NFL Week 15 Schedule 2026: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The NFL Week 15 Schedule 2026 runs from Thursday, December 17 through Monday, December 21. All 16 games are on the board because bye weeks are finished, so every one of the 32 teams plays. Every kickoff time below is Eastern.
San Francisco opens the week at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. Saturday brings a two game slate on FOX and CBS. Sunday delivers 12 games, and New England closes the week at Arrowhead on Monday night.
2026 NFL Week 15 at a Glance
| Dates | Thursday, December 17 to Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| Total games | 16 |
| Teams on bye | None. All 32 teams play |
| Networks | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC, Prime Video |
| Thursday opener | 49ers at Chargers, 8:15 PM ET |
| Saturday games | Seahawks at Eagles 5:00 PM ET, Bears at Bills 8:20 PM ET |
| Sunday night | Lions at Vikings, 8:20 PM ET |
| Monday night | Patriots at Chiefs, 8:15 PM ET |
NFL Week 15 Schedule 2026: All 16 Games
Times are Eastern. Subtract one hour for Central, two for Mountain and three for Pacific.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers at Chargers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
Saturday, December 19, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks at Eagles | 5:00 PM | FOX | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| Bears at Bills | 8:20 PM | CBS | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park |
Sunday, December 20, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals at Panthers | 1:00 PM | FOX | Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte |
| Dolphins at Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX | Lambeau Field, Green Bay |
| Saints at Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | FOX | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
| Falcons at Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX | Northwest Stadium, Landover |
| Ravens at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh |
| Jaguars at Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS | Reliant Stadium, Houston |
| Browns at Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Colts at Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS | Nissan Stadium, Nashville |
| Jets at Cardinals | 4:05 PM | FOX | State Farm Stadium, Glendale |
| Cowboys at Rams | 4:25 PM | CBS | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Broncos at Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas |
| Lions at Vikings | 8:20 PM | NBC | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis |
Houston note: the Texans venue is listed here as Reliant Stadium. NRG Energy announced the change back to the original Reliant name in April 2026 and the new signage went up in August, so older listings still show NRG Stadium. It is the same building.
Monday, December 21, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots at Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN and ABC | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Kansas City note: the venue is simply Arrowhead Stadium again. The Chiefs and G.E.H.A retired the GEHA Field naming rights on August 5, 2026, so ticket sites and stat databases may still show GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Want every week in one place? Browse the full 2026 NFL schedule, or track the races on the NFL playoff picture.
NFL Week 15 Schedule 2026 TV Channels and Streaming
Five broadcasters split the 16 games. CBS has the biggest share at seven, including the Saturday nightcap.
| Network | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | 7 | Bears at Bills on Saturday, four Sunday 1:00 PM games and both 4:25 PM games |
| FOX | 6 | Seahawks at Eagles on Saturday, four Sunday 1:00 PM games and Jets at Cardinals at 4:05 PM |
| NBC | 1 | Sunday Night Football, Lions at Vikings |
| ESPN and ABC | 1 | Monday Night Football, Patriots at Chiefs, simulcast on both |
| Prime Video | 1 | Thursday Night Football, 49ers at Chargers |
Every network has a streaming twin. Paramount+ carries the CBS slate, FOX One carries FOX at 19.99 dollars a month, Peacock mirrors Sunday night, and the ESPN app on an ESPN Unlimited plan at 29.99 dollars a month covers Monday night. A digital antenna pulls in your local CBS, FOX and ABC games for free.
Two limits are worth knowing before you subscribe. NFL+ at 6.99 dollars a month streams live local and prime time games on phones and tablets only, and that restriction applies to the Premium tier too, so those games cannot be cast to a television. And NFL Sunday Ticket covers out of market Sunday afternoon CBS and FOX games only, never prime time or Saturday. You can buy it as a YouTube TV add on or on its own through YouTube Primetime Channels.
