2025 NFL Season Kicks Off with International Games, Draft Excitement, and Record-Breaking Fan Engagement

As the 2025 NFL season approaches, here are the key points that football fans want to know:

### 2025 NFL Schedule Release
The 2025 NFL schedule will be officially released on Wednesday, May 14th at 8 p.m. ET. The schedule release show will be broadcast on the NFL Network and streamed on NFL+[4].

### Season Opener
The Philadelphia Eagles, the current Super Bowl champions, will host the season opener in Week 1 on Thursday, September 4th, although their opponent has not yet been announced[4].

### International Games
This season will feature seven international games, including:
- Berlin: Indianapolis Colts at Olympic Stadium
- Dublin: Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park
- London: Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Madrid: Miami Dolphins at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium[4].

### 2025 NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft has concluded, and teams are now evaluating their rookie classes. Each team has begun to assess their draft choices and identify remaining needs. This period is crucial for teams to integrate new players into their depth charts[3].

### Traded Players
Several traded players are expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming season. While specific names are not yet highlighted in recent reports, trades made during the offseason will likely shape team dynamics and performance[1].

### Revenue and Popularity
The NFL continues to grow in popularity and revenue. The league remains the most watched sports league in the U.S., with the Super Bowl consistently reaching over 100 million viewers. The legal sports betting industry, which has expanded significantly, is expected to see a record-breaking $35 billion in wagers this season. Media deals, such as the $110 billion broadcast agreements with networks like CBS, NBC, FOX, and ESPN, are a major source of the NFL's revenue[5].

### Fan Engagement
Fan engagement is at an all-time high, with 70% of Americans identifying as football fans. Additionally, 60 million people participate in fantasy sports each year, further boosting the league's popularity and revenue[5].

These updates capture the essence of what football fans need to know as the 2025 NFL season prepares to kick off.

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