The NFL is likely to expand the regular season to 18 games, with the change potentially happening as soon as the 2027 season. The date for Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta is still uncertain, as it is tied to the possibility of the season expanding. If the season does expand to 18 games with a second bye week, the 2027 season may start on Labor Day weekend. While Commissioner Roger Goodell has stated that the expansion is not guaranteed, the league is expected to pursue the change once the NFLPA hires a permanent executive director. The door for an 18-game season by 2027 will remain open until Super Bowl LXII is locked into February 13, 2028.
