NFL calendar
NFL key dates for Draft, free agency, season kickoff, Thanksgiving, playoffs, and the Super Bowl—with a one-click .ics calendar for Google, Apple, and Outlook.
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Date source: NFL.com important dates, league announcements, and projected recurring rules. Last updated 2026-05-15. Projected dates are marked until the league confirms them.
Calendar guide
How to use this NFL calendar
Scan key league dates below—Draft, kickoff, Thanksgiving, playoff rounds, and the Super Bowl—then subscribe once to sync them to your phone or laptop. This page focuses on milestones fans search for most, not every regular-season game.
Season format
How the NFL season works
The offseason runs from the Super Bowl through the Draft and free agency. Training camp and preseason lead into an 18-week regular season, then seven playoff games crown a champion on Super Bowl Sunday.
Highlighted dates
NFL dates fans look for first
Jump to high-intent milestones on the schedule table—useful if you came from search looking for the Draft, kickoff, playoffs, or Super Bowl.
League milestone
NFL Draft
All seven rounds over three nights—when fans track picks and trades.
League milestone
2026 NFL Season Kickoff
The first regular-season game marks the start of the 18-week schedule.
League milestone
NFL Thanksgiving Day Games
Holiday tradition with Detroit, Dallas, and primetime games across the league.
League milestone
NFL Wild Card Weekend
Playoffs begin with six Wild Card games across one weekend.
League milestone
Super Bowl LX
The NFL championship—Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium.
📍 Santa Clara, California
Key dates
NFL 2026 season timeline
NFL Scouting Combine
Prospects work out for teams in Indianapolis. The 2026 combine runs February 23–March 2.
Free agency opens
The new league year begins and clubs can sign unrestricted free agents after the legal tampering period.
NFL Draft
All seven rounds over three days. The 2026 draft is scheduled for late April.
Training camps
Teams report for summer camp and install playbooks before the preseason.
Preseason
Exhibition games help coaches evaluate rosters before the regular season.
2026 season kickoff
The regular season opens with a featured Wednesday night game to start the 18-week schedule.
Thanksgiving football
Traditional holiday games in Detroit and Dallas, plus additional primetime and streaming matchups.
Wild Card Weekend
Six Wild Card games—three per conference—open the playoffs.
Divisional Round
The top seed in each conference hosts the lowest remaining seed; the other two winners meet.
Conference Championships
AFC and NFC title games decide the two Super Bowl participants.
Super Bowl LXI
The NFL championship at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California—the latest February Super Bowl date to date.
What is included
League milestones vs. full schedule
The NFL releases the complete team-by-team schedule each spring. This calendar is built for fans who want Draft, kickoff, Thanksgiving, playoff rounds, and the Super Bowl in one subscribed feed—without importing hundreds of individual games.
When the league confirms new dates or moves a playoff window, the page and .ics feed can be updated so subscribers keep a single source of truth.
Source and updates
Schedule update policy
Dates marked confirmed follow NFL.com announcements. Projected dates use recurring league patterns until official confirmation.
Source: NFL.com important dates, league announcements, and projected recurring rules. Last updated 2026-05-15.
Subscribe guide
Add NFL key dates to your calendar app
Subscribe once to keep Draft weekend, opening week, Thanksgiving, playoff rounds, and the Super Bowl on the same calendar as your personal events.
Import to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook
Google Calendar
Download the .ics file and import it in Google Calendar settings, or subscribe by URL so date changes sync automatically.
Apple Calendar
Use Subscribe by URL on iPhone, iPad, or Mac for a live NFL milestones calendar alongside your daily schedule.
Outlook
Import the feed on Outlook web or desktop so playoff weekends and the Super Bowl appear with your work and personal events.
