About NFL Season Countdown Tool

Get ready for the NFL Season! Our real-time timer tracks every moment until the next NFL regular season kicks off. As of today, there are left until the thrilling start of the season. Use our live countdown and calculator below to plan your game day celebrations!

Live Countdown to NFL Season

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What is the NFL Season?

The NFL Season is the annual regular season of the National Football League, featuring 32 teams playing 17 games each over 18 weeks, culminating in the playoffs and Super Bowl. It’s a time for fans to rally behind their teams, enjoy thrilling games, and celebrate football culture.

Significance of the NFL Season

Unites fans across the globe with exciting games and rivalries.
Showcases athletic excellence and strategic gameplay.
Brings communities together through game day traditions like tailgating and watch parties.

NFL Season Start Dates

The NFL Season typically starts on the Thursday after Labor Day. The next season begins on the target date. Here are the start dates for upcoming years:

2025: September 4
2026: September 10
2027: September 9
2028: September 7
2029: September 6
2030: September 5
2031: September 4
2032: September 9
2033: September 8

Origin of the NFL Season

The NFL was founded in 1920, with the regular season structure evolving over decades. The modern 17-game season, starting after Labor Day, began in 2021, designed to maximize fan engagement and competitive balance.

How to Use the NFL Season Countdown

Pre-set to the next NFL Season—start counting instantly.
View live countdown. Try our Deadline Calculator.
Refreshes automatically with your local time. Compare with our Time Zone Converter.

Key Features

Live timer updates targeting the next NFL Season start.
Accurate, real-time countdown. Check out our Days Between Dates tool.
Free and easy to use. Explore our How Many Days Until calculator.

Calculate Days Until NFL Season

Want to calculate days from a specific date? Enter a date to find out how many days until the next NFL Season (default: today):

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Tips for Celebrating NFL Season

Make the NFL Season kickoff unforgettable with these ideas:

Host a Game Day Party: Invite friends, deck out in team gear, and enjoy game day snacks.
Join a Fantasy Football League: Draft your team and compete with friends throughout the season.
Tailgate at the Stadium: Arrive early, grill food, and soak in the pre-game atmosphere.

Need more planning tools? Use our How Many Days Until Calculator for other events!

How to Calculate Days Manually

No calculator? Here's how to count days to the next NFL Season by hand:

Method 1: Simple Subtraction

If today is in September of the target year:

Subtract today’s date from the NFL Season start date.
Example: On September 1, the target year, subtract to get remaining days.

If today is before September of the target year:

Add remaining days in the current month, days in the months until August, plus the NFL Season start date in September.
Example: On June 26, 2025, calculate days to the next NFL Season.

Tip: Use this table for days in each month or try our Days Between Dates Calculator:

Month	Days
June 2025	30
July 2025	31
August 2025	31
September 2025	30

Method 2: Use Google Sheets or Excel

Enter this formula in a cell to get days from today:

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Or, from a specific date (e.g., in cell A1):

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Work Days Until NFL Season

Planning a work-related project for the NFL Season start? Estimate workdays (excluding weekends and holidays):

Roughly 5 workdays per week.
Subtract holidays (e.g., Vietnam National Day, Independence Day).
Example: workdays, assuming two holidays.

Need precision? Use our Business Day Calculator.

Why NFL Season?

The NFL Season is a cultural phenomenon, bringing fans together to cheer for their teams, enjoy epic moments, and celebrate the spirit of football. Whether it’s a thrilling touchdown or a game-winning field goal, our countdown tool helps you gear up for the action. Share your countdown to plan with friends!

How Many Days Until NFL Season