When Is the NFL Season?

The NFL season typically kicks off in early September and runs through late December or early January. However, the specific dates can vary from year to year.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) regular season typically begins in September and ends in December. The playoffs then follow in January. The exact dates of the NFL season may vary slightly from year to year, but the overall structure of the season remains the same.

The NFL Season

The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins on the weekend following the Labor Day holiday (the first Monday in September). From that point on, there are 17 weeks of play, which are broken down into 16 regular-season games and one bye week for each team.

Pre-Season

Pre-season games are exhibition matches that occur before the start of the regular season. These are not required, but many teams choose to compete in a few to help prepare for the upcoming season. For ticketed fans, these offer a cheaper option to see their favorite team play live. The dates for pre-season games vary, but they typically occur between early August and late August.

The regular season is when each team plays 16 games against division rivals and non-division opponents. The season starts the week after Labor Day and ends in December or early January. The playoffs follow, culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held on the first Sunday in February.

Regular Season

The National Football League regular season begins on the weekend following the last Monday of September (the Monday after Labor Day) and ends in early January. Each team plays 16 games during the regular season, which runs for 17 weeks.

Post-Season

After the conclusion of the 17-week regular season, the NFL playoffs begin in January. Wildcard weekend (the opening round of the playoffs) is typically held the weekend after New Year’s Day. The Divisional Playoffs take place the following weekend, and the Conference Championships are played a week later. The Super Bowl, pitting the AFC and NFC champions against each other, is usually held on the last Sunday in January or on the first Sunday in February.

Conclusion

The NFL season typically runs from September to December, with the playoffs beginning in January and the Super Bowl taking place in February. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season was pushed back to start in September and end in January 2021.