The Philadelphia Eagles are set to host their NFC East rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, in the 2025 NFL season opener on Thursday, September 4. This marks the first time since 2000 that these two teams will face off in the opening game of the season.

The Eagles, who triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs with a 40-22 victory at Super Bowl 59 in February, will begin their title defense against their biggest rivals. Historically, defending Super Bowl champions have a strong record in season openers, with a 15-5 record since 2004. This includes the Chiefs' 27-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in 2024.

Under the leadership of new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys aim to break this trend and start their season on a high note. The full NFL schedule, including several more key matchups, will be released on Wednesday at 20:00 ET (Thursday 01:00 BST).

Key Points:

• Historic Rivalry: Eagles and Cowboys have a long-standing NFC East rivalry.
• Title Defense: Eagles begin their Super Bowl title defense.
• New Leadership: Cowboys under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
• Historical Trends: Defending champions have a strong record in openers.

Stay tuned for more updates and detailed analysis as the NFL season approaches.