Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys: Start timings, when and where to watch, venue, and more

The 2025 NFL season is opening with fireworks, as the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host their longtime rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, in a Week 1 showdown. It’s a matchup filled with storylines—defending champions seeking to prove their dominance and a Cowboys team entering the year with more questions than answers. The 2025 NFL season officially begins this Thursday as the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles host the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Fresh off their title run, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles will aim to open the year with a statement victory as they chase back-to-back championships. The Cowboys, meanwhile, will look to shock the league by pulling off an early-season upset against their NFC East rivals.Oddsmakers give the advantage to Philadelphia, but with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb leading the Dallas offense, the rivalry clash could deliver plenty of drama. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET, with live coverage on NBC. Fans can stream live coverage on NBC and also on Peacock or watch via NFL+ on mobile and tablet devices. Fans in Australia can catch the Eagles vs. Cowboys Week 1 clash live on ESPN, available through Kayo Sports and 7Mate. For those who prefer streaming, the top option is NFL Game Pass via DAZN, which offers full coverage online.With DAZN’s NFL Game Pass International, viewers get access to every game of the 2025 season—including preseason matchups, the regular season, the playoffs, the Super Bowl, plus extras like NFL RedZone, NFL Network, and exclusive NFL Originals.Also Read: Could the Philadelphia Eagles really be the NFL’s next dynasty? Insider’s strong prediction has fans buzzingIt has been 25 years since the Eagles and Cowboys last met in Week 1, and this year’s clash couldn’t be more symbolic. Philadelphia enters with championship swagger, while Dallas begins a new era without its most feared defender. For both teams, this game will be more than just a rivalry—it’s the first statement of what the 2025 season might become.