The NFL is poised to make history with its inaugural game in Brazil. The Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers at the Neo Quimica Arena in São Paulo, with kickoff set for 8:15 p.m. ET. This matchup will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock.
This game marks the first Friday matchup of the NFL’s opening weekend since the 1970 season. Following the Friday game, the NFL’s opening week will continue on Sunday, featuring eight matchups starting at 1 p.m. ET, with four additional afternoon games and the traditional Sunday Night Football. The week will conclude with Monday Night Football, where the New York Jets will take on the San Francisco 49ers.
For those interested in the Eagles-Packers game, the broadcast team includes Noah Eagle as the play-by-play announcer, Todd Blackledge as the analyst, and Kaylee Hartung serving as the sideline reporter.
The game will begin at 8:15 p.m. ET and can be watched exclusively on Peacock.
In addition to the Brazil game, the NFL has scheduled three games in London and one in Munich this season. Furthermore, plans are in place for a game to take place in Madrid, Spain, next season.
The scheduled dates and matchups for other international games this season include:
– Oct. 6: Jets vs. Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
– Oct. 13: Jaguars vs. Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
– Oct. 20: Patriots vs. Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
– Nov. 10: Giants vs. Panthers at Allianz Arena