The NFL recently released its complete 2024 season schedule, featuring an 18-week, 272-game slate. Kicking off on September 5th, the season promises exciting matchups, international contests, and culminates with Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
Season Opener: A Super Bowl LVII Rematch
The season ignites with a thrilling rematch of Super Bowl LVII as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, September 5th. This primetime game will be a battle of star quarterbacks, with MVP Lamar Jackson leading the Ravens against Patrick Mahomes and the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs.
NFL Goes Global: Games in Brazil, UK, and Germany
The 2024 season marks the NFL’s most expansive international schedule yet, with games in three countries. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles will make history in Week 1 as they face off in São Paulo, Brazil – the first-ever regular-season NFL game in South America.
London will host three games, with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium welcoming the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings in Week 5, followed by the Jacksonville Jaguars hosting the Chicago Bears in Week 6. The Jaguars will then stay in London to play the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium in Week 7.
Continuing its commitment to Germany, the NFL will host a game in Munich for the second consecutive year. Week 10 sees the New York Giants facing the Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena, home of FC Bayern Munich.
Thanksgiving Day Football: Traditional Tripleheader
Thanksgiving Day offers the traditional tripleheader, starting with an NFC North clash as the Chicago Bears visit the Detroit Lions. The late afternoon game features the New York Giants against their NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. The nightcap showcases the Miami Dolphins traveling to Green Bay to take on the Packers.
Key Matchups and Rookie Showdowns
The 2024 schedule features numerous compelling matchups, including several rematches from the 2023 playoffs. Fans can anticipate high-stakes games like the Super Bowl LVIII rematch between the Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Week 7.
The season also offers a glimpse into the future with intriguing rookie quarterback matchups. The top two picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, are slated to meet in Week 8 when the Chicago Bears visit the Washington Commanders.
Playoff Picture and Super Bowl LIX
The regular season concludes with Week 18, featuring all divisional matchups, setting the stage for an exciting playoff race. The playoffs begin with Super Wild Card Weekend on January 11th, followed by the Divisional Playoffs on January 18th and 19th, and the Conference Championships on January 26th.
Super Bowl LIX is set for Sunday, February 9th, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. This will be the 11th time New Orleans has hosted the Super Bowl, solidifying its place as a premier destination for football’s biggest game.
