The NFL continues to dominate the headlines, even where there is no on-field action to talk about, with fans already wanting details of when the 2024-25 season is going to begin.
This year has already seen the Scouting Combine, the start of free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft take place, and eyes will now turn to the upcoming release of the schedule. Fans of all 32 teams are anxiously awaiting news about when and where their favourite teams will play starting in September. But when exactly will the NFL announce its 2024 lineup?
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When will next season’s NFL schedule be known?
The NFL’s 2024 season schedule will be announced on Wednesday, May 15. It will be announced at 20:00 Eastern Standard Time in the United States.
What are the key dates for the 2024 season?
Although it is not yet official, all indications are that the NFL season will kick off on Thursday, September 5, and following the league’s custom, the defending champions Kansas City Chiefs will play a home game on that night, with an opponent to be confirmed.
- Thursday, September 5, 2024: Regular Season begins
- Sunday, January 4, 2025: Last week of the Regular Season
- Saturday, January 11 and Sunday, January 12, 2025: Wild Card Round
- Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 2025: Divisional Round
- Sunday, January 26, 2025: Conference Championships
- Sunday, February 9, 2025: Super Bowl
Which games could grab attention?
With the knowledge that the Kansas City Chiefs will be looking for nothing less than a three-time championship, any of the games they play this season are bound to attract attention.
Likewise, the San Francisco 49ers will be closely watched in the National Conference as will the spectacular Detroit Lions.
