The NFL Schedule 2026 is here — all 272 games, all 32 teams, 18 weeks of football. The season opens Wednesday, September 9 with Seattle hosting New England in the NFL Kickoff Game, and it doesn’t stop until February 14, 2027, when Super Bowl 61 is played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. In between, there are seven international games across four continents, Thanksgiving tradition, Christmas football, and 18 weeks of the best sport in the country.
Below is the complete team-by-team breakdown of every NFL football schedule for the 2026 season, organized by division. Click any team to find their full game-by-game slate.
AFC East — NFL Schedule 2026
The AFC East enters 2026 with the Buffalo Bills as the division’s most consistent contender, the Miami Dolphins looking to snap a playoff drought, New England continuing its rebuild, and the Jets trying to finally break through with their rebuilt roster.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule |
| Miami Dolphins | 2026 Miami Dolphins Schedule |
| New England Patriots | 2026 New England Patriots Schedule |
| New York Jets | 2026 New York Jets Schedule |
AFC North — NFL Schedule 2026
The AFC North is one of the league’s most physically punishing divisions, and 2026 is no different. Baltimore and Pittsburgh meet twice with playoff stakes attached almost every year. Cincinnati’s schedule includes an international game in Madrid. Cleveland opens with a road trip to Jacksonville before hosting Pittsburgh on Thursday Night Football.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 2026 Baltimore Ravens Schedule |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2026 Cincinnati Bengals Schedule |
| Cleveland Browns | 2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule |
AFC South — NFL Schedule 2026
Houston is the clear division favorite entering 2026, but Indianapolis will push them — those two teams meet twice with the AFC South title potentially on the line in both games. Jacksonville has back-to-back London home games. Tennessee hosts the Jets in Week 1.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 2026 Houston Texans Schedule |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars Schedule |
| Tennessee Titans | 2026 Tennessee Titans Schedule |
AFC West — NFL Schedule 2026
The AFC West remains the NFL’s most top-heavy division. Kansas City is Kansas City. Denver opens Monday Night at Arrowhead. Las Vegas hosts Miami in Week 1. The Chargers close the year with a Kansas City home game that could determine the division title.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 2026 Denver Broncos Schedule |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Kansas City Chiefs Schedule 2026 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 2026 Las Vegas Raiders Schedule |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 2026 Los Angeles Chargers Schedule |
NFC East — NFL Schedule 2026
The NFC East is the most nationally televised division in football, and 2026 delivers. Dallas plays in Rio de Janeiro. Philadelphia has a Christmas Eve home game and a London trip. Washington opens with back-to-back road games at Philadelphia and Dallas. The Giants host Dallas on Sunday Night Football in Week 1.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 2026 Dallas Cowboys Schedule |
| New York Giants | 2026 New York Giants Schedule |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2026 Philadelphia Eagles Schedule |
| Washington Commanders | 2026 Washington Commanders Schedule |
NFC North — NFL Schedule 2026
The NFC North race runs through January. Detroit closes at Lambeau. Green Bay has two Netflix games. Chicago hosts Green Bay on Christmas Day. Minnesota opens hosting Green Bay in Week 1 and plays in Mexico City in November.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 2026 Chicago Bears Schedule |
| Detroit Lions | 2026 Detroit Lions Schedule |
| Green Bay Packers | 2026 Green Bay Packers Schedule |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2026 Minnesota Vikings Schedule |
NFC South — NFL Schedule 2026
The NFC South plays the rivalry game hard in 2026. Atlanta plays in Madrid. New Orleans plays in Paris. Tampa Bay closes the regular season at New Orleans in a potential division decider. Carolina opens with the Hall of Fame game in Canton.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 2026 Atlanta Falcons Schedule |
| Carolina Panthers | 2026 Carolina Panthers Schedule |
| New Orleans Saints | 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule |
NFC West — NFL Schedule 2026
The NFC West may be the most globally distributed division in 2026 NFL history. The Rams open in Melbourne, Australia. San Francisco plays in Mexico City. Seattle opens the entire NFL season on a Wednesday night. Arizona closes at home against the 49ers in what could be a wild-card clincher.
| Team | Full Schedule |
|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | 2026 Arizona Cardinals Schedule |
| Los Angeles Rams | 2026 Los Angeles Rams Schedule |
| San Francisco 49ers | 2026 San Francisco 49ers Schedule |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2026 Seattle Seahawks Schedule |
2026 NFL Season — Key Dates and Moments
When does the NFL season start?
The NFL football schedule for the 2026 regular season opens Wednesday, September 9, with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots in the NFL Kickoff Game. It is the first time a network has broadcast the opener on a Wednesday night, and it gives Lumen Field the distinction of hosting the game that launches the entire NFL regular season.
