Season (sports) facts for kids

A season in sports is a special time of the year when games for a particular sport are played. Think of it like a school year, but for sports! For example, in Major League Baseball, the season usually runs from April to September. This is when baseball teams play most of their games and compete against each other.

A sports season has four main parts:

• Pre-season - This is when teams play practice games, often called exhibition games. It helps players get ready for the main part of the season.
• Regular season - This is the longest part of the season. Most of the official games are played during this time, and teams try to win as many as possible to qualify for the next stage.
• Post-season (or Playoffs) - After the regular season, the best teams compete in a special tournament. They play against each other to win the big championship for that year.
• Off-season - This is the time after the championship and before the next season starts. Players might rest, train, or teams might make changes to get ready for the next year.

When Do Sports Seasons Happen?

Different sports leagues have their main regular seasons at different times of the year. This table shows when some popular leagues usually play their games:

Related pages

• Ice hockey
• Football (soccer)
• Baseball
• American football
• Basketball
• Exhibition game

See also

In Spanish: Temporada (deporte) para niños