Football Matchup: Kickoff Time, Broadcast Network, Free Streaming Options for Bills vs. Ravens
The 2025 NFL season is set to begin with a bang, as John Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens face off against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills in a highly anticipated Sunday Night Football game on September 7. This playoff rematch, which concluded last year with a 27-25 victory for the Bills, promises to be an exciting start to the season.
The game, scheduled to start at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, will be available for streaming on a variety of platforms. NBC, NBC app, NBC.com, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV, and Sling TV are among the services offering the live stream for those with a valid cable login.
For those interested in streaming services, Peacock Premium Plus can be added to a Prime Video subscription for $16.99/month, and Amazon offers a seven-day free trial. Peacock, which costs $10.99/month or $109.99/year, offers an assortment of live sports, new shows, films, and originals, current NBC/Bravo shows, and over 50 "always-on" channels.
The Bills, who have been dominant over the past three seasons with a record of 37-13, boast a strong home record of 22-3. The game will take place at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, New York.
The 2025 Sunday Night Football schedule is packed with exciting matchups. Following the Ravens-Bills game, the season will conclude with another game on Monday Night Football between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. The Week 2 game will feature the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings, while the Week 3 game will see the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Giants.
Other notable games include the Week 4 matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, the Week 5 game between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills, and the Week 12 game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams.
In addition, the Week 8 game will pit the Green Bay Packers against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 26, and the Week 9 game will see the Seattle Seahawks face the Washington Commanders on November 2. The Week 10 game will feature the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Week 11 game will see the Detroit Lions take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Week 14 game will feature a rematch between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs, and the Week 15 game will see the Minnesota Vikings battle the Dallas Cowboys. The Week 16 game will pit the Cincinnati Bengals against the Miami Dolphins, and the Week 17 game will see the Chicago Bears face the San Francisco 49ers.
It's important to note that YouTube TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers. However, no information about streaming the game for free is provided.
Last year's divisional round matchup between the Ravens and Bills was a thrilling game, and this year's Sunday Night Football opener promises to be no different. Fans are eagerly waiting for September 7 to witness this exciting clash.
