Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands off to running back Isiah Pacheco (10) in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands off to running back Isiah Pacheco (10) in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium.

When Does the NFL Season Start? Key Dates and Schedule for the 2023-24 Campaign

The 2023-24 NFL season will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium in the opener. 

Sure, we still have to get through the summer. There will be way too much time spent debating on where quarterbacks rank in the NFL over the next few months, as teams go through offseason workouts and training camp to get ready to take the field.

The opening game is the curtain raiser of an 18-week, 272-game regular season schedule that culminates with a frantic final day on Sunday, Jan. 7. Following the conclusion of the regular season, the best 14 teams will battle it out for the chance to play in Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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NFL Teams

In total, there are 32 NFL teams. The teams are evenly split between the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference.

American Football Conference

  • Baltimore Ravens

  • Buffalo Bills

  • Cincinnati Bengals

  • Cleveland Browns

  • Denver Broncos

  • Houston Texans

  • Indianapolis Colts

  • Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Kansas City Chiefs

  • Las Vegas Raiders

  • Los Angeles Chargers

  • Miami Dolphins

  • New England Patriots

  • New York Jets

  • Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Tennessee Titans

National Football Conference

  • Arizona Cardinals

  • Atlanta Falcons

  • Carolina Panthers

  • Chicago Bears

  • Dallas Cowboys

  • Detroit Lions

  • Green Bay Packers

  • Los Angeles Rams

  • Minnesota Vikings

  • New Orleans Saints

  • New York Giants

  • Philadelphia Eagles

  • San Francisco 49ers

  • Seattle Seahawks

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Washington Commanders

2023 NFL Key Dates

  • Aug. 3: Hall of Fame game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets

  • Sept. 7: Regular-season opener

  • Jan. 7: End of regular season

  • Jan. 13-15: Wild Card playoffs

  • Jan. 20-21: Divisional playoffs

  • Jan. 28: AFC Championship and NFC Championship Games

  • Feb. 4: Pro Bowl

  • Feb. 11: Super Bowl LVIII

When Does the NFL Season Start?

The 2023 NFL season will begin on Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions in the opener. 

Most NFL seasons begin with the defending champs, so it is no surprise to see the Chiefs competing on Day 1. But the Lions getting the call as their opponent should make for an interesting matchup.

2023 NFL Schedule

Opening Weekend

  • Sept. 7: Detroit Lions at Kansas City Chiefs

  • Sept. 10: Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

  • Sept. 10: Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens

  • Sept. 10: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings

  • Sept. 10: Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

  • Sept. 10: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders

  • Sept. 10: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts

  • Sept. 10: San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Sept. 10: Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints

  • Sept. 10: Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos

  • Sept. 10: Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots

  • Sept. 10: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

  • Sept. 10: Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers

  • Sept. 10: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

  • Sept. 10: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants on Sunday Night Football

  • Sept. 11: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets on Monday Night Football

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Thanksgiving Day 

  • Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions at 12:30 p.m. ET

  • Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys at 4:30 p.m. ET

  • San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 p.m. ET

Christmas Day

  • Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs at 1:00 p.m. ET

  • New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles at 4:30 p.m. ET

  • Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers at 8:15 p.m. ET

International Series

  • Oct. 1: Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England

  • Oct. 8: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills in London, England

  • Oct. 15: Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans in London, England

  • Nov. 5: Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Frankfurt, Germany

  • Nov. 12: Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots in Frankfurt, Germany

When Does the NFL Season End?

The 2023 NFL regular season will conclude with Week 18 on Sunday, Jan. 7. The 2024 Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

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