Are There Any NFL Games on Saturday?
Contents
Check out this comprehensive list of every NFL game happening on Saturday this season.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is the professional American football league. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA), with the league changing its name to National Football League in 1922. The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world, the wealthiest professional sport league by revenue, and the sport league with the most valuable teams. The NFL’s 17-week regular season runs from early September to late December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, seven teams from each conference (four division winners and three wild card teams) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held on the first Sunday in February and is played between the champions of Conference.
What day are the NFL games usually on?
Most NFL games are played on Sundays, with a few games being played on Monday and Thursday nights. Occasionally, there will be a game on Saturday. The NFL playoffs are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays.
Why are there no NFL games on Saturday?
The National Football League (NFL) typically schedule their games on Sunday afternoon. However, there are also games occasionally held on Thursday night, Monday night, and Saturday. The majority of Saturday games occur during the playoffs.
The reason why there are no regular season NFL games on Saturday is because it is college football’s primary day of competition. College football has been played on Saturdays since 1869, and the NFL does not want to compete with that.
Another reason is that most high school football games are also played on Friday nights. If the NFL were to play on Saturday, it would take away from the high school game’s attendance and viewership.
Lastly, Saturdays are typically reserved for college football games in order to avoid competing with other popular sports such as baseball and basketball.
When is the NFL season?
The National Football League regular season typically kicks off on the Thursday night following the first Sunday of September (sometimes referred to as Labor Day weekend). The season ends on New Year’s Eve, and typically features each team playing 16 games over a 17-week schedule.
Conclusion
From what we can tell, there are no NFL games scheduled for Saturday, December 26th. This may be due to the fact that Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, and the NFL may not want to compete with the holiday.
