After a long spring and summer, football is finally back, and the NFL kicks off tonight with an epic Superbowl 50 rematch between reigning champion Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. The game will be held at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, with kick off at 8:30 P.M. EST. The 2016 season will kick off with the matchup that ended the 2015 season. The last time that happened was 1970, when the season began with a Super Bowl rematch pitting Kansas City and Minnesota.
The 2016 season will kick off with the previous year’s Superbowl matchup. The last time that happened was 1970, when the season began with a Super Bowl rematch pitting Kansas City and Minnesota. The defending champion Broncos come in to the season as a much different team. Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning retired at the end of last season. His position is now being played by former 7th round pick and Northwestern grad Trevor Siemian. Siemian beat out former Jets and Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez for the starting job.
As for the Panthers, they are hungry to get back to the big game. During the offseason, the Panthers Pro Bowl cornerback Josh Norman signed with the Washington Redskins. However, the Panthers also gained a player in wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who is coming back from a torn ACL. Benjamin was a stud during his 2014 rookie season, catching 73 passes for 1,003 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Even though the Panthers are on the road, Carolina is a 3 point favorite over the defending champions, so you know it’s going to be a great game! The NFL is finally back, so find out how to live stream the first game of the 2016 season below!
Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Viewing Details
Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
Time: 8:30 P.M. EST
Location: Sports Authority Field at Mile High
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: NBCSports
Betting Line / Total: Carolina -3 / 41.5 Points
How to Watch Broncos vs. Panthers Live Stream Online
The NFL kickoff game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET. For those with a television subscription, the game can be watched on the NBC broadcast network. Those without a television can catch a live-stream on NBC Live, which requires a log-in.
How to Watch Broncos vs. Panthers Live Stream on Mobile
Streaming on smartphones is only available to Verizon wireless customers, who can watch for free via the NFL Mobile App. You can download the app for free at App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft App Store.
Since the game is being aired on NBC, it is also available to be streamed on the NBC Sports app. You can download the NBC Sports App onApp Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft App Store.
Superbowl 50 Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR0qOk_pcyg
