2026 NFL Live Scores Today

ByShaikat Kumar

For football fans, the National Football League never truly sleeps. Even when there are no games on the field, the league calendar stays packed with important events that shape the upcoming season. From offseason workouts to the highly anticipated draft, the NFL schedule keeps teams busy year-round.

If you’re checking NFL live scores today, you might notice there are currently no games being played. That’s because the league is deep into its offseason schedule. However, plenty of key events are taking place that will impact the upcoming season.

Below is a look at the major NFL offseason dates fans should keep an eye on in 2026.

Key NFL Offseason Dates (2026)

March 29 – April 1

  • Annual League Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, where owners and league officials discuss rule changes and league business.

April 6

  • Teams that hired a new head coach after the 2025 season may begin their offseason workout programs.

April 15

  • Deadline for teams to test, visit, interview, or conduct medical exams with draft-eligible players at club facilities.

April 17

  • Restricted free agents must sign offer sheets by this date.

April 20

  • Teams with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 22

  • Final deadline for clubs to meet with draft prospects anywhere. Teams also must decide whether to match restricted free agent offer sheets.

2026 NFL Draft

April 23-25 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • The biggest offseason event arrives with the 2026 NFL Draft. Over three days, teams select the next generation of stars who will shape the future of the league. Fans closely watch which players their teams choose to strengthen rosters for the upcoming season.

Important May Events

May 1

  • Deadline for teams to exercise the fifth-year option for players selected in the first round of the 2023 draft.

May 1-4 or May 8-11

  • Teams hold their three-day rookie minicamps following the draft.

May 11

  • Rookie Football Development Programs begin.

May 13-17

  • NFLPA Rookie Premiere in Los Angeles, where the league’s newest stars meet media and sponsors.

May 19-20

  • Spring League Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

June Deadlines

June 1

  • Deadline for teams to issue a “June 1 Tender” to unsigned restricted free agents.

June 15

  • Final date teams can reduce a restricted free agent tender while retaining exclusive negotiating rights.

Late June

  • Teams hold Rookie Readiness Programs at their facilities.
  • Training Camp and Summer Schedule

July 15 (4:00 PM ET)

  • Deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contract extensions.

Mid-July

  • Teams begin opening preseason training camps for rookies.
  • Rookies report first, followed by first-year players and veteran quarterbacks. Veteran players typically report a few days later as teams prepare for preseason action.

July 22 (4:00 PM ET)

  • The signing period ends for unrestricted free agents who received a UFA tender from their previous club.

When Will NFL Games Return?

While there are no NFL live scores today, fans won’t have to wait too long. Preseason action typically begins in August, followed by the start of the regular season in early September.

Until then, the offseason remains one of the most exciting times in football as teams build their rosters through the draft, free agency, and training camps.

Note: Data NFL.com