2026 NFL Schedule: Weekly, By Team & Today’s TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL schedule is into Week 3. Eight teams sit at 2 and 0 after a Week 2 slate full of upsets, and the Ravens and Cowboys head to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. This page has today’s games, this week’s kickoff times and TV channels, Week 2 scores and all 32 team schedules.
Each team plays 17 games over 18 weeks, 272 in all, including a record nine international games. The regular season ends January 9 and 10, 2027. The playoffs start January 16, and Super Bowl LXI is February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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NFL TV Schedule for Today
Tuesday, September 22, 2026: no NFL games today. Week 3 opens Thursday night in Green Bay. All times Eastern.
| DATE | NEXT GAMES | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 24 | Falcons at Packers (Thursday Night Football) | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Nine games, including Bengals at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS, FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Four games, including Ravens at Cowboys in Rio | 4:05 and 4:25 PM | FOX, CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Rams at Broncos (Sunday Night Football) | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Sept 28 | Eagles at Bears (Monday Night Football) | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
On game days, check our NFL games today page for live scores and every kickoff.
NFL Schedule This Week: Week 3 Games, Times and TV
Week 3 runs September 24 to 28 with no byes. The Ravens and Cowboys play the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro at the Maracanã, and FOX takes the 4:05 PM ET window. Thursday Night Football opens the week in Green Bay. See the full NFL Week 3 schedule page for venues, or grab the free printable pick’em sheet for your pool.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 24 | Falcons at Packers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Panthers at Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Chargers at Bills | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Jets at Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Seahawks at Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Bengals at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Texans at Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Chiefs at Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Patriots at Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Titans at Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Cardinals at 49ers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Vikings at Buccaneers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Ravens at Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro) | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Raiders at Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Rams at Broncos | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Sept 28 | Eagles at Bears | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
NFL Week 2 Scores and Results
Road teams went 10 and 6. The Patriots beat the Steelers 20 to 3 in Foxborough, the Saints won in Baltimore, and the Vikings held the Bears to three points in a 9 to 3 grind. Eight teams are 2 and 0: the Bills, Bengals, Chiefs, Raiders, Seahawks, 49ers, Vikings and Eagles. Eight are still winless. Full recaps are on our NFL Week 2 schedule page.
| DATE | GAME | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 17 | Lions at Bills | Bills 41, Lions 31 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Panthers at Falcons | Panthers 34, Falcons 3 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Vikings at Bears | Vikings 9, Bears 3 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Packers at Jets | Packers 20, Jets 17 (OT) |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Eagles at Titans | Eagles 24, Titans 20 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Saints at Ravens | Saints 24, Ravens 17 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Bengals at Texans | Bengals 20, Texans 6 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Steelers at Patriots | Patriots 20, Steelers 3 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Browns at Buccaneers | Browns 23, Buccaneers 19 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Jaguars at Broncos | Broncos 20, Jaguars 13 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Raiders at Chargers | Raiders 26, Chargers 14 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Seahawks at Cardinals | Seahawks 31, Cardinals 7 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Commanders at Cowboys | Cowboys 37, Commanders 20 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Dolphins at 49ers | 49ers 35, Dolphins 13 |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Colts at Chiefs | Chiefs 33, Colts 30 (OT) |
| Mon, Sept 21 | Giants at Rams | Rams 28, Giants 6 |
NFL Week 4 Schedule: Games, Times and TV
Week 4 runs October 1 to 5 and still has no byes. The London series starts with Colts at Commanders at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network. Times can shift, so check our NFL Week 4 schedule page before kickoff.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | Steelers at Browns | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Colts at Commanders (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Cardinals at Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Jaguars at Bengals | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Patriots at Bills | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Titans at Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Cowboys at Texans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Packers at Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Rams at Eagles | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Jets at Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Dolphins at Vikings | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Broncos at 49ers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Chiefs at Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Chargers at Seahawks | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Lions at Panthers | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Falcons at Saints | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
2026 NFL Schedule by Team
Pick a club for its full 17 game slate, kickoff times, bye week and printable PDF. Byes run from Week 5 to Week 14, with none in Week 12. See our NFL bye weeks 2026 guide for every team’s week off.
2026 NFL Schedule Week by Week
Every week from the September 9 opener to the Week 18 finales, with kickoff times, venues and TV channels:
| WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 |
| WEEK 4 | WEEK 5 | WEEK 6 |
| WEEK 7 | WEEK 8 | WEEK 9 |
| WEEK 10 | WEEK 11 | WEEK 12 |
| WEEK 13 | WEEK 14 | WEEK 15 |
| WEEK 16 | WEEK 17 | WEEK 18 |
2026 NFL Schedule: Key Dates
Holiday games, Saturday slates and the playoff road. Times are Eastern. The NFL playoff schedule fills in as the season goes.
