I started playing fantasy football this year, and I’ve been really into it. I’m in a league with some friends, and we’ve been having a blast. But I realized I don’t actually know when the season ends. So, I decided to do some digging and figure it out.
First, I checked the settings of my league on the ESPN app. I noticed that our regular season is set for 14 weeks. That’s apparently the standard for most public leagues. So, it gave me a general idea, but I wanted to be sure.
Next, I hit up Google. I searched for “when does the fantasy football season end” and found some helpful stuff. One article mentioned that the fantasy season follows the NFL regular season. I also found out that the 2024 NFL season starts on September 5, 2024, and goes until January 5, 2025. That’s a long season!
Then, I stumbled upon a forum where people were discussing the end of the fantasy season. One person said their league usually ends in Week 12, but this year they’re going until Week 13 because of some late byes. That was interesting, so it seems like it can vary.
I also learned that the playoffs usually start after the regular season ends. So, in my case, since our regular season is 14 weeks, the playoffs would likely start in Week 15 and maybe go until Week 18. This makes sense because it lines up with the end of the NFL regular season.
So, from all this, here’s what I gathered:
- Fantasy football season length: It typically follows the NFL regular season, which is usually about 17-18 weeks.
- Regular season: Most leagues have a regular season that lasts 14 weeks, but it can vary.
- Playoffs: Playoffs usually start right after the regular season and last for a few weeks.
- End date: The fantasy season generally ends around the same time as the NFL regular season, which is early January.
It’s kind of funny, I got so caught up in the weekly matchups and trades that I didn’t even think about the end of the season. I just assumed it would go on forever! Now that I know, I can plan accordingly. I need to make sure I have my best team ready for the playoffs, or else I might miss out on the championship!
This whole process taught me that it’s a good idea to know the rules and schedule of your fantasy league. It helps you make better decisions throughout the season and avoid any surprises at the end. I guess that’s all part of the fun of fantasy football, figuring out the strategy and planning for the long term. It is really a fun game to play as a virtual general manager.
