2025 NFL Kickoff Festival Touches Down in Brisbane This September
Register for your free event access to the NFL Kickoff Festival on the NFL OnePass App.
Get ready, Australia — the NFL is back and bigger than ever!
The 2025 NFL Kickoff Festival is taking over Felons Barrel Hall in Brisbane on Saturday, 6 September, bringing all the energy, action, and atmosphere to celebrate the opening of the 2025 NFL Season.
Join us for a massive day of football and live entertainment — kicking off with live NFL action as the LA Chargers take on the Kansas City Chiefs, and wrapping up with a headline set from Australian DJ Cyril — all before Brisbane’s iconic RiverFire lights up the night.
Entry is free — those who pre-register will go into the draw to win epic prizes!
Download the NFL OnePass app to register for the event.
Use your unique OnePass to check in at various activations throughout the event for a chance to win epic prizes — including tickets to the inaugural NFL Melbourne game in September 2026.
Note: Each adult must register and can include up to five children per entry.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just looking for a fun day out with the family, the NFL Kickoff Festival has something for everyone.
See you there!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, 6 September 2025
Time (all time is in AEST)
- 8:00AM – External Precinct & Activations Open
- 8:30 AM – Felons Barrell Hall Doors Open
- 10:00 AM – Live Stream: LA Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs (Live from São Paulo, Brazil)
- 1:00 PM – Live performance by Cyril
- 2:00 PM – Event Concludes
Location: Felons Barrel Hall, Howard Smith Wharves – 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane
Cost: FREE (Register your interest on the NFL OnePass App)
WHAT TO EXPECT
NFL Fan Zone Experience
Step into the Barrel Hall as we bring the action with LA Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs, livestreamed from Brazil on YouTube—one of the biggest matchups of opening weekend! And step into the activation precinct for
- Flag Football Fan Zone – Show off your skills in a series of physical challenges
- Team Zones – Activations from the Raiders, Rams, Seahawks, and Eagles, including Challenges, giveaways, mascot appearances and more
- Photo Ops – Snap a pic with The Vince Lombardi Trophy and enter our team locker room experience.
- Madden NFL Gaming Lounge and more.
Live Performance by DJ Cyril
A major highlight of the day will be a live performance by chart-topping Australian DJ, Cyril.
Hailing from rural NSW and now lighting up stages worldwide, Cyril’s viral remix of “Stumblin’ In” has taken the internet by storm, earning platinum status globally and racking up over 51 million views. With collaborations alongside James Blunt and Dean Lewis, plus nominations across the ARIA, Rolling Stone, and EDM Awards, his set promises to deliver pure energy and emotion.
Expect hits like:
- Stumblin’ In
- Tears Dry Tonight (feat. James Blunt)
- Fall At Your Feet (feat. Dean Lewis)
- Still Into You
- The Sound of Silence (Remix)
Getting There
Felons Barrel Hall is located at the eastern end of Howard Smith Wharves, beneath Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, plan ahead, and follow event signage.
Don’t Miss Out – Register Now!
The NFL Kickoff Festival is FREE but registration is your key to unlocking exclusive prizing.
Register your interest now on the NFL OnePass App.
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For more information on the 2025 NFL Kickoff Festival including a full list of interactive activities, exclusive digital content, download the NFL OnePass app. NFL OnePass provides up-to-date information, digital content and a chance to win exclusive prizes – including tickets to the 2026 NFL Melbourne game.
The NFL Kickoff Festival will be fully accessible to all attendees. For more details on mobility assistance, parking, transportation options and road closures, fans can check the Know Before You Go information, which will be released over the coming weeks.