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NFL Season 2026 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
10 September 2026 – 14 February 2027 · United States, United States
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The NFL is the biggest sports league in the United States and increasingly popular with UK bettors. The 2026 regular season begins on 10 September 2026 and runs through to the playoffs and Super Bowl LXI on 14 February 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
An 18-week regular season of 272 games, plus the playoffs, sustains a vast range of betting — from the Super Bowl outright and conference winners to weekly point spreads, totals and player props. London games each autumn have helped grow the UK following.
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NFL Season: fast facts
- The 2026 NFL regular season begins on 10 September 2026 and runs 18 weeks.
- The season climaxes with Super Bowl LXI on 14 February 2027 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
- The Seattle Seahawks are the reigning champions after winning Super Bowl LX in February 2026.
- 32 teams compete across two conferences, the AFC and NFC.
- The NFL stages several regular-season games in London each year, growing its UK fanbase.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots share the record with six Super Bowl titles each.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Seattle Seahawks | Beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX |
| 2025 | Philadelphia Eagles | Beat the Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs | Beat the 49ers in overtime, back-to-back titles |
| 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs | Beat the Eagles 38-35 |
| 2022 | Los Angeles Rams | Won at their home SoFi Stadium |
| 2021 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Brady's seventh ring |
| 2020 | Kansas City Chiefs | Mahomes' first title |
| 2019 | New England Patriots | Record-equalling sixth title |
| 2018 | Philadelphia Eagles | Beat the Patriots with the Philly Special |
| 2017 | New England Patriots | Overturned 28-3 against Atlanta |
How to bet on NFL Season
NFL betting offers something for every level. Season-long futures — Super Bowl, conference and division winners, win totals — are set before kickoff and run all year. The weekly schedule then provides spreads, totals and money lines on every game.
The point spread is the defining American market and the sharpest, moving through the week on team news and betting volume. Player props and same-game multiples have grown hugely in popularity, especially around marquee games and the playoffs.
With a full slate of games every week for five months, NFL betting rewards discipline over volume. Focus on the games and markets you genuinely follow, set a weekly budget, and treat it as entertainment.
Popular markets
- Super Bowl outright
- Conference winner (AFC/NFC)
- Division winner
- Regular-season win totals
- Point spread
- Player props (MVP, passing yards)
NFL Season 2026: your questions answered
When does the NFL season 2026 start?
The 2026 NFL regular season begins on 10 September 2026 and runs 18 weeks, leading to the playoffs and Super Bowl LXI on 14 February 2027.
Who won the last Super Bowl?
The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX in February 2026, beating the New England Patriots 29-13.
How many games are in an NFL regular season?
Each of the 32 teams plays 17 games across an 18-week season, for 272 games in total.
What is the point spread in NFL betting?
A handicap applied to level the two teams. A side listed at -6.5 must win by 7 or more for the bet to land; it is the most popular NFL market.
Does the NFL play games in the UK?
Yes — the NFL stages several regular-season games in London each season, part of its International Series.