Football isn't back. But it will be in a precious few months. For the millions of acolytes who crave the gridiron like air, that's only a good thing.
The regular season tends to be a grueling tilt. With 17 matches in 18 weeks, the schedule can bog down even the most gifted talents.
But under the gleam of primetime, everyone wants to come out on top.
There are more than 50 fixtures slated to get primetime treatment in 2025. Amazon Prime, NBC and ESPN will handle the whole of that tally, with each platform hoping to cultivate a unique view of America's Game.
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The 2025 campaign will kick off with a flourish, with hated rivals the Eagles and Cowboys set to lock horns in the regular season opener. Over the next 18 weeks, fireworks will ensue. A great many of them will be available to watch nationally.
This year's primetime schedule isn't written in stone. Flex games will likely come to fruition as the season reaches its crescendo. But for now, here's a look at the list of primetime fixtures for the 2025 regulars season.
Thursday Night Football schedule 2025
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
For the fourth straight year, NFL action will be available on Amazon Prime. Al Michaels will lead the coverage, while Kirk Herbstreit will offer occasional musings as the event's color commentator.
Al Michaels will be back calling play-by-play with ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit providing analysis alongside him in the booth.
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Week | Date | Matchup |
2 | 9/11 | Packers vs. Commanders |
3 | 9/18 | Bills vs. Dolphins |
4 | 9/25 | Cardinals vs. Seahawks |
5 | 10/2 | Rams vs. 49ers |
6 | 10/9 | Giants vs. Eagles |
7 | 10/16 | Bengals vs. Steelers |
8 | 10/23 | Chargers vs. Vikings |
9 | 10/30 | Dolphins vs. Ravens |
10 | 11/6 | Broncos vs. Raiders |
11 | 11/13 | Patriots vs. Jets |
12 | 11/20 | Texans vs. Bills |
13 | 11/27 (3 p.m. Friday) | Eagles vs. Bears |
14 | 12/4 | Lions vs. Cowboys |
15 | 12/11 | Buccaneers vs. Falcons |
16 | 12/18 | Seahawks vs. Rams |
17 | 12/25 | Chiefs vs. Broncos |
'Sunday Night Football' schedule 2025
- Start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: NBCSports.com, Peacock, Fubo
"Sunday Night Football" is the home of the regular-season opener, with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia slated to take on their NFC East rival Dallas at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 4.
That's one of 20 contests set to air on the network during the regular-season. Mike Tirico returns to the booth to handle play-by-play duties, while Cris Collinsworth will reprise his role as color commentator and Melissa Stark will offer updates from the field as a sideline reporter.
Viewers can find the games on NBC or stream them through NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports app, both with cable subscriptions. They can also subscribe to Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Week | Date | Matchup |
1 | 9/4 | Eagles vs. Cowboys |
1 | 9/7 | Bills vs. Ravens |
2 | 9/14 | Vikings vs. Falcons |
3 | 9/21 | Giants vs. Chiefs |
4 | 9/28 | Cowboys vs. Packers |
5 | 10/5 | Bills vs. Patriots |
6 | 10/12 | Chiefs vs. Lions |
7 | 10/19 | 49ers vs. Falcons |
8 | 10/26 | Steelers vs. Packers |
9 | 11/2 | Commanders vs. Seahawks |
10 | 11/9 | Chargers vs. Steelers |
11 | 11/16 | Eagles vs. Lions |
12 | 11/23 | Rams vs. Buccaneers |
13 | 11/27 | Ravens vs. Bengals (Thanksgiving) |
13 | 11/30 | Commanders vs. Broncos |
14 | 12/7 | Chiefs vs. Texans |
15 | 12/14 | Cowboys vs. Vikings |
16 | 12/21 | Dolphins vs. Bengals |
17 | 12/28 | 49ers vs. Bears |
18 | 1/3 | TBD vs. TBD |
'Monday Night Football' schedule 2025
- Start time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN app, ESPN+, Fubo
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will lead ESPN's "Monday Night Football" coverage for a fourth season, with the former serving as broadcasts' play-by-play man and the latter lending an analytical eye to proceedings.
Per usual, MNF will take on a few doubleheaders over the course of the season. For those select weeks, games will be split on ABC and ESPN. Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick and Chris Fowler were enlisted to helm the B-team during various weeks last year. They might take on a similar role in 2025, too.
All games can be live-streamed on the ESPN app with a cable subscription, or with subscriptions to ESPN+ or Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Week | Date | Matchup |
1 | 9/8 | Bears vs. Vikings |
2 | 9/15 | Texans vs. Buccaneers |
2 | 9/15 | Raiders vs. Chargers |
3 | 9/22 | Ravens vs. Lions |
4 | 9/29 | Dolphins vs. Jets |
4 | 9/29 | Broncos vs. Bengals |
5 | 10/6 | Jaguars vs. Chiefs |
6 | 10/13 | Falcons vs. Bills |
6 | 10/13 | Commanders vs. Bears |
7 | 10/20 | Lions vs. Buccaneers |
7 | 10/20 | Seahawks vs. Texans |
8 | 10/27 | Chiefs vs. Commanders |
9 | 11/3 | Cowboys vs. Cardinals |
10 | 11/10 | Packers vs. Eagles |
11 | 11/17 | Raiders vs. Cowboys |
12 | 11/24 | 49ers vs. Panthers |
13 | 12/1 | Patriots vs. Giants |
14 | 12/8 | Chargers vs. Eagles |
15 | 12/15 | Steelers vs. Dolphins |
16 | 12/22 | Colts vs. 49ers |
17 | 12/29 | Falcons vs. Rams |
NFL teams with most prime-time games in 2025
The Chiefs go from tied for the most last year with six to sole possession of the title of most prime-time games with seven in 2025. The Cowboys are right behind with six, and the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles are one of eight teams with five.
Rank | Team | Prime-time games |
1. | Kansas City Chiefs | 7 |
2. | Dallas Cowboys | 6 |
3. | Atlanta Falcons | 5 |
Buffalo Bills | 5 | |
Detroit Lions | 5 | |
Los Angeles Chargers | 5 | |
Miami Dolphins | 5 | |
Philadelphia Eagles | 5 | |
San Francisco 49ers | 5 | |
Washington Commanders | 5 |
NFL teams with no prime-time games in 2025
Three teams won't be under the bright lights — the Titans, the Saints and Browns enter the season with no prime-time games on their schedules.
Rank | Team | Prime-time games |
1. | Cleveland Browns | 0 |
New Orleans Saints | 0 | |
Tennessee Titans | 0 | |
4. | Carolina Panthers | 1 |
Indianapolis Colts | 1 | |
Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | |
7. | Arizona Cardinals | 2 |
New York Jets | 2 |