Chiefs Host Ravens in 2024 Season Opener and AFC Title Rematch
The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024, to kick off the NFL season. This high-profile game is a rematch of the previous season's AFC Championship, which the Chiefs won with a score of 17-10. The Chiefs are entering the season as the reigning Super Bowl champions, having claimed their title in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Chiefs have a track record of 2-1 in NFL Kickoff Games since the event's inception in 2002.
The Chiefs are led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has amassed three Super Bowl victories and MVP titles, while the Ravens feature Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP. Both teams are considered among the top contenders in the league, with the Chiefs aiming for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl win. The opening game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, setting the stage for a season that includes notable international matchups such as the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles playing in São Paulo, Brazil, the first regular season NFL game in South America.
Further details regarding the NFL's full regular season schedule will be disclosed on May 15, but select games are being announced ahead of the full reveal. The Chiefs and Ravens game not only offers a thrilling start to the season but also serves as a benchmark for the performance of two of the NFL's elite quarterbacks and their respective teams.
