How many days until College Football Season Start (FBS)?
College Football Season Start (FBS) is on Thursday, August 26, 2027. There are 314 days left until College Football Season Start (FBS). College Football Season Start (FBS) is observed on August 26, 2027 for the NCAA Division I FBS first-contest date.
Date & Planning Details
College Football Season Start (FBS) is observed on August 26, 2027 for the NCAA Division I FBS first-contest date.
This seasonal boundary is not a public holiday.
College Football Season Start (FBS) Calendar (2027)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | August 26 | Thu | 314 days | No |
What is College Football Season Start (FBS)?
The 2027 NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision season can begin on Thursday, August 26, 2027. The NCAA’s standardized calendar moves the first-contest date into the period previously known as Week 0 and gives FBS teams a 14-week window to play 12 regular-season games. Individual schools may schedule their season openers on August 26 or later.
Calendar note
Starting with the 2027 season, the FBS first-contest date falls on the Thursday of the former Week 0 period. This is the earliest regular-season date under the standardized calendar, rather than a guarantee that every team will play that day.
Date variation note
College football does not have one opening game shared by every school. Team schedules differ, so many programs will play their first game after the national FBS first-contest date.
Planning note
Check the schedule of the team or conference you follow because its first game may be several days or more after the season’s first permissible contest date.
Broadcast note
Television networks, conferences, and schools usually announce many kickoff times and broadcast assignments closer to each game.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does college football start in 2027?
The NCAA Division I FBS first-contest date for the 2027 season is Thursday, August 26, 2027. Individual teams may begin their schedules later.
Does every college football team play on August 26, 2027?
No. August 26 is the first-contest date for the FBS season, but each school’s schedule determines when that team actually plays its opener.
What happened to Week 0 in college football?
Beginning with the 2027 season, the period previously treated as Week 0 becomes the opening week of the standardized FBS regular-season calendar.
How long is the FBS regular-season scheduling window?
The standardized calendar provides 14 weeks for FBS teams to play 12 regular-season games, giving programs room for two open dates.
Does this countdown include FCS, Division II, Division III, and NAIA football?
No. This countdown uses the NCAA Division I FBS first-contest date. Other college football divisions and governing bodies may follow different calendars.
When will opening-week kickoff times be announced?
Exact kickoff times and television assignments vary by game and are released by conferences, schools, and broadcast partners as schedules are finalized.
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