315 days until the NFL season
Thursday, September 9, 2027Expected dateCounted in New York time. Today is not included.
In weeks, months and sleeps
Weeks and months are counted from today in New York time, the same way as the day count. "Sleeps" is the number of nights before the NFL season, which is the same as the days if you count tonight.
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About this countdown
The NFL season traditionally opens on the Thursday after Labor Day, with the Super Bowl champions at home. The schedule comes out in May, so until then the date here is marked as expected. The clock runs to 8:20 pm Eastern, the usual kickoff time.
- The 2027 kickoff game is expected on Thursday, September 9.
- The first Sunday of games follows three days later.
- The full schedule, with every matchup and time, is released in May.
Questions people ask
How many days until the NFL season?
The number at the top of this page, counted in whole days to the kickoff game, with today not included.
When does the NFL season start?
On the Thursday after Labor Day. The kickoff game is expected on Thursday, September 9, 2027.
When is the Super Bowl?
In February. There is a Super Bowl countdown on this site.
On your lock screen
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