If you've ever wondered how the major sports leagues overlap throughout the year, here's a complete breakdown of when each season cycle begins and ends, including preseason activities.

# Annual Sports Calendar (Ordered by Season Start)

⚾ **MLB**: February (Spring Training) → October (World Series)

⚽ **MLS**: February (Preseason begins in January) → December (MLS Cup)

⚽ **EPL**: July (Preseason) → May (Premier League Finale)

🏈 **NCAA Football (NCAAF)**: August → January (National Championship)

🏈 **NFL**: August (Preseason) → February (Super Bowl)

🏒 **NHL**: September (Training Camp/Preseason) → June (Stanley Cup Finals)

🏀 **NBA**: September (Training Camp/Preseason) → June (NBA Finals)

🏀 **NCAA Basketball (NCAAB)**: October → April (National Championship)

# Key Takeaway

Many fans assume football kicks off the sports calendar, but MLB and MLS actually begin their annual competition cycles before the EPL, NFL, and college football when preseason activities are included.

This overlap creates a nearly continuous sports calendar with major events, playoffs, championships, and betting opportunities occurring year-round.

# Why This Matters

Understanding the annual sports cycle can help fans, bettors, analysts, and content creators better prepare for:

* Season transitions
* Futures markets
* Championship runs
* Offseason player movement
* Betting and fantasy sports opportunities

At Oddsify Labs, we track sports year-round, providing actionable intelligence, betting signals, predictive analytics, and market insights across the entire sports calendar.

**Disclaimer:** League schedules, preseason dates, and championship timelines may vary slightly from year to year.

*Information provided by VIC, the #1 sports betting signals and intelligence platform.*

The Complete Sports Calendar: When Every Major League Season Starts and Ends (MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, EPL, MLS, NCAAF & NCAAB)