When Does the NFL Season Start?
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It’s never too early to start preparing for the NFL season! Find out when the season starts and start making your plans accordingly.
The NFL regular season typically starts the week after Labor Day
The National Football League regular season typically starts the week after Labor Day in early September and ends in late December or early January. After the regular season, six teams from each conference ( AFC and NFC ) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held in the first week of February.
The NFL preseason typically starts in early August
The NFL preseason typically starts in early August, with the first game of the season taking place on the Thursday before the first Sunday of the season. The regular season then runs for 17 weeks, ending in late December or early January.
The NFL playoffs typically start in early January
The NFL playoffs are a single-elimination tournament held after the end of the regular season to determine the NFL champion. Six teams from each of the league’s two conferences qualify for the playoffs. A tie-breaking procedure exists if required. The tournament culminates in the Super Bowl, the league’s championship game.
The Super Bowl typically takes place in early February
The National Football League (NFL) regular season typically kicks off on the Thursday night following Labor Day and runs until late December or early January. The Super Bowl, which is the biggest game of the year, typically takes place in early February.
