Eagles, Cowboys Set for 2025 NFL Season Opener

The 2025 NFL season will open on September 4 with the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field, airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock at 8:20 p.m. ET. This marks the first time since 2000 that these teams face off in a season opener. The Eagles, led by Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, will raise their Super Bowl LIX banner after a dominant 2024 season featuring two blowout wins over Dallas. The Cowboys, coming off a 7-10 season, introduce new head coach Brian Schottenheimer and look to rebound with quarterback Dak Prescott and new wide receiver George Pickens. The NFL will unveil the full 2025 schedule, including seven international games, on May 14. This highly anticipated opener highlights the fierce NFC East rivalry and sets the tone for the new season.