When Is the First NFL Game?

The first NFL game of the season is right around the corner. Get all the information you need to know about when and where to watch it here.

When is the first NFL game?

The NFL regular season typically starts in early September. However, the first NFL game is usually a pre-season game that is played in August. This game is typically between two teams that did not make it to the playoffs the previous year. The NFL regular season typically consists of sixteen games.

The regular season starts on Thursday, September 10th

The regular season starts on Thursday, September 10th. The first game is between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.

The first game is between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears

The much-anticipated start to the NFL season is finally here! The first game of the year will be between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, two of the most iconic and well-respected teams in the league. This matchup is always one to watch, as these two teams have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to 1921. The game will be held at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, on September 5th, 2021 at 8:20 pm EST.

How can I watch the first NFL game?

The NFL regular season starts on Thursday, September 10th.

The game will be broadcast on NBC

The first NFL game of the regular season is scheduled for Thursday, September 5th at 8:20 PM EST. The game will be broadcast on NBC.

You can also stream the game on NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports app

The first NFL game of the season is upon us, and there are a few ways you can watch it. The game will air on NBC at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 6, but you can also stream the game on NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports app.

If you have a cable subscription, you can log in to the website or app with your credentials and watch the game that way. If you don’t have a cable subscription, you can still watch the game by signing up for a free trial of a streaming service such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or AT&T TV Now. All of these services offer NBC as part of their channel packages, and they all offer free trials (though beware that the trials will eventually end and you’ll be charged if you don’t cancel beforehand).

You can also use an over-the-air antenna to watch NBC for free if you live in an area where the network is available. You’ll just need to connect your TV to the antenna and tune in to the correct channel — which in this case would be your local NBC affiliate (you can find your channel number by using our tool).

What other games are being played on opening weekend?

The first NFL game will be played on Thursday, September 10th. This will be the Kickoff game where the Green Bay Packers will take on the Chicago Bears. There are a total of 15 games being played on opening weekend.

There are 13 other games being played on opening weekend

In addition to the Cowboys-Giants game, there are 13 other games being played on opening weekend. Here is the full schedule:

Thursday, September 7
8:20 PM ET – Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos (NBC)

Sunday, September 10
1:00 PM ET – Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts (CBS)
1:00 PM ET – Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (CBS)
1:00 PM ET – Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans (CBS)
1:00 PM ET – Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (FOX)
1:00 PM ET – Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions (FOX)
4:25 PM ET – San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings (FOX)
4:25 PM ET – Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (FOX)
8:20 PM ET – New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (NBC)
Monday, September 11
7:10 PM ET – Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (ESPN)
10:15 PM ET – Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders (ESPN)

You can find the full schedule here

The first game of the NFL season is set for Thursday, September 5, 2019, when the Green Bay Packers will host the Chicago Bears.

You can find the full schedule here.