When Does the 2021 NFL Season Begin?
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The 2021 NFL season is set to begin on September 9th. However, there are a lot of variables that could impact the start of the season. Here’s everything you need to know.
Introduction
The 2021 NFL season is set to begin on Thursday, September 9th. All teams will play 17 regular season games. The regular season will end on January 9th, 2022. The playoffs are scheduled to begin on January 15th, 2022 and will conclude with the 2022 Super Bowl on February 6th, 2022.
What Happened Last Season?
In the 2020 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs won their second Super Bowl in franchise history, blowing out the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Miami.
This season will look to build on that excitement, with a number of intriguing storylines and talented teams gunning for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy next February.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming NFL season, including key dates, schedule information and more.
The Offseason
In the NFL, the offseason is the period each year when no games are scheduled. For most teams, the offseason begins when the team’s final game ends, and lasts until the following season’s training camp begins. During this time, teams may sign free-agent players to fill holes on their rosters, make trades involving players and draft picks, and hold organized team activities (OTAs). The NFL Draft is also held during the offseason.
The Draft
The NFL draft is an event that takes place every year in April, in which NFL teams select new players for their rosters. The 2021 NFL draft will take place from April 29-May 1.
Training Camp
The 2021 NFL season is tentatively scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 9th. The regular season will end on Sunday, January 9th, and the playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, January 15th. Training camp is set to begin on July 27th for rookies and veterans, with the first preseason game taking place on August 12th.
Preseason
The 2021 NFL preseason is scheduled to begin on August 5, 2021, with the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game. The game will be televised nationally on NBC. The preseason will culminate with Super Bowl LVI, which is scheduled to be held on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The Regular Season
The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2021 and end on January 3, 2022. The playoffs will then take place from January 8–10 and January 15–17, with the 2021 NFL Pro Bowl slated for January 23 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Playoffs
The NFL playoffs are a single-elimination tournament held after the regular season to determine the NFL champion. Six teams from each of the league’s two conferences qualify for the playoffs. A tie-breaking procedure exists if required. The tournament culminates in the Super Bowl, the league’s championship game.
Conclusion
The 2021 NFL season is set to begin on Thursday, September 9th. The regular season will conclude on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022. The playoffs are scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 8th and the Super Bowl is set for Sunday, February 6th.
