With the Labour Day weekend behind us, NFL football is finally back.
It seems like it's been a lifetime since Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Super Bowl back in February, but that same team helps usher in the 2021 season on Thursday when it hosts the Dallas Cowboys.
Brady remains the biggest star in the league at 44 years old, but the Cowboys are always capable of stealing the spotlight. With Dak Prescott back for Dallas after a season-ending ankle injury, the first high-profile quarterback duel of the new campaign comes in the opening game.
Elsewhere, marquee matchups abound across the first week of play. Among the bigger games to watch over the weekend are the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the resurgent Cleveland Browns. For Canadian content, all eyes will be on the Jets vs. Panthers game, as Carolina's Alberta-born rookie Chuba Hubbard is pencilled in as the team's kick returner for his maiden NFL contest.
As usual, there will also be some surprises as the NFL hits the ground running on its 102nd season.
NFL Week 1 schedule: What games are on today?
Thurs. Sept. 9
| Time (ET) | Game | Stream/TV |
| 8:20 p.m. | Cowboys vs. Buccaneers | DAZN/TSN/CTV2 |
Sun. Sept. 12
| Time (ET) | Game | Stream/TV |
| 1:00 p.m | Seahawks vs. Colts | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Jaguars vs Texans | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Eagles vs. Falcons | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Chargers vs. Washington | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Steelers vs. Bills | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | 49ers vs. Lions | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Vikings vs. Bengals | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Jets vs. Panthers | DAZN |
| 1:00 p.m. | Cardinals vs. Titans | DAZN |
| 4:25 p.m. | Browns vs. Chiefs | DAZN |
| 4:25 p.m. | Dolphins vs. Patriots | DAZN |
| 4:25 p.m. | Broncos vs. GIants | DAZN |
| 4:25 p.m. | Packers vs. Saints | DAZN |
| 8:20 p.m. | Bears vs. Rams | DAZN/TSN/CTV2 |
Mon. Sept. 13
| Time (ET) | Game | Stream/TV |
| 8:15 p.m. | Ravens vs. Raiders | DAZN/TSN/CTV2 |
How to watch the NFL in Canada: TV, live stream info
Every NFL game during the 2021 regular season (and playoffs) is available on DAZN Canada.
DAZN Canada is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass, with access to every regular-season NFL game (including Monday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon via NFL Sunday Ticket, and Sunday night games) and every playoff matchup. Each game is available live and on demand.
DAZN Canada also offers access to NFL RedZone — every touchdown, every game, every Sunday.
Separately, NFL primetime games are also available on TSN and RDS, with Sunday Night Football and Thursday Night Football games also on CTV/CTV2.
Can I stream NFL games for free in Canada?
DAZN offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which provides access to games and all NFL Game Pass content, including classic games and player spotlights, during the free-trial period. You can sign up for a free trial here.
What is DAZN?
DAZN is a global sports streaming service that offers coverage of every NFL game and RedZone in Canada, both live and on demand.
Football fans in Canada also can enjoy 24/7 streaming of the NFL Network on DAZN, which includes complete coverage of the NFL Draft, Scouting Combine and Free Agency.
A monthly subscription to DAZN Canada costs $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X|S | |
| Google Chromecast | ||
| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic Smart TV | ||
| Samsung Smart TV | ||
| Sony Smart TV |
Can't find your device? Click here for a full list of instructions to download the DAZN app.