From the early hours of Friday Sept. 6, ESPN will broadcast four live NFL games across sub-Saharan Africa each week, highlights and studio programming during regular programming hours, ensuring that no moment of the grid-iron action is missed.
The season promises to be an exhilarating journey as teams battle it out over 18 action-packed weeks, all leading up to the much-anticipated Super Bowl in February 2025. This year's Super Bowl will see the Eastern Conference and Western Conference champions go head-to-head in New Orleans in what is undeniably one of the most electrifying live sports events on the global calendar.
Mark your calendars for the first few games of the season (times provided in CAT):
• Friday, 6 September 2024, 2:20 AM: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Saturday, 7 September 2024, 2:15 AM: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers
• Sunday, 8 September 2024, 7:00 PM: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
• Sunday, 8 September 2024, 7:00 PM: New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings
As the reigning champions for two consecutive years, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by the indomitable quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are setting their sights on a historic three-peat. Can they once again rise to the challenge and solidify their dynasty?
African viewers can also enjoy a number of continental stars in action, from San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk, New York Giants' Bobby Okereke, New Orleans Saints' Alvin Kamara, and Cleveland Browns' David Njoku.
In addition to the NFL, ESPN Africa continues to deliver the best in international sports, with an incredible lineup including the NBA, European Soccer (featuring leagues such as Eredivisie, Jupiler Pro League, Scottish Premiership and others), NWSL, American Major League Cricket, 30 for 30 sports documentaries and much more.
• Broadcast dates and times are subject to change
• How to tune in: o ESPN2: DStv 219, Starsat 249