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Eagles vs. Cowboys 2025 NFL Kickoff Week 1 — Date, Time, and Broadcast Confirmed Change

Eagles vs. Cowboys: NFL’s Fiercest Rivalry Kicks Off the 2025 Season at the Linc

The 2025 NFL season doesn’t ease fans in — it starts with a bang. Under the bright lights of Lincoln Financial Field, the Philadelphia Eagles open their title defense against their oldest and fiercest rival: the Dallas Cowboys.
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This isn’t just an opener. It’s a tone-setter for the entire season.

📺 How to Watch in the U.S.

  • NBC – Available on all major cable and satellite providers.

  • Peacock – $5.99/month (Premium) or $11.99/month (Premium Plus), streaming on all devices.

  • Bundles – YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV carry NBC and offer free trial options.

  • 🌍 International Viewers

    • UK – Sky Sports NFL

  • Canada – TSN / CTV

  • Mexico & Latin America – ESPN / Fox Sports Premium

  • Other Regions – DAZN or ESPN International

  • 🗓️ Key Game Details

    • Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

  • Time: 8:20 PM ET (1:20 AM GMT, Sept. 5)

  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

  • TV: NBC

  • Streaming: Peacock (U.S.), DAZN (International)

  • Radio: Westwood One, SiriusXM NFL Radio (ch. 88), 94.1 WIP (Philadelphia), 105.3 The Fan (Dallas)

  • 🔑 Why This Game Matter

    The Eagles enter 2025 as reigning Super Bowl LIX champions, led by Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and A.J. Brown. The roster is stacked, and the standard is championship-or-bust in Philadelphia.

    Across the field, the Cowboys bring their own star power with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons. Dallas hasn’t lifted a Lombardi Trophy in 30 years, and opening night is their first chance to prove this season will be different.


    Every game counts in the NFL, but when it’s Eagles vs. Cowboys, the stakes double. Expect fireworks, crunching hits, and momentum-shifting plays in a clash that could shape the entire NFC East from day one.

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