International Games in 2026
The 2026 season features a record seven international games:
- Three games in London
- One game in Berlin, Germany
- One game in Dublin, Ireland (NFL’s first game in Ireland)
- One game in Madrid, Spain (NFL’s first game in Spain)
- One game in São Paulo, Brazil
The Dublin and Madrid games are historic firsts. Jacksonville plays back-to-back London home games. Dallas plays in Rio de Janeiro. Pittsburgh plays in Paris. Atlanta plays in Madrid. New Orleans plays in Paris. The international calendar in 2026 is the most ambitious in NFL history.
Thanksgiving 2026
The NFL maintains its Thanksgiving tradition with three games on November 26. Detroit hosts Chicago in the afternoon — a Thanksgiving staple that always draws massive national viewership. Dallas hosts Philadelphia in the primetime Thanksgiving slot — the rivalry game on the holiday, as traditional as the holiday itself.
Christmas Day 2026
Three Christmas Day games are on the NFL schedule this week — or rather, this Christmas. Chicago hosts Green Bay on Netflix at 1:00 pm ET on December 25. Denver hosts Buffalo on Netflix at 4:30 pm ET. The third Christmas game completes a streaming-heavy holiday package.
Super Bowl 61
The road ends February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Valentine’s Day. Super Bowl 61. Whoever survives the playoffs — which begin January 16, 2027 — earns the right to be there.
NFL Primetime Schedule 2026
The NFL schedule this week — every week — includes national television games across multiple networks. Here are the primetime packages for the 2026 season:
| Package | Network |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night Football | Prime Video / NFL Network |
| Sunday Night Football | NBC / Peacock |
| Monday Night Football | ESPN / ABC |
| Christmas Day | Netflix |
NFL Schedule This Week — How to Use This Page
The NFL schedule release gave fans the full 272-game picture in one shot, and this page breaks it down every way you need it:
- By team — click any team link above for their complete game-by-game schedule with kickoff times, venues, and TV channels
- By week — use the week-by-week links below for the full slate on any given Sunday
- By division — organized above by AFC and NFC divisions
Week-by-Week NFL Schedule 2026
| Week | Link |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | NFL Week 1 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 2 | NFL Week 2 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 3 | NFL Week 3 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 4 | NFL Week 4 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 5 | NFL Week 5 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 6 | NFL Week 6 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 7 | NFL Week 7 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 8 | NFL Week 8 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 9 | NFL Week 9 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 10 | NFL Week 10 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 11 | NFL Week 11 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 12 | NFL Week 12 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 13 | NFL Week 13 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 14 | NFL Week 14 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 15 | NFL Week 15 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 16 | NFL Week 16 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 17 | NFL Week 17 TV Schedule 2026 |
| Week 18 | NFL Week 18 TV Schedule 2026 |
What Makes the 2026 NFL Schedule Different
Seven international games is a record. The NFL has never played in Ireland or Spain before — both Dublin and Madrid are genuine firsts. Games in four different countries across multiple weekends represent the league’s clearest statement yet about its global expansion ambitions.
The Australian opener is another layer entirely. The Rams and 49ers tipping off the regular season at Melbourne Cricket Ground — before a single domestic crowd has seen a game — is the kind of scheduling moment that doesn’t have a historical equivalent in American professional football.
And then there’s the Christmas package. Three games. Netflix carrying two of them. The Bears-Packers rivalry on Christmas Day on a streaming platform is either the future of television sports rights or the moment a generation of casual fans decides streaming sports is genuinely viable. Probably both.
FAQ
Q: When does the 2026 NFL season start?
A: The NFL Schedule 2026 regular season opens Wednesday, September 9, with Seattle hosting New England in the NFL Kickoff Game at Lumen Field. It is the first Wednesday night NFL Kickoff Game in league history.
Q: How many games are in the NFL football schedule in 2026?
A: The 2026 NFL football schedule consists of 272 regular season games across an 18-week, 17-games-per-team slate for all 32 NFL teams.
Q: Where is Super Bowl 61?
A: Super Bowl 61 is at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on February 14, 2027 — Valentine’s Day.
Q: What is the NFL schedule this week?
A: The current NFL schedule this week can be found using the week-by-week links in the table above. Each week’s page includes every game, kickoff time, TV channel, and broadcast details for that week’s slate.
Final Thoughts
Seven international games. A Wednesday night opener. Three Christmas Day matchups. A Valentine’s Day Super Bowl. The NFL Schedule 2026 is the most globally ambitious regular season the league has ever constructed, and it delivers marquee moments from the first snap in Seattle on September 9 through the final whistle in Inglewood on February 14.
Every team link above goes to the full game-by-game breakdown. Find your team. Find your weeks. The season is here.
