The NFL Week 16 Schedule 2026 delivers one of the most festive and high-stakes weeks of the season. It features a Thursday night opener, three Christmas Day games, additional weekend contests, and a Monday Night Football finale as teams push for playoff berths and seeding.
Here is the complete NFL Week 16 Schedule 2026 with dates, kickoff times, TV channels, and viewing details for every game.
NFL Week 16 Schedule 2026 – Full Game List
All times Eastern
Thursday, December 24 – NFL Schedule Week 16
| Matchup | Time | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon |
Friday, December 25 – NFL Schedule Week 16 Christmas Day
| Matchup | Time | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears | 1:00 p.m. | Netflix |
| Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos | 4:30 p.m. | Netflix |
| Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks | 8:15 p.m. | FOX |
Saturday, December 26 – NFL Schedule Week 16
| Matchup | Time | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Matchup TBD | 4:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Matchup TBD | 8:00 p.m. | NFL Network |
Additional Week 16 matchups (date/time/network TBD):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
- Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts
- Washington Commanders at Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday, December 27 – NFL Schedule Week 16
| Matchup | Time | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| New England Patriots at New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Tennessee Titans at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | FOX |
| San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, December 28 – Week 16 NFL Schedule
| Matchup | Time | TV / Stream |
|---|---|---|
| New York Giants at Detroit Lions | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN |
Christmas Day Spotlight
Christmas Day features three high-profile games. Green Bay visits Chicago and Buffalo travels to Denver, both exclusively on Netflix. The nightcap sends the Rams to Seattle on FOX. These matchups continue the league’s recent expansion of holiday programming.
How to Watch NFL Week 16 Games
- Amazon Prime Video: Thursday Night Football
- Netflix: Two Christmas Day games
- FOX: Christmas night game and select Sunday windows
- CBS: Primary Sunday afternoon windows
- NBC: Sunday Night Football
- ESPN: Monday Night Football
- NFL Network: Saturday games
Local affiliates will carry regional games. Streaming options include network apps, YouTube TV, Fubo, and NFL+ for out-of-market access.
More: 2026 NFL Schedule: Complete Team-by-Team Season Guide
Quick Notes on the Week 16 Slate
Week 16 is packed with playoff implications. Several teams will be fighting to clinch or improve seeding, while others battle to stay alive. The combination of Christmas Day games, a full Sunday slate, and Monday Night Football creates a dense stretch of meaningful football.
The NFL Week 16 Schedule 2026 offers holiday drama and high stakes. Use the tables above for a complete look at times, channels, and matchups.
FAQ
When is NFL Week 16 in 2026? Thursday, December 24 through Monday, December 28.
What are the Christmas Day games in Week 16? Green Bay at Chicago (1 p.m., Netflix), Buffalo at Denver (4:30 p.m., Netflix), and Los Angeles Rams at Seattle (8:15 p.m., FOX).
What channel is Thursday Night Football in Week 16? Houston at Philadelphia airs on Amazon at 8:15 p.m. ET.
How can I watch every game on the NFL Week 16 Schedule 2026? Follow the network or platform listed for each game and use streaming services or local affiliates as needed.
