET (NBC)
Friday, September 6, 2024
- Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles at São Paulo, Brazil at 8:15 pm ET (Peacock)
Sunday, September 8, 2024
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Atlanta Falcons at 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Arizona Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bills at 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears at 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts at 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins at 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints at 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants at 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers at 4:05 PM ET (CBS)
- Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks at 4:05 PM ET (CBS)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:25 PM ET (FOX)
- Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:25 pm ET (FOX)
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions at 8:20 PM ET (NBC)
Monday, September 9, 2024
- New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers at 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN)
Important dates for the 2024 NFL season
Here are all the important dates football fans will want to mark on their calendars for the upcoming NFL regular season.
September 5: First week of regular season games
September 5-6 and September 8-9: Kickoff Weekend
September 6: NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6: NFL International Match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13: NFL International Match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15-16: Fall League Meeting
October 20: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10: NFL International Game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10-11: Special League Meeting
January 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30th: East-West Temple Bowl
February 1st: Senior Bowl
February 2nd: Pro Bowl Games
February 9: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24th to March 3rd: NFL Scouting Combine
RELATED CONTENT:
