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What channel is the 2024 NFL schedule release on? How and when to watch

Happy NFL schedule release day.

The NFL was too excited to completely keep a secret and divulged a half dozen anticipated games a day early but the full schedule announcement is celebrated with a three-hour TV special at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15.

Here's what to know about the unveiling of the 2024 NFL schedule.

What time is the the NFL schedule release?

The NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. The "Schedule Release '24" show lasts three hours.

How to watch the NFL schedule release show?

The NFL's official "Schedule Release '24" show will air on NFL Network. It will also stream on the NFL app and NFL+. The show will announce the complete 18-week, 272-game regular season schedule along with analysis and breakdowns.

Who is hosting the NFL schedule release show?

Rich Eisen and Colleen Wolfe host show. They'll be joined by Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Robinson and Cynthia Frelund.

Special guests scheduled to appear are: broadcasters Mike Tirico, Jim Nantz, Joe Buck and Al Michaels; Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson; and NFL vice president of broadcasting Mike North.

Does ESPN have a schedule release show?

Yes.

ESPN will also begin its two-hour schedule release show at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 on ESPN2 with a simulcast on ESPN+. Kevin Negandhi is hosting with Dan Orlovsky, Marcus Spears, Mina Kimes and Adam Schefter on the coverage.

Have there been 2024 NFL schedule leaks?

Here are the games that were disclosed a day before the official schedule announcement:

  • Week 1: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs, Thursday, Sept. 5, 8:20 p.m., NBC

  • Week 1: Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles at São Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Sept. 6

  • Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 8, 4:25 p.m., FOX

  • Week 1: New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Sept. 9, 8:20 p.m., ESPN

  • Week 2: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 12, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video

  • Week 2: Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 15, 4:25 p.m., CBS

  • Week 7: Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 4:25 p.m., FOX

When do 2024 NFL game tickets go on sale?

Individual game tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster as soon as each game is announced. They can be purchased at NFL.com/tickets.

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