It’s finally here: the official start of the 2024 NFL regular season.
We had an intense pre-season, which started with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gamewhere the Chicago Bears took a narrow lead against the Houston Texans with a final score of 21-17. After a taste of what this season may have in store with three weeks of preseason games, we are even more excited to get the 2024 NFL regular season underway.
The first game of the NFL season is a matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs tonight. Week 1 doesn’t end there. Fans will have the chance to watch 14 more games, including an international game between the Green Bay Packers and the Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The preseason has given football fans a glimpse of the toughest teams of the season, but Week 1 is where we really see what these guys are bringing to the table. Rookies — like the Bears’ Caleb Williams, the Washington Commanders’ Jayden Daniels and the Patriots’ Drake Maye — will prove themselves on the field. The year’s predicted top players include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick MahomesCleveland Browns defensive tackle Myles Garrett and 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams.
Of course, top picks can blow up, leaving room for sleepers to emerge — all the fun comes in actually watching to find out. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season, including the full schedule and the best live streaming options.
When does the 2024 NFL regular season start?
The first NFL regular season game takes place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with the NFL opener between the Ravens and Chiefs — a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game.
How to Watch NFL Week 1 Games Without Cable
The vast majority of 2024 NFL regular season games will be available to watch on NFL Network and NFL+. Select weekend games will air on FOX, CBS, and NBC, and Friday night games will air on Peacock. Starting in Week 2, viewers can stream Thursday Night Football live games on Prime Video.
Watch NFL Week 1 on Sling TV
For NFL games on FOX, NBC, and NFL Network, one of the best ways to watch without cable is through a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV. Right now, there’s a deal from Sling TV offering 50% off the first month of any tier — bringing the Blue Plan with your local ABC, NBC, and NFL Network down to just $22.50.
Watch NFL Week 1 on NFL+
You can watch a ton of NFL regular season action from 2024 with an NFL+ subscription. You’ll have access to games broadcast on NFL Network. You can watch in-market games on NFL+ on your TVbut out-of-market games will only be available for streaming via smartphone or tablet.
Watch NFL Week 1 on FuboTV
With Fubo’s sports-focused live TV streaming service, you’ll have access to ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and NFL Network to watch regular-season NFL games. FuboTV comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage, and right now, you can save $30 on your first month of streaming. For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for just $49.99.
Watch NFL Week 1 on Hulu + Live TV
You can also live stream the first week of the NFL regular season on Hulu + Live TV. The streamer gives users access to CBS, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network. Stream the games or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Subscriptions start at $77 per month, and there’s also a three-day free trial. The service also includes the on-demand catalog of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu with your subscription.
Watch NFL Week 1 on Peacock
NBC’s Sunday Night Football games will also be live on Peacock. In the first week, instead of Sunday night, Peacock will be streaming 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.
Watch NFL Week 1 on Prime Video
While you won’t need it for the first week, Amazon’s streaming service Prime Video will once again be the home of Thursday Night Football. Prime members in the US can watch Thursday Night Football on Prime Video at no additional cost.
ET and CBS are subsidiaries of Paramount.
2024 NFL Week 1 Schedule
Below, you’ll find the full NFL Week 1 regular season schedule, including where each game will be streamed to catch all the action.
Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
Friday, September 6, 2024
- Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles in Sao Paulo, Brazil at 8:15pm 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 at 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts at 1 p.m. 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 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks at 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions at 8:20 p.m. 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 that football fans will want to mark on their calendars for the upcoming NFL regular season.
September 5th: First week of regular season games
September 5th and 6th and September 8th and 9th:Start Weekend
September 6th: NFL international game at Arena Corinthians in Brazil (Green Bay Packers vs Philadelphia Eagles)
October 6th: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings)
October 13th: NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears)
October 15th and 16th: Autumn League Meeting
October 20th: NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium in London (New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
November 10th: NFL international game at Allianz Arena in Germany (New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers)
December 10th and 11th: Special League Meeting
January 11-13:Super Wild Card Weekend
January 30th: East-West Shrine Bowl
February 1st: Senior Cup
February 2nd: Pro Bowl Games
February 9th: Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
February 24th to March 3rd: NFL Scouting Combine
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