When Does the 2021 NFL Preseason Start?
The 2021 NFL preseason will begin on August 5 and continue through August 28. The regular season will begin on September 9 and end on January 3, 2022.
The NFL preseason is a time for teams to experiment with their rosters and game plans. The regular season is when the games count and teams are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
Introduction
The National Football League preseason is the period each year during which NFL teams play several not-for-the-record exhibition games before the regular season commences. The 2021 NFL preseason is scheduled to begin on August 5 and end on September 3.
The 2021 NFL Preseason Schedule
The 2021 NFL preseason is scheduled to begin on August 5, 2021 and end on September 3, 2021. The regular season is set to begin on September 9, 2021.
Key Dates for the 2021 NFL Preseason
Below are all the key dates for the 2021 NFL preseason, which will be held Aug. 5-Sept. 3.
-Aug. 5-9: Preseason Week 1 (all teams)
-Aug. 12-16: Preseason Week 2 (all teams)
-Aug. 19-23: Preseason Week 3 (all teams)
-Aug. 26-30: Preseason Week 4 (all teams)
-Sept. 3: Roster cuts to 53 players
Conclusion
The 2021 NFL preseason is slated to begin on Sunday, August 8. The first full week of preseason games will be played August 12-16. The regular season is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 9.
