The 2024 NFL season kicks off in prime time as the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 5, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, launching a massive opening week schedule that also features marquee international and Sunday matchups. According to the National Football League, the league’s 105th regular season opens at 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time (00:20 UTC on Sept. 6) in a rematch of the previous season’s AFC Championship Game. Fans across Europe and the globe can follow the action through international broadcasting partners, including RTL and RTL+ in Germany, which hold extensive broadcast rights for the campaign.
Opening Night Rematch at Arrowhead Stadium
The defending Super Bowl champions begin their quest for a historic three-peat against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. According to official league schedules, the Thursday night opener sets a high-stakes tone for Week 1, pitting two of the AFC’s premier franchises against each other. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs enter the campaign looking to defend their title, while John Harbaugh’s Ravens arrive in Kansas City seeking early-season redemption after falling just short in the postseason.
Global Broadcast Coverage and Streaming Options
International viewership continues to expand through multi-platform broadcast partnerships. In Germany, RTL and its streaming platform RTL+ provide extensive live coverage of the NFL regular season, beginning with Week 1 fixtures. According to network programming announcements, viewers can access live games, digital highlights via social channels like TikTok under the hashtag #rtlnfl, and dedicated studio analysis throughout the weekend.
Full Week 1 Slate and International Series Context
Beyond the Thursday night opener, Week 1 features a full slate of Sunday afternoon and evening games, culminating on Monday Night Football. The league’s international footprint also extends later into the autumn, with games scheduled in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium, as well as a historic regular-season contest in Munich, Germany, at the Allianz Arena. Teams across both conferences enter the opening weekend with clean slates, healthy rosters, and final 53-man depth charts locked in ahead of kickoff.
Next Confirmed Checkpoint
The regular season action officially gets underway with the opening kickoff between the Ravens and Chiefs on Thursday, Sept. 5. Fans can check local listings and official NFL platforms for up-to-date injury reports, inactive lists, and live streaming links ahead of every kickoff. Share your thoughts on the opening week matchups in the comments below.
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