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The Green Bay Packers are set to make history as they play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Sept. 6. This matchup in Sao Paulo will be the first time since 1970 that the NFL has scheduled a Friday night game on the opening weekend of the season.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had previously announced that the Eagles would be the home team for this historic game, and now it has been confirmed that the Packers will be their opponents. The game will take place at the Corinthians Arena, a venue with a rich history from hosting events like the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

This will be the Packers’ second international game in three years, following their 2022 matchup against the New York Giants in London. Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy expressed excitement about the opportunity to play in front of their devoted fans in Brazil and contribute to the NFL’s global growth.

The game will be streamed exclusively on Peacock and will also be available on free broadcast television in the local markets of both teams. The last time the NFL had a Friday night game on the opening weekend was back in 1970 when the Los Angeles Rams faced the St. Louis Cardinals.

Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating this historic event, as two iconic NFL teams take the field in Brazil for what promises to be an unforgettable game.