NFL game schedule for 2025
One of the main advantages of betting on the NFL is its predictability, allowing enthusiasts to easily review the 2025 NFL schedule and make well-informed decisions without delay. By analyzing the updated schedule, you can spot the best betting opportunities and maximize your returns in no time. Seize the ideal moment to place your wager, and our expert team will provide you with all the crucial dates for this thrilling sport.
Below is a summary of the key NFL dates for 2025. All times are in Eastern Time and may be subject to change.
January
| Date | Event |
| Jan 6 | 1. Teams can start signing free agent players for the 2025 season, including those from the CFL. 2. The earliest date teams are allowed to renegotiate or extend the rookie contracts of players selected in any round of the 2022 College Draft or any undrafted rookies who signed in 2023. Any renegotiated or extended contract will no longer be considered a rookie contract and will be exempt from the rules that apply to rookie contracts. 3. Teams can exercise the fifth-year options for players chosen in the first round of the 2022 Draft. |
| Jan 8 | Starting at 4:00 p.m. New York time on the Wednesday after the final regular season weekend, rosters for teams involved in the postseason will be locked, with a few exceptions. |
| Jan 11-13 | Super Wild Card Weekend. |
| Mid-Jan (Tentative) | The deadline for underclassmen college players to apply for Special Eligibility. |
| Jan 18-19 | Divisional Playoff Games. |
| Jan 20 | NCAA National Championship Game (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA). |
| Jan 26 | AFC & NFC Championship Games. |
| Jan 30 | East-West Shrine Bowl. |
February
| Date | Event |
| Feb 1 | Senior Bowl (Hancock-Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama) |
| Feb 2 | Pro Bowl Games |
| Feb 9 | Super Bowl LIX (Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana) |
| Feb 18 | From this date until 4:00 p.m. New York time on March 4, teams may designate Franchise or Transition Players. |
| Feb 24 – Mar 3 | NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana) |
March
| Date | Event |
| Mar 4 | The deadline for teams to designate Franchise or Transition Players is before 4:00 p.m. New York time. |
| Mar 10-12 | 1. Negotiation Period: From 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 10 to 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12, teams are allowed to contact and begin contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents once their 2024 Player Contracts expire at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 12. 2. During this two-day negotiating period, an Unrepresented Player (one not represented by an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor) may communicate directly with front office officials of a potential new team (excluding the Head Coach and other coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations. The team must confirm the player’s status as an Unrepresented Player. 3. No prospective Unrestricted Free Agent is allowed to sign a contract with a new team until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 12. |
| Mar 12 | 1. At 4:00 p.m., New York time, the 2025 League Year and Free Agency signing period will commence. 2. The 2025 trading period starts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, once all 2024 contracts have expired. 3. The first day of the 2025 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12. Teams will receive a Personnel Notice with all transactions submitted to the league office between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12. |
| Mar 30-Apr 2 | Annual League Meeting (The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida) |
| Mar 31 | Clubs must meet the 2025 funding requirements for guaranteed or deferred compensation in NFL Player Contracts and contracts for non-player club employees by this deadline. |
April
| Date | Event |
| Apr 7 | Teams that hired a new Head Coach after the conclusion of the 2024 regular season are allowed to start their offseason workout programs. |
| Apr 16 | Clubs must complete any timing, testing, visits, interviews, or physical examinations with draft-eligible players at their facilities by this deadline. |
| Apr 18 | Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets. |
| Apr 21 | Clubs with returning Head Coaches may begin offseason workout programs. |
| Apr 23 | 1. The deadline for the prior team to exercise its Right of First Refusal for Restricted Free Agents who have received offer sheets. 2. The deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (via video or phone), or conduct a physical examination with draft-eligible players at any location. |
| Apr 24-26 | Annual Selection Meeting/NFL Draft (Green Bay, Wisconsin). |
May
| Date | Event |
| May 1 | Deadline for clubs to exercise the Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2022 Draft. |
| May 2-5 or May 9-12 | Clubs have the option to schedule their three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday, within one of the two weekends after the Draft. |
| May 12 | Rookie Football Development Programs begin. |
| May 20-21 | Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator (Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota). |
FAQ
1. What is included in the NFL 2025 schedule?
The NFL 2025 schedule features all the games for the season, highlighting important matchups, dates, and game times. This schedule is a key tool for bettors aiming to place well-informed bets throughout the season.
2. How can I leverage the NFL schedule for making bets?
By analyzing the schedule, bettors can pinpoint games with high potential for successful wagers. Recognizing important matchups, such as rivalry games or high-profile matchups, can significantly inform your betting strategy.
3. Which games in the 2025 NFL season should I focus on for betting?
Games with high stakes, divisional rivalries, and those featuring playoff contenders are typically the most important for betting. These games generate greater interest and often present appealing betting opportunities with competitive odds.
4. How can I stay informed about changes to the NFL 2025 schedule?
To keep up-to-date with any changes to the NFL 2025 schedule, it’s vital to follow official NFL channels, such as their website and social media platforms, to track any game alterations, delays, or rescheduling that might affect betting odds.
