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NFL to Move Super Bowl to President's Day from 2027, Expands to 18 Games

Apr 28, 2024, 04:06 PM

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced plans to move the Super Bowl to President's Day weekend, aligning the event with a three-day holiday to potentially start from 2027. This shift is part of a broader strategy to expand the NFL's reach, including increasing the regular season to 18 games and adding more international games. Goodell's vision includes playing NFL games overseas on a weekly basis within the next decade. Additionally, the introduction of an 18-game schedule is seen as a significant change that could lead to adjustments in the sports calendar, affecting events like NASCAR's Daytona 500, which may have to change its traditional date. The changes also anticipate an increase in the salary cap and the addition of a second bye week.