When Is the Regular Season for the NFL?
The regular season for the NFL typically runs from September to December. However, the exact dates can vary from year to year.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) regular season usually begins in September and ends in December. Each team plays 16 games during the regular season. The NFL playoffs begin in January and the Super Bowl, the championship game, is usually played in February.
History of the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world. The NFL was formed on August 20, 1920, as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The NFL agreed to merge with the American Football League (AFL) in 1966, and the first Super Bowl was held at the end of that season; the merger was completed in 1970. Today, the NFL has 16 games in its regular season.
The regular season
The National Football League regular season begins on the weekend following the Labor Day holiday (the first Monday in September in the United States). Prior to 1970, the regular season started as late as September 28. After the merger between the NFL and American Football League (AFL), the regular season schedule was set at 16 games per team, starting on September 21. The schedule has been fixed at 16 games since 1967, except for two strike-replacement seasons in 1982 and 1987.
From 1970 until 2009, the NFL schedule generally ran for 17 weeks (16 regular season games and one bye week), giving each team 16 Regular Season games and one bye week. The last time that happened was during 2009; since 2010, the NFL schedule has been structured so that all teams play 16 Regular Season games and have either one or two bye weeks, depending on how many teams are in their division and conference.
The playoffs
The NFL season consists of a regular season and a postseason. The regular season is 10 games long, and the playoffs are held at the end of the season. The Super Bowl is held at the end of the postseason.
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 by the winning teams of the NFL’s two conferences, the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the regular season for the NFL generally runs from September to December. However, there are exceptions to this rule, so it is always best to check with your favorite team or the League office to find out when their season will begin and end.
