The 2026 New England Patriots Schedule opens with three preseason games in August. After that, a 17-game regular season starts on a Wednesday night in Seattle. Home dates at Gillette Stadium include Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, the Jets, Green Bay, Minnesota, Buffalo, Denver and Miami, plus an international game in Munich against Detroit.
2026 New England Patriots Preseason Schedule
2026 New England Patriots Regular Season Schedule
How the season opens
New England starts the regular season on a Wednesday night in Seattle. The first home date arrives the next week against Pittsburgh. A trip to Jacksonville and a road game at Buffalo then follow before the Patriots return to Foxborough for a pair of home games.
Key home dates and primetime games
- Pittsburgh on Sept. 20
- Las Vegas on Oct. 11
- New York Jets on Oct. 18
- Green Bay on Nov. 8
- Buffalo on Dec. 6
- Minnesota on Thursday Night Football (Dec. 10)
- Denver and Miami in the final two weeks
Those home games form the core of the 2026 New England Patriots Schedule. The Thursday night matchup with Minnesota and the late-season date against Buffalo stand out as two of the biggest afternoons at Gillette Stadium.
International game and the finish
The Munich game against Detroit on Nov. 15 is one of the unique dates on the calendar. After the bye the following week, New England hits the road for the Chargers, then hosts Buffalo and Minnesota before a Monday night trip to Kansas City. The regular season closes with a road game at the Jets and two final home dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Patriots open the 2026 regular season?
Wednesday, Sept. 9 on the road at Seattle, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock.
What are the New England Patriots home games in 2026?
Gillette Stadium hosts Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, the Jets, Green Bay, Buffalo, Minnesota, Denver and Miami.
When do the Patriots play Buffalo in 2026?
Twice — on the road at Highmark Stadium on Oct. 4, then at home on Dec. 6.
When is the Patriots bye week in 2026?
Sunday, Nov. 22.
Where is the full New England Patriots Schedule listed?
The complete 2026 New England Patriots Schedule with preseason and regular-season dates, times and TV info appears in the tables above.