Season key dates
NFL schedule 2026
Combine, free agency, Draft, kickoff, Thanksgiving, playoff rounds, and the Super Bowl in one table. Subscribe once to sync milestones to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
| Date | Event | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 | Super Bowl LX | Santa Clara, California | Confirmed |
| Feb 23 - Mar 2 | NFL Scouting Combine | Indianapolis, IN | Confirmed |
| Mar 11 | NFL Free Agency Begins | TBA | Confirmed |
| Apr 23 - Apr 25 | NFL Draft | TBA | Confirmed |
| Jul 22 | NFL Training Camps Open | TBA | Projected |
| Aug 6 | NFL Preseason Begins | TBA | Projected |
| Sep 9 | 2026 NFL Season Kickoff | TBA | Confirmed |
| Nov 26 | NFL Thanksgiving Day Games | TBA | Projected |
| Jan 16 - Jan 18 | NFL Wild Card Weekend | TBA | Projected |
| Jan 23 - Jan 24 | NFL Divisional Playoffs | TBA | Projected |
| Jan 31 | NFL Conference Championships | TBA | Projected |
| Feb 14 | Super Bowl LXI | Inglewood, California (SoFi Stadium) | Projected |
Upcoming events2026-2027
January
NFL Wild Card Weekend
NFL Divisional Playoffs
NFL Conference Championships
NFL Wild Card Weekend (Proj.)
February
Super Bowl LXI
NFL championship game for the 2026 season.
NFL Scouting Combine (Proj.)
Super Bowl LXII (Proj.)
Projected NFL championship for the 2027 season.
March
NFL Free Agency Begins (Proj.)
April
NFL Draft (Proj.)
July
NFL Training Camps Open
Teams report for summer camp ahead of the preseason.
August
NFL Preseason Begins
September
2026 NFL Season Kickoff
Regular season opens with a featured Wednesday night game.
NFL Season Kickoff (Proj.)
November
NFL Thanksgiving Day Games
Traditional Detroit and Dallas games, plus primetime and streaming matchups.
NFL Thanksgiving Day Games (Proj.)
About the NFL Calendar
The NFL season runs from late summer through early February, with the regular season, playoffs, and Super Bowl as the headline arc. This calendar tracks league-wide milestones—Combine, free agency, Draft, kickoff, Thanksgiving, Wild Card through Conference Championships, and the Super Bowl—so you can subscribe once instead of copying dates by hand. It does not replace the full team-by-team schedule the NFL publishes each spring.
Key NFL dates explained
Free agency opens in March, the Draft follows in late April, and training camp leads into preseason games in August. The regular season typically spans 18 weeks from September through January, with Wild Card, Divisional, and Conference rounds crowning two Super Bowl teams. Super Bowl Sunday is the second Sunday in February. Subscribe to keep projected dates updated when the league confirms them.
Frequently asked questions
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It is the championship game for the 2026 NFL season.
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 NFL regular season opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The league has used a midweek opener before international or special kickoff games; check the official schedule for the featured matchup.
When is the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23–25, 2026. Round 1 is typically on Thursday night, with Rounds 2–3 on Friday and Rounds 4–7 on Saturday.
When do the 2026 NFL playoffs start?
The 2026 season playoffs begin with Wild Card Weekend on January 16–18, 2027, followed by the Divisional Round (January 23–24) and Conference Championships (January 31).
When is NFL free agency 2026?
The 2026 league year and the opening of free agency begin on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The legal tampering window for unrestricted free agents usually runs shortly before that date.
Can I add the NFL schedule to Google Calendar?
Yes. Use the Subscribe button on this page to download an .ics file or subscribe by URL. Key league dates—Draft, kickoff, Thanksgiving, playoffs, and the Super Bowl—sync to Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Does this NFL calendar include every team game?
This feed focuses on league-wide milestones fans search for most: Draft, season kickoff, Thanksgiving, playoff rounds, and the Super Bowl. Full team-by-team schedules are released separately by the NFL each spring.
Are NFL dates shown in my timezone?
Dates on this page are listed as all-day events for easy scanning. After you subscribe, your calendar app can display them in your local timezone and send reminders before each milestone.