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With this news, the NFL will not only play its first-ever Week 1 game abroad, but it will also take advantage of a few legal loopholes that will allow it to play games on Saturdays and Fridays.
Why is Friday the NFL’s first-week game?
The NFL is not allowed to schedule any games on Fridays or Saturdays between the second weekend in September and the second weekend in December, according to the Sports Broadcasting Act, which has controlled American television since 1961.
Both high school and college football seasons begin at that time, and student leagues take over on Fridays and Saturdays to increase their support.
The NFL plans to begin play on the Thursday after Labour Day.
