Event Brief
NFL to Start Season on Wednesday in
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Summary: The NFL will kick off its 2026–27 season on a Wednesday in Melbourne, Australia.
WHO: NFL
WHAT: Opening the season
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET
WHERE: Melbourne
WHY: To introduce a new schedule format
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