Publication date: 13 Sep 2023
About the NFL
The National Football League (NFL) is the largest professional league in American football, with 32 teams currently playing. The start of a new NFL season begins in August with preseason training. This stage lasts for 3 weeks. Then, from the beginning of September to the beginning of August the regular season takes place. During this period each team plays 17 games. After this stage, 7 teams from each conference meet in the playoffs and play elimination matches. The most anticipated game in every NFL season is the Super Bowl, where the winning teams from the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference meet. It is one of the most significant sporting events not only in the United States but also around the world.
2025-26 season of the National Football League
The NFL regular season will officially open in September 2025 and will end in January 2026, when the playoffs begin. Traditionally, teams will play 17 games in the regular season, divided into 18 game weeks.
The 2026 Super Bowl is scheduled for February 8, and it will be the culmination of the season – with a spectacle, millions of viewers and worldwide interest.
Who is participating in the 2025/2026 NFL season?
The fight for the championship title involves 32 teams divided into two conferences – the AFC and NFC, each of which consists of four divisions.
Strongest teams of the past years, which will be in the spotlight again:
- Kansas City Chiefs — the current giant with Patrick Mahomes
- San Francisco 49ers — the finalists of the previous Super Bowl
- Buffalo Bills — a stable participant in the playoffs
- Philadelphia Eagles — contenders for the championship
- Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins — teams that have strengthened their roster and are ready to fight
The main stars of the season
The 2025/2026 season promises to be a real parade of NFL stars. In Focus:
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) — the face of the league and one of the most productive quarterbacks
- Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) — a master of the passing game and the leader of his team
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) — a technical and confident young quarterback
- Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) — a star at the receiver position
- Myles Garrett, Nick Bosa, Micah Parsons — top defenders who influence the outcome of games
The main intrigues of the 2025/2026 NFL season
- Who will go to the Super Bowl? Competition in the conferences is growing: several teams are seriously aiming for the trophy.
- Will there be a new dynasty? The Chiefs can strengthen their status as the most dominant team of the decade.
- How will the rookies perform? The 2025 NBA Draft has added some talented players to watch from the first rounds.
- International Games: The NFL continues to grow globally with games expected in Europe and Mexico.
NFL History
In the early 20s, several important meetings happened that resulted in the creation of the American Professional Football Association (APFA). The main goal of this group was to develop and make American football recognizable on a large scale. Jim Thorpe was elected as the first president of the APFA. Meanwhile, the association at the very beginning consisted of 14 teams.
On 3 October 1920, the first full week of league play began.
In 1922, the APFA changed its name. Since that time, the association has been called the National Football League (NFL).
Over the years, the format of the tournament has changed. Moreover, despite its scale as a professional football league, the NFL has faced competition from other football leagues.
Currently, the NFL is the most popular league in North America. It is important to note that the league’s greatest popularity came between 1960 and 1989, when Pete Rozelle was at the helm of the NFL. Thanks to his work, total annual attendance increased almost 6 times (from 3 million to 17 million).
The next commissioner, Paul Tagliabue, expanded the number of television contracts, which influenced the league to grow even more.
Roger Goodell, the current NFL commissioner, is focused on making the sport and players safer.
Previous NFL seasons’ results based on Super Bowl outcomes
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2025 | Caesars Superdom, New Orleans, Louisiana | Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) |
| 2024 | Allegiant Stadium, Paradise (NV) | Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) |
| 2023 | State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona | Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) |
National Football League for the 2026-27 season
There is currently no information available about exact dates for the 107th NFL season.
Keep an eye on the dates of football events and other activities in our Sporting Events Calendar.
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