NFL’s Plans for an 18-Game Schedule Gets Major Update
Summary
The NFL is likely to change its regular season from 17 games to 18 games starting in 2028, not in 2027 as previously hoped. This schedule change would affect the date of Super Bowl LXII and also add more international games and revenue for the league.Key Facts
- The NFL has not yet announced a date for Super Bowl LXII.
- The league and commissioner Roger Goodell are planning to expand the season to 18 games, but probably not until 2028.
- The expected Super Bowl date is February 13, 2028, in Atlanta.
- The 18-game schedule would reduce preseason games from three to two.
- Players want a second bye week (a week off during the season) if the schedule expands.
- Players have expressed concerns about injury risks with the extra game.
- The NFL expects to gain about $1 billion in yearly revenue from adding the 18th game.
- Adding an extra game would also help the NFL schedule more international games.
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