The 2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule opens with three preseason games in August before a 17-game regular season that includes a Thursday Night Football home opener against Pittsburgh, home matchups against Carolina, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Houston, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Indianapolis — plus road trips to Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, New York Jets, Tennessee, New Orleans, New York Giants, and Baltimore.
2026 Cleveland Browns Preseason Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 15 | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field, Chicago, IL | 1:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Sat, Aug 22 | vs Buffalo Bills | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | NFLN/Local |
| Thu, Aug 27 | vs New England Patriots | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 8:00 pm | Prime Video |
2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 20 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Carolina Panthers | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Thu, Oct 1 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 8:15 pm | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 11 | at New York Jets | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 1 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 15 | vs Houston Texans | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 22 | BYE | — | — | — |
| Sun, Nov 29 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sun, Dec 6 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 13 | vs Atlanta Falcons | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 20 | at New York Giants | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Dec 27 | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD | 1:00 pm | CBS |
| Sun, Jan 3 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00 pm | FOX |
| Sat/Sun, Jan 9/10 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | TBA | TBA |
FAQ
Q: When do the Cleveland Browns open the 2026 regular season?
A: The 2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule regular season opens Sunday, September 13, with Cleveland traveling to Jacksonville to face the Jaguars at EverBank Stadium at 1:00 pm ET on CBS.
Q: What are the Cleveland Browns home games in 2026?
A: The Cleveland Browns home games 2026 at Huntington Bank Field include Carolina (Sep 27), Pittsburgh (Oct 1), Baltimore (Oct 18), Houston (Nov 15), Las Vegas (Nov 29), Cincinnati (Dec 6), Atlanta (Dec 13), and Indianapolis (Jan 3).
Q: When do the Cleveland Browns play the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?
A: The Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 is played twice — Cleveland hosts Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football October 1, then travels to Acrisure Stadium on November 1.
Q: When is the Cleveland Browns bye week in 2026?
A: The bye week on the 2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule falls on Sunday, November 22.