NFL keeps door open for 18 games by 2027

The NFL is considering expanding the regular season to 18 games, with discussions indicating it could occur by the 2027 season. This potential change is linked to scheduling Super Bowl LXII, as its date remains undecided. If the league expands to 18 games, the Super Bowl would likely shift from February 13 to February 20, 2028. Additionally, if a second bye week is introduced, the 2027 season may start on Labor Day weekend, a practice not seen since 2001. Despite these considerations, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that an 18-game season is "not a given." Meanwhile, the interim executive director of the NFL Players Association, David White, expressed that players currently have "no appetite" for such an expansion. The NFL plans to revisit the idea once a permanent executive director for the NFLPA is appointed.