2021 NFL season to begin with Biggest Kickoff Sunday Ever

Published: Sep 09, 2021 at 09:09 PM

Jelani Scott

Football fans everywhere, rejoice!

For the first time in NFL opening weekend history, four afternoon games will be broadcast in all markets on Sunday, Sept. 12, setting the tone league-wide as teams usher in the NFL's biggest season yet.

CBS and FOX will broadcast one game each at 1 p.m. ET and 4:25 p.m. ET.

The following contests are scheduled for each network:

1 p.m. ET (CBS):

1 p.m. ET (FOX):

4:25 p.m. ET (CBS):

4:25 p.m. ET (FOX):

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