The 2023-2024 NFL season is just around the corner. There are plenty of exciting events that you can look forward to as you get your daily dose of NFL updates. From the Hall of Fame Game to the Pro Bowl Games, you can expect another thrilling football season!
So, without ado, let’s review the upcoming NFL events you can witness this year!
NFL Updates: Upcoming NFL Events in 2023
The Hall of Fame Game
The Hall of Fame Game is the yearly preseason game that will kick off the NFL season. This year, the game will be played on August 3 in Canton, Ohio, between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns.
Kickoff Weekend
The National Football League’s Kickoff Weekend marks the official start of the season. This year, Kickoff Weekend will commence on Thursday, September 7. It will feature a match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions.
The match is one of the most anticipated in the NFL, as it gives the defending Super Bowl champion the opportunity to get their title defense off to a good start. It also lets the league showcase its talent and give viewers a glimpse of the fun that’s to come.
The International Series
The NFL International Series includes regular-season games played outside the country. This year, the series will start with an international game on October 1. The Atlanta Falcons will face off against Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom.
The next London-based match will be played on October 8 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Shahid Khan will be hoping his London ties (he also owns Fulham FC) prove valuable when his Jacksonville Jaguars go up against the Buffalo Bills. At the same venue on October 15, we get the clash between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans.
Then, the series will move to Germany, and the second-last game will be played at Frankfurt Stadium on November 5. The match will feature the Miami Dolphins facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Lastly, the final International Series game will be played at the same venue on November 12. It will feature the Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots.
The International Series was first introduced in 2007 as an avenue to help grow the game’s popularity worldwide. It gives fans in other countries the opportunity to see NFL matches and their favorite stars play live.
NFL Thanksgiving Day Games
The National Football League sure knows how to keep its fans entertained on Thanksgiving Day, as it plays a full slate of games on the day. This year is no exception, as the league prepares for three matches on November 23.
Here are the three games you get to watch:
- Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions (12:30 p.m. ET)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Commanders (4:30 p.m. ET)
- Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET)
NFL Christmas Day Games
Similarly to Thanksgiving, the NFL offers its fans three Christmas Day games. This year, the Christmas games will be played between the following teams:
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs (1:00 p.m. ET)
- New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles (4:30 p.m. ET)
- Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET)
So, get excited to spend Christmas Day with your family and friends as you sip on some eggnog and watch these games!
Exciting Events in 2024
These are all the NFL games you will get to see this year. However, the beginning of next year will bring the Wild Card Playoff Games & Divisional Playoff Games from January 13-15 and January 20-21, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Super Bowl LVIII will officially start on February 11 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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