The unveiling of the 2024 [National Football League] NFL schedule 2024 Release Date is May 15 (at 8 p.m. ET), aligning with historical patterns of schedule releases in recent years. Typically falling within the second week of May, the exact date can vary based on various factors.
The upcoming NFL season is slated to kick off on September 5, 2024, with the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, hosting the NFL Kickoff Game. Scheduled to wrap up on January 5, 2025, the regular season’s final weekend will exclusively feature intra-division matchups, a tradition upheld since 2010.
Playoffs are set to commence on January 11, 2025, culminating in Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9, 2025. The Pro Bowl is earmarked for February 2, 2025, with the location yet to be determined.
For the 2024 NFL season, an 18-week schedule is in place, with each of the 32 teams playing 17 games. This includes matchups against teams from their division, conference, and the opposing conference, as well as games against teams that finished in similar positions within their respective divisions the previous season.
The division pairings for the 2024 season are as follows:
| Highlights of the 2024 season are planned to include the following, with all specific teams and kickoff times planned to be announced in May 2024. | Regular season | |
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| Duration | September 5, 2024– January 5, 2025 | |
| Playoffs | ||
| Start date | January 11, 2025 | |
| Super Bowl LIX | ||
| Date | February 9, 2025 | |
| Site | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Pro Bowl | ||
| Date | February 2, 2025 | |
| Site | TBA | |
| Patriots |
- Bills
- Dolphins
- Jets
- Bengals
- Ravens
- Steelers
- Browns
- Colts
- Titans
- Jaguars
- Texans
- Broncos
- Chiefs
- Raiders
AFC teams: West, North, South, East
- Cowboys
- Giants
- Eagles
- Commanders
- Bears
- Lions
- Packers
- Vikings
- Falcons
- Panthers
- Saints
- Buccaneers
- Cardinals
- Rams
- Seahawks
NFC teams: West, North, South, East
The 2024 NFL season marks the league’s 105th edition, slated to kick off on September 5, 2024, with the NFL Kickoff Game hosted by the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City team. The regular season’s final game is scheduled for January 5, 2025. Playoffs are set to commence on January 11, culminating with Super Bowl LIX, to be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9.
In terms of rule changes, decisions were made during the NFL Owners’ Meeting on March 25–26. Notably, the Kickoff Game will launch the season on September 5, 2024, with Kansas City expected to host. Moreover, the NFL intends to feature five international games as part of the NFL International Series in 2024.
