Inside the NFL's Detailed Process for Crafting the 2024 Regular-Season Schedule
With more than 26,000 factors considered, the NFL meticulously crafted their 2024 regular-season schedule for maximum competitive fairness and prime-time allocation.
League executive vice president Hans Schroeder emphasized the challenge of creating a schedule that caters to teams, media partners, fans, and various logistical elements.
Surprisingly, the proximity of Taylor Swift's concerts to the Kansas City Chiefs' games was not factored into the scheduling equation.
The NFL clarified that Swift's tour dates did not influence the creation of the schedule, even with potential conflicts at NFL stadiums.
Despite Swift's concerts in Miami, New Orleans, and Indy, the league did not take into account a hypothetical conflict with the Chiefs playing in Buffalo while Swift performed in Toronto.
The Buffalo Bills are set to host the Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on November 17, while Swift has concerts scheduled in Toronto before and after the game.
League executives highlighted the significant interest in the Chiefs due to their recent success, equating them to "Cowboys-level assets" in terms of viewership and engagement.
