When Does the NFL Season Start?
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The NFL season is just around the corner, so make sure you’re prepared! Here’s everything you need to know about when the season starts.
The regular season begins the week after Labor Day in September
The regular season begins the week after Labor Day in September and ends in December or early January. The playoffs follow, culminating in the development bowl game, which is usually held the first Sunday in February.
Preseason games begin in August
The NFL season officially kicks off with the preseason in August. However, the regular season doesn’t start until September.
The preseason is when teams play exhibition games to prepare for the regular season. These games don’t count towards a team’s record.
The regular season is when teams play against each other to try and make it to the playoffs.
The NFL playoffs begin in January. The two best teams from each conference (NFC and AFC) face off in the Super Bowl to determine the NFL champion.
The NFL season ends in January or February with the Super Bowl
most important event of the year. The National Football League (NFL) season usually starts in September and ends in January or February with the Super Bowl, the league’s championship game.
