The NFL’s popularity knows no bounds, so much so that its annual schedule release has become an event itself. Below, we will deliver all the information currently available on the NFL schedule release date.
We will also look at some of the key games on the 2025-26 NFL schedule that have already been finalized.
NFL Schedule Release Date
The NFL schedule release has become such a big deal that now there is a big announcement about the announcement of the schedule. During Round 1 of the NFL Draft last month, NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe and ESPN's Laura Rutledge announced the date of the schedule reveal.
- 2025 NFL Schedule Release Date: As we predicted, the NFL schedule release date will be on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Sportsbooks will then immediately post NFL odds for Week 1 - Week 18.
Ahead of the full schedule release on Wednesday, the NFL is announcing a few key games. Here is what we know for certain so far:
- NFL Week 1: Cowboys at Eagles (Sept. 4), TBA vs. Chargers (Sept. 5)
- NFL Week 4: Vikings vs. Steelers (Sept. 28)
- NFL Week 5: Vikings vs. Browns (Oct. 5)
- NFL Week 6: Broncos vs. Jets (Oct. 12)
- NFL Week 7: Rams vs. Jaguars (Oct. 19)
- NFL Week 10: Falcons vs. Colts (Nov. 9), Eagles at Packers (Nov. 10)
- NFL Week 11: Commanders vs. Dolphins (Nov. 16)
- NFL Week 13: Bears at Eagles (Nov. 28)
- NFL Week 16: Eagles at Commanders (Dec. 20)
How to watch the NFL Schedule Release
The 2025 NFL Schedule powered by AWS will air on NFL Network, NFL.com, the NFL app, and NFL+. The league’s broadcast partners will also announce select games on the following days:
- NBC: Monday, May 12 on TODAY Show
- FOX: Monday, May 12
- Prime Video: Monday, May 12
- ESPN: Tuesday, May 13 on Good Morning America
- CBS: Wednesday, May 14 on CBS Mornings
- Netflix: Wednesday, May 14
NFL Schedule Rumors and Leaks
There are plenty of NFL schedule rumors this time of year, with football fans eagerly anticipating the release of the full slate. Here are some recent schedule rumors and leaks.
- Steelers vs. Bills in Dublin, Ireland: The NFL's Vice President of Broadcast Planning and Scheduling, Mike North, told the Always Gameday podcast that Steelers versus Bills in Dublin is not "completely off the table just yet." At the very least, North said that Pittsburgh - Buffalo will likely get a marquee slot.
- NFL International games schedule: Seven teams are set to "host" international games in the 2025 NFL season. Those teams are the Jaguars (London), Jets (London), Browns (London), Colts (Berlin), Steelers (Dublin), Dolphins (Madrid) and Chargers (Sao Paulo).
2025 Important NFL Dates
Here are some important dates on the upcoming 2025 NFL calendar.
- April 18: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets
- April 21: Teams with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs
- April 23: Deadline for prior teams to exercise right of first refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets
- April 23: Deadline for NFL teams to time, test, visit, interview, or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location
- April 24 - 26: NFL Draft
- May 2-5 or May 9 - 12: NFL teams may elect to hold three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp
Key Games on the 2025 NFL Schedule
Arguably the biggest game that will occur this fall/early winter is the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, which will take place at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Eagles will open the NFL schedule on Thursday, September 4, at Lincoln Financial Field, against the Dallas Cowboys. The defending Super Bowl champs have notable road games in the 2025-26 season, including matchups at Buffalo and Green Bay.
Chicago will be a must-watch team this coming season as former Lions offensive whiz Ben Johnson takes over as head coach. Johnson will face his former team twice each season, given that both teams reside in the NFC North.
Another interesting intra-division matchup to watch features the New England Patriots taking on the New York Jets. Both teams have new head coaches who were once part of this rivalry as players: Mike Vrabel and Aaron Glenn.
One other piece of the scheduling puzzle involves the Los Angeles Chargers. Jim Harbaugh’s crew will play in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday, September 5 against an opponent to be determined.
NFL Futures
NFL betting markets are mostly scarce this time of year, but one market that is always available is Super Bowl odds.
The Eagles, Chiefs, Ravens, and Bills find themselves at the top of boards at the moment. These odds should change a bit once free agency and the NFL Draft takes place.
Super Bowl 60 Odds
| Team |  |
|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles |
+625 |
 Kansas City Chiefs |
+650 |
 Baltimore Ravens |
+675 |
 Buffalo Bills |
+675 |
 Detroit Lions |
+1100 |
 San Francisco 49ers |
+1400 |
 Washington Commanders |
+1700 |
 Green Bay Packers |
+2000 |
 Cincinnati Bengals |
+2000 |
 Los Angeles Rams |
+2200 |
 Los Angeles Chargers |
+2400 |
 Houston Texans |
+2800 |
 Minnesota Vikings |
+3500 |
 Denver Broncos |
+3500 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
+3500 |
 Chicago Bears |
+3500 |
 Miami Dolphins |
+5000 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers |
+5500 |
 Arizona Cardinals |
+6000 |
 Dallas Cowboys |
+6000 |
 Seattle Seahawks |
+6000 |
 Atlanta Falcons |
+6000 |
 New York Jets |
+8000 |
 Cleveland Browns |
+10000 |
 Jacksonville Jaguars |
+10000 |
 New England Patriots |
+10000 |
 Las Vegas Raiders |
+10000 |
 Carolina Panthers |
+10000 |
 Indianapolis Colts |
+10000 |
 New Orleans Saints |
+12500 |
 New York Giants |
+20000 |
 Tennessee Titans |
+20000 |
Odds as of 2-21-2025.
