NFL Unveils 2025 Schedule Featuring Seven International Games, Expanded Live Streaming

The NFL has released its 2025 schedule, with the Los Angeles Chargers and Rams expected to have high expectations following their playoff appearances last season, despite challenges like the devastating wildfires that impacted the Rams' facilities. The league aims to revitalize TV viewership, which declined slightly last season, by scheduling seven games outside the United States and spreading marquee matchups across the 18-week season, while also increasing availability on live streaming platforms such as Peacock, Fox One, ESPN, and Paramount+. The NFL's media strategy includes high-profile games like the Thanksgiving matchup in Dallas, which executives hope could approach 50 million viewers. Meanwhile, college football conferences are also finalizing their schedules, with the Big Ten conducting a unique draft-style selection process for games involving their television partners Fox, NBC, and CBS, reflecting the league's status as a top-rated and financially strong conference. Additionally, the Big 12 has announced kickoff times and network designations for early-season games, including broadcasts on ESPN+, ESPN2, TNT, Max, and Fox. These developments highlight ongoing efforts across football leagues to enhance fan engagement and optimize broadcasting strategies in the 2025 season.