The first glimpse into the new NFL season tonight: The 2024 NFL Schedule Release Show
NFL football is back. Fans will have to wait a few more months to see their favorite players on the field, but the schedule and glimpses into the new season are on air tonight.
5:49 PM EDT, May 16, 2024
The 2024 NFL Schedule Release Show will air on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT). The program will cover upcoming matchups, schedules, and rival strengths of the fans' favourite team, giving them a taste of the forthcoming season. It will be broadcast on NFL Network and ESPN2 and streamed on Sling TV and the platforms listed below.
No cable doesn't mean no 2024 NFL Schedule Release Show
Various subscription services allow users to watch the show without meddling with cable companies. CBS News recommends the Sling TV streaming service as one of the "most cost-effective ways" to watch the release. It requires a Blue tier subscription. For the invested and meticulous, it's recommended to acquire access to the games at ESPN, NBC, Fox, and ABC with the Orange + Blue tier subscription type.
"Sling's Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 for the first month. You can cancel anytime," CBS News reports.
A free sports-centric streaming service
Today's release will also be available at Fubo, where you can start a 7-day free trial and enjoy watching the 2024 NFL Schedule Release Show on your tablet, phone, TV, or laptop. The trial will also grant you access to NFL football games next season and MLB, NBA, NASCAR, MLS, and international soccer games. After the 7-day trial, Fubo is priced at $80 per month with the possibility to cancel anytime.
The 95 channel bundle
The Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle gives you access to ABC, TNT, TBS, local network affiliates, ESPN, and 90 other channels, along with ESPN+ and Disney+. After a 3-day trial, the service's monthly price is $77.
What can we expect from tonight's show?
The three hour show hosted by Rich Eisen and Colleen Wolfe will review and analyze the top matchups and primetime games of the upcoming season.
"Joining Eisen, Wolfe, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Robinson and Cynthia Frelund on the show will also be NBC 'Sunday Night Football' play-by-play broadcaster Mike Tirico, CBS play-by-play broadcaster Jim Nantz, ESPN 'Monday Night Football' play-by-play broadcaster Joe Buck, Prime Video 'Thursday Night Football' play-by-play broadcaster Al Michaels, Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson and NFL vice president of broadcasting Mike North," reports CBS News.
The 2024-25 NFL season begins on September 5, 2024, with defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens.
Kansas City Chefs star Travis Kelce commented on the scheduled opening: "I'd rather play them early or like midseason. I don't like playing at the end of season outside of the division. I just feel like it's too close to the playoffs and if I have a chance to play them in the playoffs, I want to keep that game fresh."
Source: CBS News, Fox Sports
