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
2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule
Early Road Stretch and Thursday Night Opener
The 2026 Cleveland Browns Football Schedule begins with consecutive road games at Jacksonville and Tampa Bay. Carolina visits in Week 3, followed by a Thursday Night Football home game against Pittsburgh on October 1 — one of the most prominent early-season slots on the Browns’ calendar.
AFC North Battles and Mid-Season Travel
Cleveland hosts Baltimore in mid-October, then faces a demanding stretch that includes road trips to Tennessee, Pittsburgh, and New Orleans before Houston visits Huntington Bank Field.
Cleveland Browns Home Games 2026
The Cleveland Browns home games 2026 at Huntington Bank Field include:
- Carolina Panthers (Sep 27)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Oct 1)
- Baltimore Ravens (Oct 18)
- Houston Texans (Nov 15)
- Las Vegas Raiders (Nov 29)
- Cincinnati Bengals (Dec 6)
- Atlanta Falcons (Dec 13)
- Indianapolis Colts (Jan 3)
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers 2026
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 is played twice. The Browns host Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football October 1, then travel to Acrisure Stadium on November 1.
Cleveland Browns Bye Week 2026
The Cleveland Browns bye week 2026 falls on Sunday, November 22 — a mid-to-late season rest that arrives after a heavy stretch of AFC North and road games.
FAQ
When do the Cleveland Browns open the 2026 regular season?
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.
What are the Cleveland Browns home games in 2026?
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).
When do the Cleveland Browns play the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026?
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.
When is the Cleveland Browns bye week in 2026?
The bye week on the 2026 Cleveland Browns Football Schedule falls on Sunday, November 22.
