The Falcons will be looking to replace the Buccaneers as the new class of the NFC South in 2025, and the two squads will clash in a season-opening rivalry game on the first Sunday of the new season. Tickets have been flying all summer for this divisional tilt in Atlanta, which could ultimately have plenty of playoff implications.
Atlanta will be guided by the stud trio of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London. However, the Bucs still have plenty of firepower of their own, with QB Baker Mayfield, running back Bucky Irving and wideouts Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka.
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The Bucs won the division for a fourth straight year in 2024, all the while ranking top-four in the NFL in points and total yards. Tampa won six of its last seven games of the season to seal the NFC South crown and then narrowly lost 23-20 to Jayden Daniels and the Commanders in the Wild Card round.
The Falcons, meanwhile, won eight games despite Kirk Cousins leading the NFL in interceptions. Atlanta finished top-six in the NFL in yards and averaged nearly 23 points per game, but Raheem Morris probably should have handed the reigns to Penix earlier than Week 15. The second-year man will captain the ship from the start of the season this time around, and the buzz in the A is palpable.
Interested in catching this opening-week NFC South clash in person? Here's what you need to know about Falcons vs. Bucs in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, including kickoff time and links to the best and most affordable tickets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Falcons vs. Buccaneers Week 1 2025 tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for the Falcons-Bucs season-opener in Atlanta are available now on StubHub. It's a high-demand event, but as of August 7 plenty of seats could still be found for around $75 each.
The best deal listed is in Section S185, with tickets right around midfield priced at about $775. Plenty of lower-bowl seats can be found in the range of $196-$304, though.
Click the link below to see the most up-to-date prices and seating availability.
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Falcons vs. Bucs Week 1 2025 date, time
- Date: Sunday, Sep. 7
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
The Falcons will host the Bucs in Week 1 on Sunday, Sep. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The home of the Dirty Birds has a seating capacity of up to 75,000.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium seating map
Below is a seating chart for every game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta:
Atlanta Falcons 2025 schedule
Here's a look at the Falcons' schedule for the 2025 NFL season. You can buy tickets to every Atlanta game by clicking this link.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | vs. Buccaneers | 1 p.m. |
| 2 | Sunday, Sept. 14 | at Vikings | 8:20 p.m. |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | at Panthers | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Commanders | 1 p.m. |
| 5 | BYE | -- | -- |
| 6 | Monday, Oct. 13 | vs. Bills | 7:15 p.m. |
| 7 | Sunday, Oct. 19 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | vs. Dolphins | 1 p.m. |
| 9 | Sunday, Nov. 2 | at Patriots | 1 p.m. |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | at Colts (Germany) | 9:30 a.m. |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | vs. Panthers | 1 p.m. |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Saints | 4:25 p.m. |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | at Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Seahawks | 1 p.m. |
| 15 | Thursday, Dec. 11 | at Buccaneers | 8:15 p.m. |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. |
| 17 | Monday, Dec. 29 | vs. Rams | 8:15 p.m. |
| 18 | TBA | vs. Saints | TBA |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 schedule
Here's a look at the Bucs' schedule for the 2025 NFL season. You can purchase tickets to any Tampa Bay game by clicking here.
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 1 | Sunday, Sept. 7 | at Falcons | 1 p.m. |
| 2 | Monday, Sept. 15 | at Texans (MNF) | 7 p.m. |
| 3 | Sunday, Sept. 21 | vs. Jets | 1 p.m. |
| 4 | Sunday, Sept. 28 | vs. Eagles | 1 p.m. |
| 5 | Sunday, Oct. 5 | at Seahawks | 4:05 p.m. |
| 6 | Sunday, Oct. 12 | vs. 49ers | 1 p.m. |
| 7 | Monday, Oct. 20 | at Lions (MNF) | 7 p.m. |
| 8 | Sunday, Oct. 26 | at Saints | 4:05 p.m. |
| 9 | BYE | — | — |
| 10 | Sunday, Nov. 9 | vs. Patriots | 1 p.m. |
| 11 | Sunday, Nov. 16 | at Bills | 1 p.m. |
| 12 | Sunday, Nov. 23 | at Rams (SNF) | 8:20 p.m. |
| 13 | Sunday, Nov. 30 | vs. Cardinals | 1 p.m. |
| 14 | Sunday, Dec. 7 | vs. Saints | 1 p.m. |
| 15 | Thursday, Dec. 11 | vs. Falcons (TNF) | 8:15 p.m. |
| 16 | Sunday, Dec. 21 | at Panthers | 4:30 p.m. |
| 17 | Sunday, Dec. 28 | at Dolphins | 1 p.m. |
| 18 | Sunday, Jan. 4 | vs. Panthers | TBD |