Answer: kickoff

AnswerCrossword Clue
KICKOFFBegin: Colloq.
KICKOFFStart of a game
KICKOFFExile from?
KICKOFFBegin
kickoffa kick that begins play in football
kickoffA start of an event or activity
kickoffThe start or resumption of a football game, in which a player kicks the ball from the center of the field