The National Football League (NFL) 2026 season kicks off on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The NFL is the most-watched sports league in the United States, comprising 32 teams across two conferences — NFC and AFC. The regular season runs from September through January, culminating in the Super Bowl in February. The Kickoff Game is traditionally played on the Thursday following Labor Day weekend, usually featuring the defending Super Bowl champion at home.
The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The NFL has 32 teams divided into the NFC (National Football Conference) and AFC (American Football Conference), each with 16 teams.
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for February 2027. The exact date and venue will be confirmed by the NFL.
Use the live countdown above to see the exact number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds until NFL Season Kickoff.
The NFL 2026 season opener kicks off at 8:20 PM ET (UTC-4) on Thursday Night Football.