The 2026-27 NFL season is now officially on the schedule, and fans and fantasy and sports betting followers alike have reason to mark their calendars.
From the start of the regular season to the date of the Super Bowl and the most important event before kickoff – the 2026 NFL Draft – here’s everything you need to know as a U.S. Hispanic fan.
When does the 2026-27 season start?
The 2026-27 NFL regular season will kick off on September 10, 2026 and run through January 10, 2027.
This season will maintain the format of 17 games per team spread over 18 weeks, with bye weeks for each franchise.
Following the conclusion of the regular season, the postseason will begin with the wild card round on January 16-18, 2027.
Followed by the divisional round on January 23 and 24, and the conference finals on January 31.
Super Bowl LXI: date and location
The grand finale of the season will be Super Bowl LXI, scheduled for February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
This will be a key event for Latino fans, as each year the U.S. Hispanic audience represents a growing portion of the global audience that follows American soccer.
Super Bowl LXI will be broadcast in Spanish on NFL Network, ESPN Deportes and other platforms, making it easier for the Hispanic community to follow the game on television and streaming from any state.
The 17-game-per-team format will be maintained
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NFL Draft 2026: dates, venue and what you need to know
Prior to the start of the new season, the 2026 NFL Draft will take place April 23-25, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Marking the first time this city has hosted the event since 1948.
The Draft campus will be located around Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park.
With fan festivals, free activities and opportunities to see future soccer stars who could change the course of their favorite franchises.
The 2026 NFL Draft selections will determine which college prospects join the 32 franchises.
Although the final order may be adjusted by trades and results, teams such as the Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals are expected with first picks after the 2025 season.
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