Fantasy football draft season for 2025 starts as early as the week following the July 4 holiday weekend, with the draft schedule picking up steadily through August. The busiest draft weekends are typically around Labor Day weekend, as many leagues prefer drafting close to the NFL season start to incorporate the latest news and player updates. Some leagues draft prior to training camps while others wait until just before the season begins in early September. The NFL regular season for 2025 starts on September 4, so many drafts happen in late August or the weekend before Labor Day. Overall, fantasy football drafts span from early July right through to early September, with Labor Day weekend being a popular peak time for live drafts and in-person league events.
