2025 NFL Schedule Unveiled: Key Matchups on Holidays and Abroad

The NFL has officially released its full schedule for the 2025 regular season, revealing highly anticipated matchups, holiday games, and an expanded international slate. Fans across the league can now mark their calendars for the biggest showdowns of the year.

Thanksgiving Day Lineup:
As always, Thanksgiving will feature three games. The traditional hosts — the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys — will play in the early and afternoon slots, while a marquee primetime matchup will close the holiday. This year’s opponents include several playoff contenders, promising high-stakes action during the holiday weekend.

Christmas Day Games:
For the second consecutive year, the NFL will feature games on Christmas Day, which falls on a Thursday in 2025. Two matchups are scheduled, including one hosted by the defending Super Bowl champions. The league continues to lean into holiday programming, competing directly with the NBA’s traditional Christmas games.

International Series:
The 2025 schedule also includes five international games — the most in league history. London will host three matchups at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley. Frankfurt, Germany, returns for its second year, and São Paulo, Brazil, will debut as a host city with one high-profile AFC clash. The games are part of the NFL’s ongoing effort to grow its global audience.

Other Highlights:
– Opening night will feature a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game.  
– Several rivalry games are scheduled for primetime slots throughout the season.  
– Bye weeks are once again spread over Weeks 5 through 14.

The NFL’s full 18-week, 272-game schedule is now live, and ticket sales are expected to surge as fans begin planning their fall Sundays.