When Does the First Game of the NFL Season Start?
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The first game of the NFL season will be played on Thursday, September 10th.
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 North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world.
The NFL regular season typically kicks off on the Thursday night following Labor Day in early September and runs for 17 weeks until late December or early January. So, when does the first game of the NFL season start?
This year, the first game of the NFL season will be between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears on Thursday, September 5th at 8:20pm EST.
The First Game of the Season is on a Thursday
The first game of the season is on a Thursday. This is because the NFL wants to have all the teams playing on the same day. Having all the teams playing on the same day makes it fair for all the teams. The first game of the season is usually between two good teams. This makes it more exciting for the fans.
The First Game is Usually the Kickoff Game
The first game of the NFL season is usually the kickoff game, which is a primetime game that is nationally televised. The game is typically played on a Thursday night, but occasionally it is played on a Wednesday night.
The kickoff game has traditionally been played on the Thursday night before Labor Day, but in recent years it has been played as early as the Saturday night before Labor Day. In 2016, for example, the first game of the season was played on a Saturday night (September 3).
In 2017, the first game of the season will be played on Thursday, September 7.
The First Game is Followed by Sunday and Monday Night Football
The start of the NFL regular season is fast approaching, with the first game scheduled for Thursday, September 5th. This will be followed by Sunday and Monday Night Football games throughout the season.
Conclusion
The first game of the NFL season will be played on Thursday, September 10th.