Teams on Bye in Week 15
None. Byes run from Week 5 to Week 14 in 2026, with none in Week 12, so all 32 teams are in action for the rest of the regular season. The Cardinals and Cowboys were the last two teams to rest, in Week 14. Fantasy playoff rosters are at full strength.
What Makes Week 15 Worth Watching
Saturday football returns on broadcast television. The NFL puts two games on Saturday, December 19, and both go to a major over the air network rather than a streamer. Seahawks at Eagles kicks off at 5:00 PM ET on FOX, then Bears at Bills takes the 8:20 PM ET slot on CBS. The NFL Network Saturday doubleheader comes a week later, in Week 16.
Buffalo hosts under the lights in its new building. The Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium this season. It seats 60,108, about 11,500 fewer than the 71,608 seat bowl it replaced, and the tighter design plus an open field means December weather is part of the show.
Ravens at Steelers headlines the Sunday window. The AFC North rivalry lands at Acrisure Stadium in Week 15, when division tiebreakers usually decide who hosts a wild card game and who travels.
Two prime time division games close the week. Lions at Vikings puts the NFC North on NBC at U.S. Bank Stadium. Patriots at Chiefs then gets the standalone Monday window at Arrowhead, simulcast on ESPN and ABC.
SoFi Stadium works twice in four days. The Chargers host Thursday night, then the Rams host Dallas at 4:25 PM on Sunday. It is the only venue with two Week 15 games.
Kickoff times can still move. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be flexed, so the two Saturday games are fixed. Sunday night can change with six days notice in Weeks 14 through 17, Monday night with 12 days notice, and Thursday night with 21 days notice.
NFL Week 15 2026 FAQs
How many games are in NFL Week 15 2026?
Sixteen. One on Thursday, two on Saturday, 12 on Sunday and one on Monday. No team is on bye, so all 32 teams play.
When does NFL Week 15 start and end in 2026?
Week 15 starts Thursday, December 17 and ends Monday, December 21, 2026.
Which teams are on bye in Week 15 2026?
None. Byes run from Week 5 to Week 14 in 2026, with none in Week 12. The Cardinals and Cowboys were the last teams to rest, in Week 14, so every team plays from Week 15 on.
What are the Week 15 Saturday games in 2026?
Seahawks at Eagles at 5:00 PM ET on FOX and Bears at Bills at 8:20 PM ET on CBS, both on Saturday, December 19. The NFL Network Saturday doubleheader is in Week 16, not Week 15.
Who plays Thursday, Sunday and Monday night in Week 15?
49ers at Chargers, 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. Lions at Vikings, 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Patriots at Chiefs, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN and ABC.
Can Week 15 kickoff times still change?
Yes. Sunday night can be flexed with six days notice in Weeks 14 through 17, Monday night with 12 days notice, and Thursday night with 21 days notice. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved, so the two Saturday games are fixed.
How can I watch NFL Week 15 2026 without cable?
YouTube TV, Fubo and DIRECTV carry CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and ABC in most markets. Paramount+ covers CBS, FOX One covers FOX, Peacock covers Sunday night and the ESPN app on an ESPN Unlimited plan covers Monday night. Prime Video has Thursday night, and an antenna gets local CBS, FOX and ABC games free. NFL+ works on a phone or tablet only.
That is the complete NFL Week 15 Schedule 2026, from Inglewood on Thursday to Kansas City on Monday, with a Saturday doubleheader, two prime time division games and no team resting.
Bookmark this page and check back before kickoff, because the Thursday, Sunday and Monday night listings can all still move under flex rules.
Last verified August 13, 2026. All 16 matchups, kickoff times and networks cross checked against NFL.com, ESPN, CBS Sports and FOX Sports. Bye weeks from the NFL 2026 schedule release. Flex windows from the NFL 2026 flexible scheduling procedures. Stadium names verified with the Kansas City Chiefs, Reliant and the Buffalo Bills. Streaming prices from NFL, ESPN and FOX support pages.
