When Does the NFL Season Start?
The NFL season is set to begin on September 10th.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins on the weekend following the first Monday of September (i.e., the weekend following Labor Day). Each season consists of sixteen games played by each of the league’s thirty-two teams.
The Pre-Season
It all starts with the NFL Draft in late April, which is when each team selects the college football players they hope will one day become NFL superstars. Then comes rookie minicamp and OTAs (organized team activities), which is basically practice for the rookies and young players. Training camp starts in late July/early August, and that’s when the realness begins — roster cuts, joint practices with other teams, and four preseason games.
The Regular Season
The National Football League (NFL) regular season begins on the weekend following the first Monday of September (i.e., the weekend after Labor Day). Each team plays 16 games during the regular season, which runs until late December or early January. The NFL playoffs begin shortly thereafter, consisting of six teams from each conference (a total of 12 teams). The playoffs culminate in early February with the NFL’s biggest game, the Super Bowl.
The Post-Season
The NFL season starts the week after Labor Day. Regular season games are typically held from September to December. The post-season playoffs begin in January and the Super Bowl is played in February.
Conclusion
The NFL season usually starts the week after Labor Day. This year, the season will begin on Thursday, September 10th.
