While exact dates and times for all individual games aren’t yet released, teams’ opponents are set from last season’s standings. Highlights confirmed include the regular-season opener on Sept. 9 featuring the Super Bowl champion, with the Week 2 game in Melbourne, Australia. International games are scheduled across several cities, including London, Paris, Mexico City, and Madrid, among others. Traditional calendar fixtures like Thanksgiving games for the Lions and Cowboys remain on the docket, with notable international and cross-country matchups shaping the early-season excitement.
Key Takeaways:
– Official NFL schedule release date: Thursday, May 14.
– Schedule reveals will feature leaks and team-specific creative unveilings, typically around 8 p.m. ET.
– Some international games confirmed: London, Melbourne, Paris, Mexico City, and Madrid; specifics for all games to follow.
– Early-season highlights: Sept. 9 opener, Sept. 10 Niners at Rams in Australia, Ravens vs. Cowboys in Rio, plus other international matchups.
