NFL Kicks Off London Games with Vikings vs. Browns Showdown
The 2025 NFL season launches its first London game as the Minnesota Vikings face the Cleveland Browns at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5, 2025. This matchup marks the start of three London games this season, part of a record seven international games planned for the NFL this year. Fans can look forward to an exciting lineup that includes not only the Vikings and Browns but also several other high-stakes matches throughout the season.
Sky Sports continues its extensive coverage of the NFL, offering viewers five live games every Sunday. In addition to the London match, fans can enjoy every minute of the playoffs and the highly anticipated Super Bowl LX, which will take place at Levi’s Stadium in California on February 8, 2026. The broadcast schedule for October 5 features several thrilling games, including the Denver Broncos visiting the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on the Seattle Seahawks.
Expanded Coverage for NFL Fans
Sky Sports has announced a new three-year agreement with the NFL, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of the league in the UK and Ireland. This deal marks over 30 years of partnership between Sky Sports and the NFL, solidifying its status as the primary broadcaster for NFL fans in the region.
The deal guarantees that Sky Sports will showcase the first-pick exclusive game on Sundays at 18:00, as well as additional games at 21:00. With this expansion, viewers will see a significant increase in live matches, with all London and European games now broadcast on Sky, including inaugural games scheduled for Ireland and Spain. This initiative results in nearly a 50 percent increase in the number of live matches available to subscribers.
The popular NFL RedZone will also continue to be featured live, along with coverage of Thursday Night, Sunday Night, and Monday Night Football, as well as Thanksgiving games and the playoffs. The dedicated NFL channel launched in 2020 has been pivotal in bringing a round-the-clock home for NFL content to UK and ROI audiences.
Schedule Highlights for October 5
The October 5 schedule promises to deliver an action-packed day of football. The Vikings and Browns will kick off their match at 14:30, followed by key games that include:
– Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles – KO 18:00, Sky Sports NFL
– Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens – KO 18:00, Sky Sports Football
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks – KO 21:05, Sky Sports NFL
– Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals – KO 21:25, Sky Sports Football
– Washington Commanders at Los Angeles Chargers – KO 21:25, Sky Sports+
The following day, on October 6, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Jacksonville Jaguars at 01:15, rounding off another exciting weekend of NFL action.
With an impressive lineup of games and expanded coverage, fans can anticipate a thrilling start to the season. For those eager to catch every moment, Sky Sports remains the go-to platform for NFL enthusiasts in the UK and beyond.
