Mark your calendars, football fans—the NFL is officially dropping its full regular-season schedule this Thursday! Following a familiar trend from recent years, the league made the announcement on Friday, keeping the release firmly in the second week of May, just as we've come to expect.
We already know one major highlight: the San Francisco 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, during Week 1. This historic matchup kicks off on September 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET/5:35 p.m. PT—prime time in the U.S., but a morning affair down under, given Melbourne's 14-hour time difference from New York. It's a thrilling start to the season that brings the game to a global stage.
But that's not the only international action. The Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys are set to clash in Rio de Janeiro during Week 3 on September 27. And for the seven other international games, you'll want to tune into "Good Morning Football" on NFL Network this Wednesday at 9 a.m. ET for the full reveal.
As the week unfolds, expect more key dates to trickle out, especially during network upfronts where showcase games are often highlighted for advertisers. The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks will kick off their title defense in the season opener on September 9, though their opponent remains under wraps.
Could we see an immediate Super Bowl 60 rematch? The New England Patriots are scheduled to visit Seattle, echoing last year's Super Bowl 59 rematch between Philadelphia and Kansas City in Week 2. Other potential opponents for the Seahawks include the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, or Los Angeles Chargers—keeping the speculation buzzing as we count down to Thursday.
Whether you're gearing up for game day or just planning your wardrobe, this schedule release is your ultimate guide to the season ahead. Stay tuned!