Football is flying again: The new season in the NFL, the highest US league in American football, began on September 6, 2024. The reigning champions are the Kansas City Chiefs after they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25:22 in the 58th Super Bowl, the final game of last season.
The preseason, in which each team only plays test matches, is now over. The regular season is currently underway and lasts a total of eighteen weeks. During this period, each team plays 17 games, after which the best teams play in the play-offs for the championship title.
In the season finale, better known as the Super Bowl, the two best teams in the play-offs meet. The Super Bowl traditionally takes place on the second Sunday in February and enjoys the status of an unofficial national holiday in the USA. What is the schedule for the 2024/25 NFL season and what about the broadcast on TV and stream? Which games are on free TV? We have compiled the most important information for you here.
The schedule for the 2024/25 NFL season
As already mentioned at the beginning, the first game day of the 2024/25 NFL season fell on September 6, 2024. As the defending champions, the Kansas City Chiefs made the start: They opened the new season with a home game against the Baltimore Ravens – the venue for the game was accordingly the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs started the season just as they left off and beat the Ravens 27-20. The complete schedule for the 2024/25 NFL season can be found here.
NFL season 2024/25: The broadcast of the games on TV and stream
After yourself RTL After securing the broadcasting rights for the NFL until 2028 for the 2023/24 season, the Cologne private broadcaster is also broadcasting the current season in the American Football League on free TV. There are around 80 games – including the playoffs – in the program RTL to see. In addition, it is still possible to stream the games live via the broadcaster’s own platform RTL+ to pursue.
Next to RTL The streaming service also offers DAZN will continue to offer paid live broadcasts of several NFL games from the regular season and playoffs at least until 2026. This particularly applies to the games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights. Um DAZN However, in order to use it, a subscription is required – the cheapest option currently costs €9.99 per month and can be canceled monthly.
If you don’t want to miss a single game of the 2024/25 season, you can get the NFL Game Pass. Can also be booked at Amazon Prime or DAZN With Game Pass, all season games – from the preseason to the Super Bowl – can be followed in a live stream.
Important dates of the 2024 NFL season
Of course, there are also some dates in the 2024/25 NFL season that American football fans should note in advance. There are some games taking place outside the USA again, including one in Germany. The game will also be played on Thanksgiving and the date for the 59th Super Bowl has already been set.
Here is an overview of the most important dates of the current NFL season:
- October 6, 2024: New York Jets vs. New York Jets. Minnesota Vikings (London)
- 13. Oktober 2024: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears (London)
- 20. Oktober 2024: New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (London)
- 10. November 2024: Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants (München, Allianz Arena)
- 28. November 2024: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions, New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys
- 29. November 2024: Miami Dolphins vs. Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- 9. Februar 2025: Super Bowl LIX (New Orleans, Louisiana)
