Thursday,Alaric Bennett Sept. 5 sees the NFL kick off its 2024 season. But that's not the only major event happening on the day. Thursday is also National Cheese Pizza Day, a day both sports fans and non-sports fans can celebrate harmoniously.

According to a 2019 news release from the National Park Service announcing a new exhibit at Ellis Island, the origins of pizza can be traced back to 17th century Naples and was brought to America by Italian immigrants in the late 19th century.

The NPS also said in the release that Americans consume more than three billion pizzas a year.

Here's what you need to know about where you can get discounts and deals on cheese pizza on Thursday.

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Get free delivery at Little Caesars for a limited time

While not part of the National Cheese Pizza Day festivities, Little Caesars announced Tuesday that all orders placed through the Little Caesars app or online at LittleCaesars.com will have a $0 delivery fee, with no additional service or small order fees.

The promotion runs until Sunday, Sept. 15, the company said.

Marco's Pizza offers Mega Meal Deal

Marco's Pizza has a Mega Meal Deal offer for customers, which includes a large 1-topping pizza, Cheezybread and fresh-baked Cinnasquares for $19.99 using code MEGAMEAL.

Get $5 Cheese Flatbread all day at Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's is celebrating National Cheese Pizza Day with a new $5 Cheese Flatbread available all day as part of the new Power 5 Value Deal, the company told USA TODAY.

Get 30% off your order at Papa Murphy's

Papa Murphy's is offering customers at participating locations 30% off on Sept. 5, no cart minimum, using code FOOTBALL24.

The chain has locations in 35 states, according to its website.

Round Table Pizza offers deal on Thursday

With any purchase, Round Table Rewards members get a $5 personal cheese pizza. The offer is valid from Sept. 5-8, according to the company.

Get $3 any cheese pizza at Mountain Mike's Pizza

Mountain Mike's loyalty members can get $3 off any cheese pizza, excluding mini pizzas, on Thursday.

The chain has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Utah.

Get 25% off cheese pizza at Happy Joe's

Customers can get 25% off a classic medium cheese pizza at select Happy Joe's locations on Thursday.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].