2024-09-06 14:35:02
The NFL is set for its first-ever game in Brazil.
The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena in São Paulo, scheduled to kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET and airing exclusively on Peacock.
The primetime matchup marks the first Friday game on the NFL’s opening weekend since 1970.
With no games on Saturday, the NFL’s opening week resumes on Sunday with eight games scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET. There will be four games in the afternoon window and the Sunday Night Football game in primetime before the week wraps up on Monday Night Football with the New York Jets facing the San Francisco 49ers.
Here’s what to know about the Eagles–Packers game in Brazil, including the announcers and where to watch it.
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Who are the announcers for the Eagles-Packers game?
The broadcast crew for the game will feature Noah Eagle as the play-by-play announcer, Todd Blackledge as the analyst, and Kaylee Hartung as the sideline reporter.
How to to watch Eagles-Packers game on Friday
The game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET and will air exclusively on Peacock.
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Will there be other NFL games played internationally this season?
In addition to the game in Brazil, there will be three games played in London, England and one game played in Munich, Germany this season, according to the NFL. The league is also planning to have a game played in Madrid, Spain next season.
Here are the dates and matchups for the rest of the international games this season.
- Oct. 6: Jets vs. Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Oct. 13: Jaguars vs. Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Oct. 20: Patriots vs. Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
- Nov. 10: Giants vs. Panthers at Allianz Arena
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