When Is Week 1 of the NFL?
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It’s that time of year again! The NFL is back and everyone is wondering when their favorite team will play. Check out this blog post to find out when Week 1 of the NFL season starts.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins on the weekend following the first Monday of September (i.e., the weekend after Labor Day in the United States). For example, if Labor Day is September 7, then the regular season would begin on September 11 or 12.
The specific date of each team’s first game is determined by a number of factors, including which teams are playing each other, what day of the week the game is being played on, and whether or not the game is being televised nationally. In recent years, the NFL has also started to schedule some games on Thursday night in order to give every team a chance to play in front of a national audience at least once during the season.
What day does Week 1 start on?
NFL Week 1 usually begins the Thursday after Labor Day. In 2020, NFL Week 1 began on Thursday, September 10.
What time do the games start on Week 1?
The first game of the NFL season is typically played on a Thursday night, but the Kickoff Game this year is on a Thursday, September 5. The full schedule for Week 1 (all times Eastern) is as follows:
Thursday, September 5
8:20 PM- Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos (Kickoff Game)
Sunday, September 8
1:00 PM- Cincinnati Bengals at Chicago Bears
4:25 PM- New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
4:25 PM- San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers
8:20 PM- Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Monday, September 9
What channel will the games be televised on?
Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season will begin on Thursday, September 5th. The first game of the season will be between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears, and will be televised on NBC.
Who is playing in the Thursday night game?
The Thursday night game in Week 1 of the NFL season is between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears.
Who is playing in the Monday night game?
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Giants
Conclusion
The NFL regular season generally runs from September through December. The playoffs start in January and the Super Bowl is usually played in February. That means that Week 1 of the NFL regular season is usually in early September. However, the exact date can vary from year to year. For example, in 2017, Week 1 starts on September 7th. In 2018, it will start on September 6th.
