What is the first game of the 2023 NFL season?

The first game of the 2023 NFL season will take place between the Super Bowl LVII champions, Kansas City Chiefs, and one lucky team that is yet to be announced. This game is slated to take place on September 7, 2023, and will be the official curtain raiser for the 2023 season.

The opening game of the 2023 NFL campaign will signal the beginning of the Chiefs' second title defense in under three years. It will see Patrick Mahomes and the crew looking to win it all back-to-back.

Also, it will likely be the first time in 24 years that the NFL doesn't have a particular fella named Tom Brady on an active roster. The three-time league MVP announced his retirement following the completion of the 2022 regular season. The 2023 season is shaping up to be exciting, as many league superstars are moving on to different franchises.

When does the 2023 NFL Preseason start?

The 2023 NFL Preseason will start on August 4, 2023, beginning with the traditional Hall of Fame Game.

This game, known around the league, is called the Professional Football Hall of Fame Game and was first played in 1962. This was a mere one year before the Professional Football Hall of Fame opened its doors to worthy inductees in Canton, Ohio.

When does the 2023 NFL Postseason start?

The 2023 NFL Postseason will begin on January 13, 2024, following the completion of a gruelling regular season that would feature 272 games. The regular season will start on September 5, 2023, and end on January 7, 2024.

The postseason will feature the best teams that either topped their division or had a good enough record to make it to the Wildcard Round. It will be a stellar affair, with a date at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, waiting for the top two teams.

2023 first-round NFL Draft order

Thinking about your favorite NFL team's position in the first round of the 2023 Draft? Here's the final draft order heading into the big day at the time of writing.

1. Chicago Bears
2. Houston Texans
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. Indianapolis Colts
5. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)
6. Detroit Lions (via LAR)
7. Las Vegas Raiders
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Carolina Panthers
10. Philadelphia Eagles (via NO)
11. Tennessee Titans
12. Houston Texans (via CLE)
13. New York Jets
14. New England Patriots
15. Green Bay Packers
16. Washington Commanders
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
18. Detroit Lions
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
20. Seattle Seahawks
21. Los Angeles Chargers
22. Baltimore Ravens
23. Minnesota Vikings
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
25. New York Giants
26. Dallas Cowboys
27. Buffalo Bills
28. Cincinnati Bengals
29. New Orleans Saints (via SF via MIA via DEN)
30. Philadelphia Eagles
31. Kansas City Chiefs