The NFL season is finally here. The Chiefs and the Lions face off in the NFL Kickoff Game to start the season. Here is what you need to know. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions will start the NFL season off. Two of the best offenses in the league square off in what is sure to be a high-scoring and action-packed first game.

• Event: Kansas City Chiefs vs Detroit Lions – NFL Regular Season 2023
• Date: Thursday 7 September 2023
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT
• Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
• Live stream: WATCH NOW

How to watch the Chiefs vs Lions?

NBC will have television broadcasting rights for the NFL’s opening game. The game can also be streamed on NFLTV.

History of the NFL opening game

The first game of the NFL season has been called the NFL Kickoff Game since 2002. Since 2004, the official start to the regular season is almost always played by the defending Super Bowl champions on their home field on Thursday night. There have been three exceptions to these rules.