After the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens kicked off the 2024 NFL regular season on Sept. 5, two NFC teams are set to face off Sept. 6 in a matchup taking place a little farther from home than normal.
In the second game of Week 1, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Green Bay Packers in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the first-ever NFL regular-season game played in South America.
The showdown between the two contenders, which both made it to the playoffs last season, will feature special coverage. Read on for more details on the game and how to watch.
When is the Eagles-Packers game in Brazil?
The Eagles will play the Packers on Friday, Sept. 6, at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil.
An aerial view of Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil.Miguel Schincariol / Getty Images
The matchup will mark the first time in more than 50 years that an NFL game is played on a Friday night on opening weekend. The league’s typical football schedule includes games on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays.
What time is kickoff for the Eagles-Packers game?
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET.
How to watch and stream the Eagles-Packers Brazil game
The Brazil game will stream live exclusively on Peacock. With the highly anticipated Week 1 for the NFL, Peacock is offering a limited-time offer of $4.99 with the code TGIF. (Peacock is owned by TODAY.com’s parent company, NBCUniversal.)
Which team is considered the ‘home’ team in the Brazil game?
The Eagles will be considered the “home” team for the game.
Who will perform at halftime at the Brazil game?
The league’s first-ever Brazil game will feature a special halftime performance from Brazilian pop sensation Anitta. The performance will feature some of her “most popular hits,” though no other details on her set list have been revealed.
“Growing up in Brazil has completely shaped my journey as an artist and of course, as a person,” Anitta said in a recent statement. “It means everything to be able to perform in São Paulo at the NFL’s first game in Brazil, where I can bring fans around the world the excitement and joy of our amazing culture. It’s really a dream come true to be a part of this moment.”
Anitta will take the stage during halftime of the Eagles-Packers game in Brazil.Sergione Infuso/Corbis / Getty Images
Peacock will show highlights of the show during the stream, and the full performance will be shared on the NFL’s YouTube page after the game.
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