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Fans Guide To The 2025 American Kickoff

The 2025 American Football Kickoff begins Thursday, July 24, and continues through Friday, July 25. Fans of all 14 American teams will enjoy unprecedented access to press conferences, a behind-the-scenes look at the television coverage and meet-and-greet opportunities for some of the top coaches and players in the nation.

Twenty-eight student-athletes are scheduled to attend this year's Kickoff, which will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the first time. Media sessions will begin at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday and will continue Friday morning with press conferences from the 14 head coaches. Commissioner Tim Pernetti will deliver his remarks Friday at 8:15 a.