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NFL schedule leaks: Tracking latest news, rumors, updates about 2025 schedule

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There's just one more sleep until the NFL schedule release.

Fans and teams are eager to see what the slate looks like for their teams in 2025, but it won't be long before the entire calendar is filled up.

After Monday's announcement included the season opener, the Black Friday game, a Saturday doubleheader and a Christmas Day showcase, Tuesday then got involved with the international game schedule unveiling.

While the leaks will still trickle in on Wednesday, all eyes are on 8 p.m. ET, when the announcement becomes official.

It's just about time to put a bow on the offseason, but we'll get one more night before turning the page, or calendar, to September.

Here's a look at the latest rumors, leaks and updates from the week before the NFL releases the 2025 schedule to the world on Wednesday.

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NFL schedule 2025

Week 1

Week 4

Week 5

  • Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings; Oct. 5, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (London, UK - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium) on NFL Network

Week 6

Week 7

  • Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Rams; Oct. 19, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. ET (London, UK - Wembley Stadium) on NFL Network

Week 10

Week 11

Week 13

  • Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears; Nov. 28, 2025 on Prime Video

Week 16

  • Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles; Dec. 20, 2025 on Fox
  • Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers; Dec. 20, 2025 on Fox

Week 17

  • Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos; Dec. 25, 2025 on Prime Video

NFL schedule leaks, rumors tracker

NFL International games announced

The league announced seven International Games across five countries in 2025. Games will be played across Europe in Dublin, Ireland; London, U.K.; Berlin, Germany; and Madrid, Spain.

The Chargers will begin the 2025 International Games during Week 1 in São Paulo, Brazil, at Corinthians Arena. The opponent for this game will be announced on May 14.

Eagles, Packers set for 'MNF' clash

  • Date: May 13
  • Source: ESPN

The Eagles and Packers face off in a Week 10 "Monday Night Football" clash, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Super Bowl champs vs. the Super Bowl hopefuls last met in the 2024 NFL wild card round, a 22-10 Philly win.

Dolphins to play Commanders in Madrid

Miami is one of seven NFL teams already announced to play an international game in 2025. This will be the first NFL game in the Spanish capital. The Palm Beach Post is reporting that their opponent for that matchup will be the defending NFC runners-up Washington Commanders.

Peacock to host 'holiday exclusive' in Week 17

  • Date: May 12
  • Source: NBC

Peacock – NBC's proprietary streaming service – is set to broadcast its fourth-ever exclusive streaming game in Week 17. It will air on Saturday, Dec. 27 and the matchup will be "selected from a pool of key NFL Week 17 Saturday matchups," according to NBC.

Eagles to host Cowboys in 2025 season opener

The NFL season opener is set for 2025. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles will host their divisional rival, the Cowboys, on Thursday, Sept. 4 to kickstart the 2025 campaign. NBC – which announced the matchup on its "TODAY" show – will broadcast the game as part of its "Sunday Night Football" package, despite the game being played on a Thursday.

It marks the 20th time since 2004 the reigning Super Bowl champion was chosen to host the NFL's season opener. They hold a combined record of 15-5 in those matchups.

Chargers and Chiefs to play in Brazil game Week 1, per report

The NFL has officially announced the Chargers will play in the league's second Sao Paolo game in 2025. Fisher reports their opponent will be the Chiefs, and that YouTube is currently expected to broadcast the game.

Fisher called the Chiefs the NFL's "top viewership draw," which would make more fans likely to tune into this contest. YouTube, which presently distributes the domestic version of NFL Sunday Ticket, would stream the game for free on its platform.

NFL to reveal dates of 'select games' with broadcast partners

The NFL announced it is going to reveal the dates and times of select matchups ahead of the full schedule release Wednesday. Below is when those contests will be announced:

  • NBC: Monday, May 12 (on TODAY Show)
  • FOX: Monday, May 12
  • Prime Video: Monday, May 12
  • ESPN: Tuesday, May 13 (on Good Morning America)
  • CBS: Wednesday, May 14 (on CBS Mornings)
  • Netflix: Wednesday, May 14

It isn't clear which matchups will be announced by each network, but they figure to be some of the most prominent contests featured on each network in 2025.

NFL reveals international game hosts for 2025

The NFL is set to play seven international games in five different countries during the 2025 season. It has announced the host for those seven contests. They are as follows:

  • London, England (Tottenham): New York Jets
  • London, England (Tottenham): Cleveland Browns
  • London, England (Wembley): Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Berlin, Germany: Indianapolis Colts
  • Madrid, Spain: Miami Dolphins
  • Dublin, Ireland: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Sao Paolo, Brazil: Los Angeles Chargers

The NFL hasn't yet announced who will play against each host team. That will occur on Tuesday, May 13 on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football."

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