When Does the 2021 NFL Football Season Start?
The 2021 NFL season is set to begin on September 9th. All 32 teams will be in action on opening weekend.
Introduction
The wait is finally over! After months of speculation and anticipation, we now know when the 2021 NFL Football season will officially begin. According to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the regular season will kick off on Thursday, September 9th.
This date is subject to change depending on how the league decides to handle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but for now, fans can start planning their game-watching parties and making sure their fantasy football rosters are ready to go. So mark your calendars and get ready for some exciting football action!
What Happened Last Season?
The 2020 NFL regular season began on Thursday, September 10, 2020, and ended on Sunday, January 3, 2021. The playoffs began the following weekend with Wild Card Weekend. The 2021 Super Bowl is scheduled for Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
What Happened Last Season?
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV by a score of 31-20. This was the Chiefs’ first Super Bowl victory in 50 years, and their first championship since 1970. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named Super Bowl MVP for his contributions in leading his team to victory.
Who’s Playing Who?
The first NFL game of the 2021 season will be played on September 9th, 2021. The teams who will be playing in this game have not been announced yet. The regular season will end on January 3rd, 2022, with the playoffs beginning on January 8th and culminating with the Super Bowl on February 6th, 2022.
What’s the Schedule?
The 2021 NFL regular season is tentatively scheduled to begin on September 9th and end on January 9th, 2022. The playoffs will then conclude on February 6th, 2022 with Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Conclusion
The 2021 NFL Football season is set to begin on Thursday, September 9th.
