For the second consecutive year, the NFL rings in a new season at Arrowhead Stadium with the defending Super Bowl champion in action.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are set to battle Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on 'Thursday Night Football' in the first NFL game of the year, which also happens to be a rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game.
Kansas City embarks on a rigorous quest to win three consecutive Super Bowls, a feat no team has accomplished. In fact, no franchise in 'Big Four' professional sports has executed a three-peat since the Lakers won three straight NBA titles from 2000-02.
Last year, the Ravens advanced past the Divisional Round for the first time in five seasons with Jackson under center. Now, as Baltimore eyes its first Super Bowl appearance since winning it all in 2012, the road begins with a shot at revenge. Last year, the Chiefs stormed into Baltimore and trumped the Ravens in the AFC Championship Game, 17-10.
It's a star-studded way to kick off this year's Thursday Night Football slate, which will highlight 17 games throughout the 2024 NFL season.
The Sporting News has you covered with all that you need to know about the Week 1 Thursday Night Football game.
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Who plays on Thursday Night Football tonight?
- Matchup: Ravens at Chiefs
- Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
The first Thursday Night Football game of the year is between two AFC powerhouses, the Chiefs and the Ravens. The game will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
It will mark the fifth all-time meeting between Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson, with Mahomes holding the 3-1 edge.
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What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 6
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Thursday Night Football rings in the 2024 NFL season with kickoff slated for 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 6.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on tonight?
Thursday Night Football will air live on NBC, with Mike Tirico (play-by-play) and Cris Collinsworth (color analyst) on the call.
The game will also be available for streaming on Peacock.
Fans in the U.S. can stream the game live on Fubo, which offers a free trial. That way, you can try before you buy.
In Canada, viewers can stream the game on DAZN NFL.
Thursday Night Football radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Chiefs vs. Ravens on Thursday Night Football live on SiriusXM channel 88, NFL radio.
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NFL Week 1 schedule
Thursday, Sept. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chiefs vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
Friday, Sept. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Eagles vs. Packers | 8:15 p.m. | Peacock |
Sunday, Sept. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Falcons vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Bills vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Bears vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Bengals vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Colts vs. Texans | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Dolphins vs. Jaguars | 1 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Saints vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Giants vs. Vikings | 1 p.m. | FOX, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Chargers vs. Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Seahawks vs. Broncos | 4:05 p.m. | CBS, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Browns vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | FOX, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Buccaneers vs. Commanders | 4:25 p.m. | FOX, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
| Lions vs. Rams | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
Monday, Sept. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers vs. Jets | 8:20 p.m. | ABC, Fubo, DAZN NFL |
Related Links
- Full NFL schedule for all 272 games in 2024
- The complete list of NFL Super Bowl winners by team
- Has the NFL ever had a Super Bowl three-peat?
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