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Season Opener Countdown
296 days left.
Season Opener is on Tuesday, March 9, 2027.
Get the free iPhone app with countdown widgets, reminder alerts, and easy sharing so you can plan ahead for any event.
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Countdown details for Season Opener
A new season is almost here! Count down to the first game.
The offseason feels like it lasts forever, but the wait is almost over. Whether it's football, basketball, baseball, or any other sport, opening day brings a wave of fresh hope and excitement. Outside helps you count down to the season opener with vibrant widgets that keep the anticipation alive through every offseason day.
There are 296 days until Season Opener 2027, which falls on Tuesday, March 9, 2027. That is 42 weeks and 2 days away, or roughly 9 months. Season Opener is a date worth keeping on your radar, whether it marks a celebration, a deadline, or a personal milestone. Season Opener falls on a Tuesday this year, a midweek date — worth noting if you want to plan time off around it.
Counting down turns a vague "soon" into a clear number of days you can plan around — booking travel, sending cards, or simply building anticipation. Many people begin preparing for a date like this two to three months ahead, and a visible countdown helps pace that preparation rather than leaving everything to the final week. If you are counting down to Season Opener, you can add a free Outside countdown widget to your iPhone home screen; it updates every day and can be shared with friends and family.
Home Screen Widgets
Beautiful countdown widgets that sit right on your home screen.
Lock Screen Widgets
See your countdown without even unlocking your phone.
Live Activities
Real-time countdown updates on your Dynamic Island.
New season, new hope
Upload your team's schedule, a stadium photo, or a picture of your season tickets. Set reminders for preseason events, draft day, and ticket purchases. Outside makes the offseason countdown feel like part of the experience.
