The NFL has confirmed the full schedule for the 2023-2024 season. Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets will play in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on 3 August. Then on 7 September the NFL Kick-off Game will see defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium.

There will be five international games in 2023 – three in London and two in Frankfurt. Super Bowl LVIII will be on Sunday 11 February 2024 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The 2023-2024 NFL schedule will see each of the 32 teams play 17 regular-season games over 18 weeks. The 17th game will feature teams from opposing conferences that finished in the same standing within their respective divisions the previous season. The AFC will be the home conference for the 17th game in 2023. Byes will begin in Week 6 and end in Week 14.

Detroit, Michigan, will host the 2024 NFL Draft from 25-27 April 2024.

NFL 2023-2024 season key dates

Key dates confirmed by the NFL:

• 3 August 2023 – Hall of Fame Game: Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets (Canton, Ohio)
• 3-27 August 2023: pre-season
• 7 September 2023 – Kick-off Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Detroit Lions
• 1 October 2023 (Week 4): Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 
• 8 October 2023 (Week 5): Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
• 15 October 2023 (Week 6): Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
• 5 November 2023 (Week 9): Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium)
• 12 November 2023 (Week 10): New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)
• Thursday 23 November 2023 (Week 12): Madden Thanksgiving Celebration triple-header
• Monday 25 December 2023: Christmas triple-header
• 6-7 January 2024: Week 18
• 11 February 2024: Super Bowl LVIII (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas)
• 25-27 April 2024: NFL Draft 2024 (Detroit, Michigan)
• See the full schedule at nfl.com

NFL 2023 International Games 

London will host three international games in 2023 – one at Wembley Stadium and two at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. On 1 October, the Atlanta Falcons face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley, then on 8 October the Jaguars take on the Buffalo Bills at Tottenham. On 15 October it’s Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens at Tottenham.

The 2023 season will see two regular-season games played at Frankfurt Stadium in Germany. On 5 November it’s Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins, then on 12 November it’s New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts.

There will not be an international game in Mexico in 2023 due to renovations taking place in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

• 1 October (Week 4): Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons (Wembley Stadium) 
• 8 October (Week 5): Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
• 15 October (Week 6): Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
• 5 November (Week 9): Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins (Frankfurt Stadium)
• 12 November (Week 10): New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts (Frankfurt Stadium)

2024 NFL play-offs

• January 2024 (TBC): Wild Card play-offs 
• January 2024 (TBC): Divisional play-offs 
• January 2024 (TBC): AFC and NFC Championship Games

When is the 2024 Super Bowl?

Super Bowl LVIII will be held on Sunday 11 February 2024 at the Allegiant Stadium. Home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the 65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium will play host to the first ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas and the state of Nevada.

“Being named a Super Bowl host city is a defining moment in the history of Las Vegas,” said Steve Hill, CEO and president of the LVCVA. “An event of this magnitude combined with the energy of Las Vegas is going to be unmatched. Our entire city is committed to making Super Bowl LVIII the most electrifying sports spectacle ever. The NFL has been an incredible partner, and we look forward to working with their team, the Host Committee and our partners across our destination to showcase Las Vegas as ‘The Greatest Arena on Earth’.” 

Where is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for 25-27 April 2024 at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

“Hosting the NFL Draft in Detroit promises to be a celebration of our community’s spirit,” said Dave Beachnau, executive director of the Detroit Sports Commission. “It will deliver high value for our residents, businesses, and the great fans who make Detroit the best sports city in America. Our partnerships with the Detroit Lions and other valued community organisations helped make this bid a reality. Now, the real work begins with our focus on our collective commitment, contributions, and collaboration.  We are steadfast to host a tremendous event in 2024.”

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