The full 2026-27 NFL season, including the playoffs, will run between 8 September 2026 – 14 February 2027 when NFL's season finale, Super Bowl LXI, will bring the action to a close.
The regular season takes place between 9 September 2026 – 10 January 2027, 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 2026, International Series games are scheduled for the Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain, and UK.
Key NFL schedule dates include:
- Hall of Fame – 6 August to 8 August 2026
- Preseason – 13 August to 29 August 2026
- Regular Season – 9 September 2026 to 10 January 2027
- Playoffs – 15 January to 14 February 2027
For more information on the season, see our 2026-27 NFL Schedule Guide.