Eagles to Kick Off 2024 Season in Brazil, Philadelphia's Historic NFL Opener Against Packers

The 2024 schedule has officially dropped. The Philadelphia Eagles are slated to open their regular season with a historic matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Friday, September 6, which will be held at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. Not only will this game mark the first NFL game in Brazil, but it's also the league's first Friday opener in more than five decades, as noted by 6abc.com.

Fans looking to to thoroughly plan their football calendars caught a glimpse of what's to come as the Eagles revealed their complete 2024 slate on Wednesday. The team announced key dates that will excite both local and international fans, including clashes against the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and Dallas Cowboys. Season tickets rushed to go on sale hot on the heels of the NFL revealing all match-ups. Per details shared by the Team's official website.

Fans will especially look forward to the Week 7 game where running back Saquon Barkley goes against his old pals, the New York Giants. Eagle eyes will be watching details like these when they unpack the team's plans for the autumn, sourced via 6abc.com.

Beyond the borders, NFL teams are set quickly to touchdown internationally with five games spanning across three countries this season: the United Kingdom, Germany, and Brazil. For fans who prefer to watch the helmet-crashing action from home, streaming options are widely available with NFL+, Peacock, and others. The NFL has transformed schedule announcements into viewing spectacles in their own right, launching a three-hour show to celebrate the release, PHL17 reports.

Among the blockbuster games included in the Eagles' itinerary is the Week 6 showdown with the Cleveland Browns on FOX and 94WIP, and the Week 11 Thursday night spotlight against the Washington Commanders on Prime Video. These matchups, announced early by the NFL, promise to be swathed in strategic shuffles and rabid rivalries.