The NFL has officially released the complete schedule for the 2024 season, marked by high anticipation as the Kansas City Chiefs aim to etch their name further into history.
Following their triumphant Super Bowl victory in February, the Chiefs clinched their third title in five years, becoming only the second team since the 2004-2005 New England Patriots to achieve such a feat. Yet, the quest for a third consecutive Super Bowl remains uncharted territory.
Ahead of the full schedule announcement, glimpses of matchups were teased by the NFL. Now, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ roster have clarity on their opponents and game dates as they pursue a bid for Super Bowl 59.
The NFL season kicks off on the first weekend of September, with tradition dictating that the reigning Super Bowl champions initiate proceedings on Thursday. In line with this tradition, the Chiefs will face off against the Baltimore Ravens on September 5, a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship showdown and effectively a precursor to the Super Bowl semi-finals.
Beyond the opener, the regular season spans 18 weeks, with each team engaging in 17 games, culminating on January 5, 2025. Key matchups include the Chiefs facing off against the San Francisco 49ers, their opponents from the previous Super Bowl, on October 20.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day hold special significance in the NFL calendar, with the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys traditionally hosting games. This year, the Lions take on the Chicago Bears while the Cowboys welcome the New York Giants on Thanksgiving Day, followed by a thrilling triple-header, including the Packers versus the Dolphins on Black Friday.
International fixtures also mark the season, with notable clashes scheduled in London, Sao Paulo, and Munich. Super Bowl 59, set for February 9 in New Orleans, promises to be a grand finale, returning to the iconic Caesars Superdome.
Highlighting the season are anticipated showdowns such as Aaron Rodgers’ return to California to face the 49ers, and a familial coaching duel between the Harbaugh brothers as John’s Ravens take on Jim’s Chargers, just days before Thanksgiving.
