When Does the Regular Season Start for the NFL?
The NFL regular season is set to begin on Thursday, September 10th.
Make sure you’re ready for some football action by checking out our guide on when the regular season starts for the NFL.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) regular season typically begins the week after Labor Day in early September and ends in late December or early January. After the completion of the regular season, six teams from each of the league’s two conferences advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in theSuper Bowl, which is usually held in the first Sunday in February and is played between the champions of the NFC and AFC.
History of the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is the pinnacle of American football. It was founded in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL operated as a single entity until 1966 when it merged with the upstart American Football League (AFL). This provided a much-needed boost to professional football and ushered in an era of unprecedented prosperity for the NFL.
The regular season typically kicks off on the Thursday night following Labor Day. This year, the season will start on September 10, 2020. The season will consist of 17 weeks, culminating with Super Bowl LVI on February 6, 2022.
The regular season
The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins the weekend after Labor Day in September and ends in December or early January. After the regular season, six teams from each conference (NFC and AFC) advance to the NFL playoffs. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament that culminates with the AFC and NFC Championship Games, scheduled for the first Sunday in February. The winners of each conference’s championship game then advance to the Super Bowl, which is held on the first Sunday in February (or occasionally the last Sunday in January) and is televised globally.
The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the biggest and most important American football game of the year. It is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The game is played between the champion of the NFC (National Football Conference) and the champion of the AFC (American Football Conference). The winner is crowned as the NFL champion.
Conclusion
The regular season for the National Football League (NFL) typically starts the week after Labor Day, which is the first Monday in September. It generally runs for 17 weeks, ending in early January. During this time, each of the league’s 32 teams plays 16 games.
