Key NFL Dates
NFL major events: Combine, draft, free agency, season opener, playoffs, and Super Bowl.
Upcoming Events
NFL Spring League Meeting 2026
The NFL Spring League Meeting in Orlando where owners, coaches, and executives discuss league business including scheduling, rules changes, and other key decisions for the upcoming season.
NFL Training Camp Opens 2026
NFL teams report to training camp with veteran players. Rookie minicamps begin earlier in May.
NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026
The NFL preseason kicks off with the annual Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
NFL Preseason 2026
The three-week NFL preseason runs from August 6 through August 22, with teams playing three exhibition games before the regular season begins September 10.
NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Inductees: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri. Part of Football's Greatest Weekend, which includes the Hall of Fame Game on August 6.
NFL Roster Cutdown Day 2026
NFL teams must trim rosters from 90 to 53 players by 4:00 PM ET, setting their final regular-season rosters.
NFL Melbourne Game — 49ers vs Rams
The first-ever NFL regular-season game in Australia. The San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to kick off the 2026 NFL season in Week 1.
NFL 2026 Season Kickoff
The 2026 NFL regular season begins with the Super Bowl LX champion Seattle hosting the NFL Kickoff Game.
NFL Rio Game — Cowboys vs Ravens
Dallas Cowboys face Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of a record nine NFL international games in 2026.
NFL London Game — Browns vs Vikings
Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. One of three NFL London games in 2026.
NFL London Game — Jets vs Broncos
New York Jets vs Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
NFL London Game — Jaguars vs Rams
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium in London. Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
NFL Paris Game — Saints vs Browns
The first-ever NFL regular-season game in France. The New Orleans Saints host the Cleveland Browns at Stade de France in Paris as part of a record nine international games in 2026.
NFL Berlin Game 2026 - Falcons vs Colts
The first-ever regular season NFL game in Berlin. The Atlanta Falcons face the Indianapolis Colts at the Olympiastadion during Week 10, with kickoff at 3:30 PM local time. The Colts serve as the designated home team.
NFL Madrid Game — Dolphins vs Commanders
The NFL returns to Madrid with the Miami Dolphins facing the Washington Commanders at the Santiago Bernabeu. Part of a multiyear partnership with the City of Madrid, this is one of nine international games in the 2026 season.
NFL Thanksgiving Day Games 2026
Three NFL games on Thanksgiving Thursday featuring traditional Detroit and Dallas home games, plus a prime-time matchup. A Friday afternoon game also follows Thanksgiving weekend.
NFL Black Friday Game 2026
The third annual NFL Black Friday game on Amazon Prime Video, continuing the tradition of post-Thanksgiving football.
NFL Christmas Day Games 2026
NFL games on Christmas Day, which falls on a Friday in 2026. Netflix will exclusively stream select Christmas Day games as part of their three-year deal with the NFL.
NFL Regular Season Ends 2026
Final day of the 2026 NFL regular season. Week 18 games conclude before the Wild Card round begins January 16.
NFL Wild Card Round 2027
The Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.