The NFL is preparing for its inaugural game in Brazil, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena in São Paulo. The game is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET and will be broadcast exclusively on Peacock.
This matchup is significant as it marks the NFL’s first Friday game on its opening weekend since 1970. With no games scheduled for Saturday, the action will continue on Sunday with eight games kicking off at 1 p.m. ET, followed by four afternoon games and the Sunday Night Football matchup. The opening week will conclude with Monday Night Football, where the New York Jets will take on the San Francisco 49ers.
For those tuning in to the Eagles-Packers game in Brazil, the announcing team will include Noah Eagle as the play-by-play commentator, Todd Blackledge as the analyst, and Kaylee Hartung reporting from the sidelines.
Fans can catch the Eagles-Packers game on Peacock at the scheduled time of 8:15 p.m. ET.
The NFL has also planned three additional international games for this season, set to take place in London, England, and one in Munich, Germany. Moreover, the league is also considering a game in Madrid, Spain, for next season.
Here are the scheduled international games for this season:
– October 6: Jets vs. Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
– October 13: Jaguars vs. Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
– October 20: Patriots vs. Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
– November 10: Giants vs. Panthers at Allianz Arena