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 NFL released its 2023-24 schedule for the upcoming season on Thursday, May 11. Not only is it an event that deservedly gets a lot of attention, but it is a sign that football season is just around the corner.

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.

But the 2023-24 season is coming, and it is important to have an idea of key dates before it all begins. Remember to track WynnBET’s latest betting odds as markets for the upcoming football season begin to get released.

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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.

Prior to that, the preseason schedule will officially begin on Aug. 3 with the Hall of Fame Game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets.

Week 1 Schedule

Following Thursday’s opener between the Chiefs and Lions, the rest of the Week 1 slate will be played on Sunday, Sept. 10 and Monday, Sept. 11. There is nothing that quite compares to that first full Sunday of the NFL season.

Week 1 Matchups

  • Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

  • Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings

  • Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

  • Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders

  • Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts

  • San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints

  • Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos

  • Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots

  • Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks

  • Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers

  • Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

  • Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants on Sunday Night Football

  • Buffalo Bills at New York Jets on Monday Night Football

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. 

Key Dates

Thanksgiving Day schedule 

  • Packers at Lions

  • Commanders at Cowboys

  • 49ers at Seahawks

Christmas Day schedule

  • Raiders at Chiefs

  • Giants at Eagles

  • Ravens at 49ers

2023 International Series

  • Falcons vs. Jaguars on Oct. 1 in London

  • Jaguars vs. Bills on Oct. 8 in London

  • Ravens vs. Titans on Oct. 15 in London

  • Dolphins vs. Chiefs on Nov. 5 in Frankfurt, Germany

  • Colts vs. Patriots on Nov. 12 in Frankfurt, Germany

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