When Does the NFL Season Start?
Get geared up for some football! Check out our post on when the NFL season starts so you can be sure to catch all the action.
Introduction
The National Football League season usually starts in September and ends in January or February. However, the NFL has been known to start the season as early as August, and the playoffs can extend into February or even March.
The Start of the NFL Season
The NFL season usually starts in September. This year, the season will start on September 10th. The first game of the season is usually the Thursday night game, which is between the defending Super Bowl champions and another team.
Pre-Season
Pre-season games began on August 1, with the Carolina Panthers facing the Baltimore Ravens at the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio. The 2019 NFL season will kick off on Thursday, September 5, when the Chicago Bears travel to Soldier Field to face the Green Bay Packers in the NFL’s annual kickoff game.
The regular season will conclude on December 29, with 16 games scheduled for that Sunday. The playoffs will begin the following week with the wild-card round. The final game of the season — Super Bowl LIV — is set for Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Regular Season
The NFL regular season typically kicks off on the Thursday following Labor Day. This date falls in early September.
The regular season is then followed by the NFL playoffs, which culminate in the league’s championship game, the Super Bowl.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the NFL season typically starts in September and ends in December. However, there are often delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can check the NFL website for updated information on when the season will start.
