The new NFL season gets underway on Thursday night, and here’s all the information you need on how and where to watch in the UK…
The Kansas City Chiefs will look to defend their crown as they target a history-making third consecutive Super Bowl triumph this year, and they’ll once again be led by coach Andy Reid and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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However, there will be 31 other teams battling for a place in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans in February, and it certainly feels as though there are many contenders this time round that could dethrone the Chiefs.
The San Francisco 49ers will be a threat from the NFC again after falling short last time round, but with coach Kyle Shanahan bringing key pieces on their roster back and with Brock Purdy another season into his career, could the Niners finally end their wait to lift the Lombardi Trophy again and take that last step?
Staying in the NFC, the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will want to gatecrash those plans, while the Houston Texans are fancied by many as CJ Stroud continues to shine and see his offense strengthened. With a healthy Joe Burrow back calling the shots, could the Cincinnati Bengals be a threat again this year, and similarly with the New York Jets, can Aaron Rodgers inspire them to go all the way after his injury nightmare last season?
The regular season will undoubtedly deliver more drama, storylines, twists and turns as well as brilliant action week in and week out, and that’s all before the playoffs get underway. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming NFL season…
When does it start, when is the Super Bowl?
Week 1 gets underway on Thursday September 5 as the Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens in a mouth-watering season opener, as Mahomes will go head-to-head with Lamar Jackson and the vast array of quality across both teams and on both sides of the ball.
Super Bowl LIX will be played on February 9, 2025 in New Orleans.
How can I watch in the UK?
Sky Sports will show every primetime game every Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, as well as two additional picks from the earlier slate on Sunday. Those games will also be available via NOWTV and Sky Go.
Additionally, NFL Redzone will be also be available to watch on Sky Sports Mix.
Channel 5 will also broadcast every Monday Night Football game, while all other games will be available via DAZN’s NFL Game Pass subscription and Amazon Prime Game Pass.
Here’s the full slate of games on Sky Sports for the opening week:
Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens [September 6, 01:00]
Philadelphia Eagles vs Green Bay Packers [September 7, 01:20]
Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers [September 8, 18:00]
Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys [September 8, 21:25]
Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Rams [September 9, 01:10]
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Jets [September 10, 01:20]
Week 2 games on Sky Sports have also been confirmed:
Week 2:
Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers @ Minnesota Vikings
Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs
Chicago Bears @ Houston Texans
Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles
