Why the NFL schedule doesn't typically have Friday games

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By Luke Norris

Published 6 days ago

While Friday games weren't uncommon in the early days of the NFL, there haven't been many since the 1970 merger.

Friday NFL games were once common but became rare due to a law protecting high school and college football attendance.
The addition of a Black Friday game doesn't mean there will be more Friday games in the future.
Prior to 2023, only 11 Friday NFL games were played, with most taking place on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve.