Eagles to take on Packers for first-ever NFL season opener in Brazil
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles stiff arms Rudy Ford #20 of the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sab
PHILADELPHIA - The Birds are flying south to kick off the 2024 season, and now they officially have an opponent!
"See you Week 1, Packers," the Eagles announced in a tweet Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles were chosen to take on the Green Bay Packers for the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Brazil during Week 1 on September 6.
Philadelphia Eagles to open 2024 season in Brazil
The Birds are headed to Brazil to play in the first Friday night game on opening weekend in more than 50 years.
It's also the first NFL game to be played on Friday night of opening weekend for the first time in more than 50 years.
The game will be played at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of the NFL International Series.
More information about the game, including kickoff time, will be revealed closer to the 2024 NFL schedule announcement.