The 2025 NFL regular season will kickstart with a bitter rivalry, adding instant excitement and tension to the season opener.

As per tradition, the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, will participate in the first game, raising their hard-earned LIX banner beforehand.

The team will go up against their biggest rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, who are likely eager to take revenge after the Eagles stopped them from reaching the playoffs in the 2024 season.

If you cannot wait for the 2025 NFL season to begin, here is all you need to know about the season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, including its date, location, broadcasting information, and more.

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When is the Eagles vs Cowboys?

The Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys is scheduled for 8.20 pm (ET) on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Where Will the Season Opener Be Held?

The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why Are the Eagles and Cowboys Rivals?

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles rivalry is one of the most historic in the NFL.

The animosity has grown over six decades for various reasons. For instance, both teams are part of the NFC East division, meaning they play against each other at least twice each season, often determining the teams’ places in the playoffs and division championships.

As the team has battled it out on the field more than 130 times, tension has bubbled over the years, causing the rivalry to be passed down from generation to generation.

What’s more, the teams’ fans share different outlooks, as the Eagles’ fans view themselves as gritty, working-class underdogs, and Cowboys’ fans believe their extensive popularity and NFL success make them “America’s Team.”

When Was the Team’s Last Week 1 Encounter?

The Philadelphia Eagles haven’t played the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 since 2000, when the Eagles won 41-14. Also, it will mark the team’s first September meeting since 2021.

Who is Most Likely to Win the Game?

As the Philadelphia Eagles are the defending Super Bowl champions, they are most likely to win the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys this September.

The team dominated the NFC East division in 2024, sweeping the floor with the Cowboys during last year’s regular season matchups and stopping them from reaching the playoffs.

What’s more, the Eagles are bursting with top NFL talent, such as Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce, and Saquon Barkley.

Yet, the Cowboys have a brand-new coach, Brian Schottenheimer, who could light a fire in the team and provide a more creative strategy that sets them up for success in the 2025 regular season.

Also, the team has skilled QB Dak Prescott on their side, as well as Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb.

Where Can I Watch the Eagles vs Cowboys?

US fans can watch the NFL season opener, Eagles vs Cowboys, on NBC, as it’s the primary broadcaster for Thursday Night Football this season, or you can watch it on its streaming service Peacock or the NFL’s official streaming service NFL+. Spanish coverage will be available on Telemundo and Universo, too.

Worldwide football fans can watch it with the NFL Game Pass International on DAZN. It will provide access to games throughout the regular season, playoffs, and the Super Bowl.

Alternatively, you can watch a selection of games on TSN in Canada, ESPN/Kayo Sports in Australia, and Sky Sports in the UK.

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