The 2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule opens with three preseason games in August. After that, a 17-game regular season includes home dates against Detroit, Baltimore, Miami and Kansas City, plus road trips to Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minnesota and Denver on Christmas Day.
2026 Buffalo Bills Preseason Schedule
2026 Buffalo Bills Regular Season Schedule
How the season opens
Buffalo starts the regular season on the road at Houston on Sept. 13. Four days later, the Bills host Detroit on Thursday Night Football. Two more home dates against the Chargers and Patriots follow before the first West Coast trip of the year.
Key home dates and primetime games
- Detroit on Thursday Night Football (Sept. 17)
- Baltimore on Nov. 1
- Miami on Nov. 22
- Kansas City on Thanksgiving night (Nov. 26)
- Chicago on a Saturday night in December
The Thanksgiving night game against Kansas City is one of the biggest home dates on the 2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule. A Saturday night matchup with Chicago later in December adds another national window at Highmark Stadium.
Road stretch and holiday football
After the bye on Oct. 25, Buffalo hits the road for Minnesota and the Jets. Later trips include New England, Green Bay and a Christmas Day game at Denver on Netflix. The regular season then closes with a road game at Miami and a final home date against the Jets.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Bills open the 2026 regular season?
Sunday, Sept. 13 on the road at Houston, 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
What are the Buffalo Bills home games in 2026?
Highmark Stadium hosts Detroit, LA Chargers, New England, Baltimore, Miami, Kansas City, Chicago and the New York Jets.
When do the Bills play Kansas City in 2026?
Thursday, Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving night) at Highmark Stadium, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
When is the Bills bye week in 2026?
Sunday, Oct. 25.
Where is the full Buffalo Bills Schedule listed?
The complete 2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule with preseason and regular-season dates, times and TV info appears in the tables above.
