As we enter the month of August, we are just days away from the start of the 2023 NFL preseason. Excitement is once again in the air. Although the preseason has got nothing to do with how the season will come to an end, it is always a good way for teams to evaluate where they stack up against the others before the new campaign truly gets underway.
The NFL is always very busy. One might feel that the season is only six months long, but don’t be fooled with the amount of activity that goes on during the off season as well. Even if the players go away on holidays and get the all important rest and relaxation that their body and mind needs, every team’s personnel still has a lot of work to do. From scouting the eligible draft players, to the draft itself, then there is the free agency and contracts situations, there are trades to think about, then the rookie mini camps, the preseason, the roster cuts, and a whole lot in between.
Important NFL Dates
With such a busy schedule even in the off season, it may become difficult to keep track of all the important event deadlines, and the preseason matchups. Hence, this article will outline all the key dates and the main events or games that are taking place as we gear up for an eventful few months ahead.
| 2023 | Key event |
| August 3 | NFL Hall Of Fame Game - Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets |
| August 10-13 | Preseason Week 1 |
| August 17-21 | Preseason Week 2 |
| August 24-27 | Preseason Week 3 |
| August 29 | Roster Cuts Deadline |
| September 7 | 2023 NFL Season Kickoff - Kansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions |
| October 31 | NFL Trade Deadline |
| November 23 | Thanksgiving Day Games:
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| December 24 | Christmas Day Games:
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| 2024 | Key event |
| January 8 | Free Agent Players may be signed for 2024 season |
| January 13-15 | Playoffs - Wild Card Round |
| January 20-21 | Playoffs - Divisional Round |
| January 28 | AFC and NFC Conference Championship Games |
| February 4 | Pro Bowl |
| February 11 | Super Bowl LVIII, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas |
| February 27 - March 4 | NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis |
2023 NFL International Series
The NFL will continue to promote the league and hold games for their overseas fanbase in Europe. Along with three games in London, this year will see two more games being held in the city of Frankfurt, Germany. London will host its games in the month of October while Frankfurt has its games scheduled in November.
| October 1, 2023 | Atlanta Falcons vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | London, England |
| October 8, 2023 | Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills | London, England |
| October 15, 2023 | Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans | London, England |
| November 5, 2023 | Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs | Frankfurt, Germany |
| November 12, 2023 | Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots | Frankfurt, Germany |
2023 NFL Season Opener
As customary of the NFL, the new season typically gets underway with the previous year’s Super Bowl Champion kicking off the season. This year will see the Detroit Lions take on Super Bowl LVII Champions, Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 7, 2023. The opening game will surely be one to watch as both teams will look to run out of the blocks and get their new season off to the best possible start.
FAQs
A. The 2023 NFL season will kickoff on September 7 as the Detroit Lions visit the Kansas City Chiefs.
A. Christmas in 2023 is about to be even more special for NFL fans as the league has arranged three games this year. Christmas Day will feature the Las Vegas Raiders at the Kansas City Chiefs, the New York Giants at the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Baltimore Ravens at the San Francisco 49ers.
A. The 2023 NFL season will see 5 international games with three of them in London, England and a further two in Frankfurt, Germany.
A. Germany will feature two NFL games in 2023. The first will be the Miami Dolphins vs. the Kansas City Chiefs on November 5 and the second will be the Indianapolis Colts vs. the New England Patriots on November 12.
