When Does the NFL Season Start in 2021?
Find out when the NFL season starts in 2021 so you can start planning your viewing schedule.
Introduction
The NFL regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9th, 2021. The first game of the season will be between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers, two of the most successful teams in recent years. preseason games will begin August 5th, with the Hall of Fame game between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Regular Season
The 2021 NFL regular season is expected to begin on September 9, 2021 and end on January 9, 2022. The playoffs are scheduled to begin on January 15, 2022 and the Super Bowl is scheduled for February 6, 2022.
Preseason
The NFL preseason is the period each year during which NFL teams play several not-for-the-record exhibition games before the regular season. The preseason schedule typically runs from early August to early September.
During the preseason, NFL teams select their 53-player roster for the regular season. However, some teams carry more than 53 players on their rosters during the preseason, giving them the opportunity to evaluate additional players. Preseason games are generally a combination of starters who play for a limited time and reserve players who see more significant playing time.
Conclusion
The NFL regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9th, 2021.
