NFL Kicks Off Season with Global Showdown

0:00On March 25th, the NFL has revealed the kick-off dates for next season, starting with a prime time showdown on Wednesday, September 9th, at 8 p.m., Eastern Time. The defending Super Bowl champs, the Seattle Seahawks, will host their opponent right there in Seattle. That game sets the stage for an exciting twist the very next evening. On Thursday, September 10th, around 8.35 p.m. Eastern Time, the league kicks off its first ever regular season matchup in Melbourne, Australia. Fans are buzzing about this international leap, especially since it pits NFC West rivals against each other. The San Francisco 49ers, facing the Los Angeles Rams down under. This continues a trend of taking games global, building on past international efforts to grow the sports reach. We'll get the full regular season schedule, including Seattle's opponent, later this spring, so stay tuned as details roll out. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your NFL News Today update, AI powered and always on.