The sports equinox occurs when all four major sports leagues in the United States — MLB, NBA NFL, and NHL — have regular-season or postseason games on the same day.
History of the Sports Equinox
The first sports equinox was Oct. 17, 1971, when the four leagues combined for 22 games:
- NFL: 12 games
- NHL: 6 games
- NBA: 3 games
- MLB: 1 game
How Many Sports Equinoxes Have There Been?
There are conflicting accounts how many equinoxes have occurred.
The 2024 sports equinox is believed to be either the 30th or 31st time. It’s happened each of the last 10 years.
Is There a Sports Equinox This Year?
Yes, the 2024 sports equinox is on Oct. 28, 2024. The leagues will combine for 21 games:
- NBA: 11 games
- NHL: 8 games
- NFL: 1 game
- MLB: 1 game
The lone MLB game will be Game 3 of the 2024 World Series.
The BetMGM online sportsbook will have odds and live betting for each of those 21 games on Oct. 28.
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