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NFL schedule 2024: How to watch the schedule release & important dates this season

Everything we know about the NFL 2024 schedule so far

The 2024 NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday night as the league announces all of the regular season matchups from Week 1 to Week 18.

Schedule release day is one of the most exciting days of the offseason for fans and players alike as they find out exactly who they will be playing and when.

Diehard fans who love to support their favorite team on the road will also be able to secure tickets and book their travel plans with more than enough time to spare before the games.

How to watch 2024 NFL schedule release

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You can watch coverage of the schedule announcement on NFL Network, NFL.com, the NFL app, and NFL+ on Wednesday night at 8:00 pm EST (5:00 pm PST) on NFL Network.

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NFL 2024 schedule & key dates

Below, GOAL brings you a closer look at the matches already confirmed for the upcoming season, including the opening game and holiday games:

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    Big games and international matchups already announced

    The Kansas City Chiefs are set to begin their Super Bowl title defense with the customary season-opening game. On Monday, the NFL announced that this year's season opener will be a rematch of last year's AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens.

    The league also previously announced that the Philadelphia Eagles will 'host' the Green Bay Packers in the first-ever NFL game to be played in Brazil. It will also be the first Friday night game played in September since 1970.

    Furthermore, the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings are set to 'host' games from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    The Jacksonville Jaguars will also be set to play a game at Wembley Stadium and although it is unconfirmed the New York Jets are expected to be their opponent.

    One matchup that has been confirmed for the Jets, however, is the season-opening 'Monday Night Football' game against the San Francisco 49ers

    Finally, the Carolina Panthers will 'host' a game in Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.

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    NFL Holiday games

    Along with the traditional Thanksgiving games and the newly instituted Black Friday game, the NFL is set for a full slate of games during Christmas week.

    The league is currently expected to have games on Saturday, December 21; Sunday, December 22; Monday, December 23; Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; Saturday, December 28; Sunday, December 29; and Monday, December 30 during Week 15 and Week 16.

    Back in March, the NFL announced that it planned to feature a doubleheader on Christmas that is expected to be streamed on Netflix.

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    Tom Brady's first broadcast

    Fox Sports' Michael Strahan announced on Monday afternoon that Tom Brady's first game as an NFL commentator will be the Dallas Cowboys vs the Cleveland Browns in Week 1.

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    NFL broadcast and streaming partners

    The NFL's TV broadcast partners are set to remain the same as previous years, and games will be split across CBS, Fox, ESPN/ABC, and NBC.

    Sunday afternoon games will remain split between CBS and Fox, while NBC will carry 'Sunday Night Football.'

    NFL on ESPN and ESPN+

    ESPN will still carry 'Monday Night Football,' and ABC will broadcast the second game during the weeks there is a doubleheader on Mondays. ESPN+ will also stream an exclusive international game.

    NFL Network

    NFL Network is set to air select international games and Saturday games throughout the year.

    NFL on Amazon Prime

    Amazon Prime will still broadcast 'Thursday Night Football,' as well as the second-ever 'Black Friday' game.

    NFL on Peacock

    Peacock will still simulcast all of NBC's games and holds exclusive rights to the game being played in Brazil.

    NFL on Paramount+

    Paramount+ will stream in-market games, and games aired nationally nationally on CBS.CBS will also have a game altered for Nickelodeon.

    NFL on Netflix

    As previously mentioned, the Christmas doubleheader is set to stream on Netflix.

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