The 2025 NFL season has finally arrived.

It all starts with two NFC East rivals facing off, as the Dallas Cowboys visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the kickoff game.

The Eagles will look to continue the trend of defending Super Bowl champions winning on opening night. In the last 20 kickoff games involving the reigning champs, those teams are 16-4 -- but three of those losses have come in the last seven games.

Here's what to know for Thursday's kickoff game:

When is the Cowboys vs. Eagles game?

Cowboys-Eagles is set for Thursday, Sept. 4, to kick off the 2025 regular season.

What time does the Cowboys vs. Eagles game start?

Cowboys-Eagles will kick off at 7:20 p.m. CT.

What TV channel is the Cowboys-Eagles game on?

Thursday's game will air live on NBC .

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