NFL Season Calendar
Major NFL milestones and fantasy football deadlines — from the Combine to the Super Bowl.
Never miss a major NFL moment again. The NFL Lifecycle Calendar tracks the key dates that matter — the Scouting Combine, NFL Draft, schedule release, trade deadline, playoff rounds, and Super Bowl. Built for fans and fantasy football managers who want the big-picture milestones without the noise of daily game schedules.
What you get
Built for NFL fans and fantasy football managers.
- Key NFL milestones: Draft, Combine, Trade Deadline, Super Bowl
- Fantasy football draft and waiver deadlines
- No weekly game clutter — just the dates that matter
- Choose your favorite team for personalized context
- Covers the full NFL lifecycle from offseason to championship
What's included
A sample of the 16 reminders in this calendar.
NFL Scouting Combine
The NFL Combine runs in Indianapolis, showcasing top draft prospects through drills, interviews, and medical evaluations. Key for fantasy managers tracking rookies. Exact start date shifts year to year — typically late February through early March.
NFL Draft — Round 1 Thursday
Round 1 kicks off Thursday evening. The draft runs Thursday through Saturday with Rounds 2-3 on Friday and Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. Big trades, new stars, and major fantasy football implications.
NFL Schedule Release
The full regular-season schedule is released, usually the second or third week of May. Exact day is announced by the league shortly before. Great time to plan watch parties, travel, and start thinking about fantasy draft strategy.
NFL Preseason Begins
Preseason kicks off, traditionally with the Hall of Fame Game in early August. Depth charts take shape, rookies compete for roster spots, and the fantasy football picture starts getting clearer.
NFL Regular Season Kickoff
Week 1 kicks off on Thursday night — the official start of the NFL regular season.
NFL Trade Deadline
Last chance for teams to make trades during the regular season. Falls on the Tuesday after Week 9 at 4 p.m. ET. Can shake up fantasy rosters significantly.
NFL Regular Season Ends (Week 18)
Final regular-season games. Playoff seedings and tiebreakers are decided. Week 18 rest decisions can affect fantasy outcomes.
NFL Playoffs Begin — Wild Card Weekend
The postseason kicks off with Wild Card Weekend. Six games over three days. Clear your schedule.
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