The Cowboys will hope to avoid another embarrassment against the Eagles; Both of their matchups in the 2024 season were lopsided Eagles victories with a combined score of 75-13. However, the Cowboys were missing quarterback Dak Prescott in both games due to injury. The Cowboys' week 1 matchup against the Eagles will kick off at 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC.

In the lead-up to the full 2025 regular season schedule being released on Wednesday, NBC officially unveiled Philadelphia's Week 1 opponent and who'll join them in kicking off the new year: the Dallas Cowboys. The game will be held on Thursday, September 4, at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Philadelphia Eagles will start defending their championship at home on Sept. 4 against the division rival Dallas Cowboys.