The last games of the 2023 NFL Playoffs will occur in the next two weeks. As the league wraps up the offseason, preparations for the next year’s events have begun. The dates for the 2023 NFL Draft and International Games have been confirmed as of now.
Even though plans for the next offseason are in progress, several significant upcoming dates in the American football calendar will affect the first half of the 2023 season. To give you an idea, here are the top 10 major American football events that will happen in the upcoming months. Let’s begin!
1. AFC and NFC Championship Games
The NFL playoffs are currently in full swing, with the top teams from the NFC and AFC facing off for a chance to reach the Super Bowl. The 49ers and Eagles, as well as the Chiefs and Bengals, are among the teams competing.
The final games of the NFL season, including the Super Bowl, draw a massive global audience, making it one of the most widely watched sporting events. For those interested in betting, the playoffs and Super Bowl offer opportunities to show support for their favorite teams by placing bets. Be sure to check out the odds and betting options available at www.bodog.eu/super-bowl-betting before the Big Game starts.
2. Pro Bowl Games
The 2023 Pro Bowl, an annual all-star showcase of the NFL’s top players, will feature skills competitions and a non-contact flag football game in this year’s fixture. The event will be held on Sunday, February 5th, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
3. Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl LVII is set to take place on February 12th, 2023, at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This 63,500-seat stadium, which is home to the Arizona Cardinals, will be hosting its third Super Bowl and first since 2015.
Up until now, we have talked about the top performers from both the regular season and Playoffs in 2023. As they prepare for the Super Bowl, it is also worth noting those who have a longer break before the next season starts. Without making it to the Playoffs, they will need to examine what went wrong for their teams in the 2022-23 season.
4. NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
The NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, which is sanctioned by the NFL Players Association, is considered to be on the same level as the Shrine Bowl. The bowl was first played in 2012 and is held annually on January 28th. The next game will be played in Pasadena, California.
Until the 2022 games, the Collegiate Bowl and the Shrine Bowl were held in the same week. Although the Shrine Bowl has started to position itself as the clear second-best all-star game in the circuit, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl continues to be respected and produces many NFL players each year.
5. East-West Shrine Bowl
The Shriners East-West Shrine Bowl, which was first held in Fort Petersburg, Florida, is traditionally considered the second-best all-star game in the circuit, behind the Senior Bowl. However, starting in 2022, the game’s location has been changed to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Despite falling to second place in popularity among prospects over the past 30 years, the staff is working to make the game the top-tier all-star game in the circuit, and the next game will take place on February 3rd, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
6. Senior Bowl
The Senior Bowl, which has been around since 1950, is considered to be the premier all-star game in the NFL. All 32 teams of the NFL will travel to Mobile, Alabama, during the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 4, 2023, to evaluate and interact with the top senior prospects leading up to the NFL Draft. The game itself will take place on Feb. 4th, 2023. It is a highly respected and well-regarded event with a strong reputation.
7. HBCU Legacy Bowl
The HBCU Legacy Bowl, put on by the Black College Football Hall of Fame, showcases top NFL-bound prospects from HBCU schools across the country. The game, which began in 2022, will take place on Feb. 25th, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Additionally, it will be part of a week-long celebration from Feb. 20th-25th, 2023, and will be broadcasted on NFL Network. The event provides a valuable exposure opportunity for HBCU athletes and is supported by a variety of African-American NFL players, both past and present, including Patrick Mahomes, Doug Williams, Bobby Wagner, Jameis Winston, James Harris, Aaron Donald, Art Shell, and Mel Blount.
8. NFLPA Rookie Premiere
The NFLPA Rookie Premiere, now in its 29th year, is an annual event that takes place in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft, which is scheduled for April 27-29, 2023.
It serves as a showcase for the league’s top rookie players, who can meet with current and former NFL players and participate in activities like photo shoots and media interviews. Additionally, the event allows companies to meet and sign deals with top rookie players for marketing and endorsement purposes. The specific dates for the 2023 season have not been announced yet.
9. NFL Draft Classes
The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place in Kansas City, Missouri, from April 27th to 29th. This event is considered to be one of the biggest and most-anticipated professional sporting events. It will attract fans from all over the country to experience the NFL Draft and NFL Draft Experience. Additionally, it will put Kansas City in the national spotlight as millions of viewers tune in.
10. NFL International Games
The NFL has revealed the five teams that will be playing in the 2023 International Games in London and Germany. These include:
- Buffalo Bills
- Tennessee Titans
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kansas City Chiefs
- New England Patriots
The games will take place in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wembley Stadium in London, and in Germany, with destination cities to be announced later this year. The Jaguars will be returning to Wembley Stadium as part of their multi-year commitment to play in the UK.
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