When Does Nfl 2024 Start. During the flex scheduling windows, the games initially scheduled for sunday night football (on nbc), monday night football (espn or abc), and thursday night football. The nfl season takes 18 weeks, with the league's opening game being on sept.

In week 17, three of five designated matchups will be played on saturday. The 2024 nfl season will start with the defending champion kansas city chiefs at home on thursday, september 5.