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Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears to Kick Off NFL’s 100th Season
The NFL's 100th Season will kick off with a classic matchup as the Chicago Bears host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Sept. 5 on NBC. The game will be the 199th meeting between the NFC North division rivals, including regular-season and post-season games.
The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will raise their championship banner on NBC Sunday Night Football in Week 1 on Sunday, Sept. 8. Their opponent will be announced with the release of the full 2019 regular season schedule.
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