when does the 2025 nfl schedule come out

The 2025 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The release show was broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN2, and streamed on NFL+. The 2025 NFL season is set to begin on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Kickoff Game.