The NFL schedule for the 2024 season is set to be released on May 15 at 8pm ET. However, this is six days later than originally anticipated by teams. A league memo sent by NFL EVP/Media Distribution Hans Schroeder announced the new release date but did not provide a reason for the delay. The schedule release had not been officially announced yet, but it’s common for the league to maintain flexibility when developing the schedule due to its complexity.
While some teams were anticipating the release on Thursday before the new date was revealed, Schroeder mentioned in his memo that more details about activations or other aspects of the plan will be shared in the upcoming days. It’s common for the league and media rights holders to tease specific high-profile matchups before unveiling the full schedule. The schedule release has become increasingly important for teams and the league in recent years, with teams preparing advanced schedule social content and using it as a basis for launching single-game ticket sales.