It’s time for the 2024 NFL season! There are 272 regular season games to look forward to and it all begins this week, with 16 top-shelf matchups to kick off what’s going to be another epic season.

Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand.

[Note: All times listed are AEST]

When does the season begin?

The season gets underway with reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, Sept. 6 (10:20 a.m. AEST) in an AFC Championship rematch.

What other games can I watch in Australia and New Zealand on ESPN?

Week 1:

Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 10:15am Saturday Sept. 7, ESPN 1

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Miami Dolphins, 3am Monday Sept. 9, ESPN 1

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons, 3am Monday Sept. 9, ESPN2

Dallas Cowboys vs Cleveland Browns, 6.25 Monday Sept. 9, ESPN

Los Angeles Rams vs Detroit Lions, 10.15am Monday Sept. 9, ESPN

New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers, 10:15am Tuesday Sept. 10, ESPN

Week 2

Buffalo BIlls vs. Miami Dolphins, 10.15am Friday Sept. 13, ESPN

New Orleans vs. Dallas Cowboys, 3.00am Monday Sept. 16, ESPN

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions, 3.00am Monday Sept. 16, ESPN2

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 6.25am Monday Sept. 16, ESPN

Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans, 10.15am Monday Sept.16, ESPN

Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 10.15am Tuesday Sept. 17, ESPN

How can fans watch?

Fans can tune in to seven Week 1 and 2 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.

Is NFL Redzone available in Australia and New Zealand?

Yes, you can watch all the glorious Sunday action from across the Pacific via the ESPN app using your login from one of the services listed above.

NFL Redzone starts at 3am Monday Sept. 9.

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How many Australians are on an NFL roster?

There’s plenty of Australian presence on NFL rosters this season! Here’s who you can keep your eyes on:

Cameron Johnston (P), Pittsburgh Steelers
Jordan Mailata (OT), Philadelphia Eagles
Michael Dickson (P), Seattle Seahawks
Mitch Wishnowsky (P), San Francisco 49ers
Daniel Faalele (OT), Baltimore Ravens
Tory Taylor (P), Chicago Bears
Matthew Hayball (P), New Orleans Saints

Where can I access more NFL content?

Check out the ESPN NFL page for daily news, features, highlights, stats and more.