It’s officially football season! Each year, I get really excited about all the games that the NFL is going to bring. For the past few years, I have given an extra bit of attention to the number of games in an NFL season. But have you ever wondered how many games are actually in an NFL season? Well, I’m here to tell you all about it.
This past season, there were 256 total games played and it was considered to be a regular season. That means that every team played sixteen games throughout the season. For each of those sixteen games, eight of them were played away from their home stadium and eight of them were played in their home stadium. That’s actually a great deal considering there are teams playing in all fifty states in the US so traveling can get crazy.
However, the regular season isn’t the only set of games that get played. There are also the playoff games. Each year, there’s the division champions, wild card teams, conference championships, the pro bowl, and finally the Super Bowl. That’s an extra seven games that get to be added to the total of the 256 regular season games. Usually it’s the round of eight teams competing for the Super Bowl. But this year, there were fourteen teams competing for the Super Bowl, making for an extra five games.
It’s actually really crazy to think about the number of games that an NFL season holds. I mean, it’s a lot of games and a lot of travelling for each team. So it would make sense that the teams go out of their way to help the environment by choosing buses or trains over flying. It’s also awesome that the NFL dedicated itself to the green initiative.
On the other hand, with the extra games added for the playoffs, the season lasts a bit longer than usual. I mean, just when you thought it was safe to put away the foam finger and your lucky jersey, another set of games pops up! Which means that if you’re a die hard football fan like me, you’ve got to be standing by with your game face ready.
Knowing the amount of games in an NFL season is really helpful, especially if you want to plan for the entire season. And if you’re a betting man, it’s helpful too! But for us regular folk out here, it’s just important to be prepared for the extra games during the playoffs and just enjoy football season while it lasts.
And speaking of enjoying football season, what better way to do so than by throwing a football party? A football party is a great way to invite your closest friends over, have some drinks and munchies and watching your favorite team! You don’t even have to keep tally of the games anymore, because you already know how many games are in an NFL season.
Sometimes all you need to do for an awesome football party is to set up some couches, a few chairs, a TV and an obviously the snacks. Get creative by having actual footballs as decorations or have a football themed photobooth. Even if you have a smaller space, it’s still doable; just make sure you have enough seating for your guests and good snacks for everyone to enjoy.
The best part about NFL season is that there’s always something new happening in the world of sports. Whether it’s a new record getting broken, a surprise team winning, or just the buzz of excitement when a game is close, it’s always exciting to see what’s going to happen next. Some might even say it’s as thrilling as a roller coaster ride, but I’ll leave that for you to decide.
What do you think? Is the number of 256 games plus playoffs in an NFL season too much or is it just right? Do you think it’s enough time for teams to make an impact or do you think that’s too short?
As I’ve come to learn, every game that’s played has an effect on the end of the season, and it’s important for teams to make the most out of each game. It’s like each game counts and that only makes the season more interesting and exciting. There’s something special about this number of games, and I don’t think I’ll be able to look at a season quite as the same after this year.
Nowadays, teams are integrating fan experience into their sport, creating unique and interactive experiences for fans. Fans can have their posts shared on the scoreboard, have individual shoutouts, and they can even watch a game from the field. Before, just watching the games on the TV was enough to be immersed in the action. But now, teams understand that a fan experience goes beyond just that.
And after the season ends, there’s the draft. To me, this is where the whole cycle begins again. We get to see brand new teams, brand new stadiums, brand new uniforms and above all, brand new faces running the show. It’s really amazing how everything comes full circle.
Overall, there may be 256 games in an NFL season, but there’s really no telling what’s going to happen until it’s all said and done. I think the biggest takeaway here really is that no matter what, we can look forward to a fresh start!