What Time Do The Nfl Games Start On Sunday?
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It’s NFL Sunday! Find out what time your favorite team is playing today.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season.
The NFL schedule typically release in May, but due to the on-going pandemic, the 2021 schedule has not yet been announced. However, we do know that each team will play 17 games in 2021 instead of 16.
What time do the NFL games start on Sunday?
The NFL games start at different times on Sunday depending on what time zone you are in. The Eastern Time Zone games start at 1:00 pm, the Central Time Zone games start at noon, the Mountain Time Zone games start at 11:00 am, and the Pacific Time Zone games start at 10:00 am.
The early game
The early game on Sunday will typically start at 1:00 p.m. EST, 10:00 a.m. PST. This game will be followed by the late game, which will start at 4:05 p.m. EST, 1:05 p.m. PST.
The late game
The late game on Sunday afternoon is always the featured game. It will start at 4:25 pm EST. This is the game that is shown on FOX in almost every market. Usually, there are two other games being played at 1 pm and 4:05 or 4:15 pm, but they are not as widely available.
Conclusion
The NFL regular season typically runs from September through December. The playoffs then take place in January, with the Super Bowl being played the first week of February. So, if you’re wondering what time do the NFL games start on Sunday, the answer is usually around 1:00pm ET during the regular season, and around 3:00pm ET during the playoffs. Of course, times can vary depending on TV schedules and other factors, so it’s always best to check your local listings.
