When Does the NFL League Start?
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It’s that time of year again! Get ready for some football with our guide to the NFL league start date.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is the most popular professional American football league in the United States. It was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself to the National Football League in 1922. The NFL is composed of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Each conference has four divisions that are made up of four teams each, for a total of 16 teams in each conference. The regular season is a 17-week schedule during which each team plays 16 games and has one bye week.
What is the NFL League?
The NFL League is a professional American football league. It was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, before changing its name to the National Football League in 1922. The NFL League consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference.
When does the NFL League Start?
The NFL League starts on September 5th.
Pre-Season
The National Football League pre-season is the period each year during which NFL teams play several not-for-the-record exhibition games before the regular season starts. Beginning with the latter part of the 1970s, most NFL teams have played four exhibitions, usually one per week over a four-week period prior to the start of the regular season.
Regular Season
The 2020 NFL regular season will begin on Thursday, September 10th.
Conclusion
The National Football League (NFL) regular season typically begins the week after Labor Day and ends the week after Christmas. The regular season consists of 16 games, played over 17 weeks.
