The full 2025-26 NFL season, including the playoffs, will run between 4 September 2025 – 8 February 2026 when NFL's season finale, Super Bowl LX, will bring the action to a close.
The regular season takes place between 4 September 2025 – 4 January 2026, with every NFL team playing 17 games each. Most games are held in the United States, but the NFL International Series sees a number of regular season games played across the globe each year. In 2025, International Series games are scheduled for the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Spain.
Key NFL schedule dates include:
- Hall of Fame Weekend – 1 August to 3 August 2025
- Preseason – 8 August to 23 August 2025
- Regular Season – 4 September 2025 to 4 January 2026
- Playoffs – 10 January to 8 February 2026
For more information on the season, see our 2025-26 NFL Schedule Guide.