| DATE | EVENT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 25 | First Thanksgiving Eve game: Packers at Rams, 8:00 PM | Netflix |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving: Bears at Lions 1:00, Eagles at Cowboys 4:30, Chiefs at Bills 8:20 | CBS, FOX, NBC |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Black Friday: Broncos at Steelers, 3:00 PM | Prime Video |
| Sat, Dec 19 | Week 15 Saturday: Seahawks at Eagles 5:00, Bears at Bills 8:20 | FOX, CBS |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve: Texans at Eagles, 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas: Packers at Bears 1:00, Bills at Broncos 4:30, Rams at Seahawks 8:15 | Netflix, Netflix, FOX |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Week 16 Saturday doubleheader, 4:30 and 8:00 PM | NFL Network |
| Sat, Jan 2, 2027 | Week 17 Saturday games, 4:30 and 8:00 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Jan 9 and 10, 2027 | Week 18: all 16 division games, three on Saturday | Netflix, ABC, ESPN, CBS, FOX, NBC |
| Jan 16 to 18, 2027 | Wild Card Round | Various |
| Jan 23 and 24, 2027 | Divisional Round | Various |
| Sun, Jan 31, 2027 | AFC and NFC Championship Games | CBS, FOX |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | ABC, ESPN |
2026 NFL International Games
The league plays a record nine international games on four continents. Melbourne is done and Rio de Janeiro is next. Six games kick off at 9:30 AM ET, and the team listed second is the home club. Our NFL international games guide has more on each.
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME OR RESULT | TV | STADIUM AND CITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams | Final: 49ers 27, Rams 7 | Netflix | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Ravens at Cowboys | 4:25 PM | CBS | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Colts at Commanders | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Eagles at Jaguars | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Texans at Jaguars | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Wembley Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Steelers at Saints | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Stade de France, Paris, France |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Bengals at Falcons | 9:30 AM | NFL Network | Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Patriots at Lions | 9:30 AM | FOX | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Vikings at 49ers | 8:20 PM | NBC | Estadio Banorte (Azteca), Mexico City, Mexico |
Printable 2026 NFL Schedule
Prefer paper? Download the free printable 2026 NFL schedule PDF, laid out week by week and by team. For all 32 teams on one page, use our NFL schedule grid.
What Channels Carry NFL Games in 2026?
Games air on four broadcast networks, two cable channels and several streaming services. The big change this year: ESPN closed its purchase of NFL Network on January 31, 2026, and now handles cable and satellite distribution of NFL RedZone. The NFL still owns and produces RedZone.
| NETWORK | WHAT IT CARRIES IN 2026 |
|---|---|
| CBS | AFC Sunday afternoon games, the Rio game, the early Thanksgiving game and a Week 15 Saturday game. Streams on Paramount+. |
| FOX | NFC Sunday afternoon games, the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, the Munich game and the Christmas night game. Streams on FOX One. |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football, the Thanksgiving nightcap, the Mexico City game and a Week 17 Saturday game. |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader and Super Bowl LXI, ABC’s first Super Bowl since 2006. |
| NFL Network | Seven games: five 9:30 AM ET international kickoffs and a Week 16 Saturday doubleheader. |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football every week, plus Black Friday, Christmas Eve and an exclusive Wild Card game. |
| Netflix | Five games: Melbourne, Thanksgiving Eve, a Christmas Day doubleheader and a Week 18 Saturday game. |
| Peacock | Every Sunday Night Football game plus an exclusive Week 17 Saturday game on January 2. |
| YouTube | NFL Sunday Ticket, with every out of market Sunday afternoon game. |
How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable
An antenna is the cheapest option. It picks up CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC in HD for free, which covers most of your local team’s games. Here is what the main paid options cost in September 2026.
| SERVICE | PRICE | WHAT YOU GET |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo Base, $64.99/mo Sports Plan | CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network in most markets |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo | Same core NFL channels, bundled with Disney+ and ESPN |
| Fubo | $64.99/mo Fubo Sports, $88.99/mo Pro | Carries the NFL networks; the local channel lineup varies by market |
| DIRECTV | $64.99/mo MySports, $89.99/mo Entertainment | Full national and regional sports lineup |
| Sling TV | $45.99/mo Orange or Blue, $60.99/mo both | Cheapest live TV option; channels vary by market |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | $240/season new, $119 students; renewals $378 with YouTube TV or $480 standalone | Every out of market Sunday afternoon game; RedZone is an add on |
| NFL+ | $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Live local and primetime games on phones and tablets |
| NFL+ Premium | $14.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Adds NFL RedZone, full and condensed replays, and All 22 film |
| NFL Game Pass on DAZN | Varies by country | Every game live for viewers outside the US |
Live NFL+ games stay mobile only. Watching from Canada? See how to watch NFL in Canada.
How We Verify This Schedule
Every date, kickoff time and network here is checked against the official NFL.com schedule, NFL Communications and the league’s flexible scheduling procedures, then cross checked with network listings. We update the tables after every game day and every flex announcement.
FAQs About the 2026 NFL Schedule
What NFL games are on this week?
Week 3 opens Thursday, September 24, with Falcons at Packers at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. Fourteen games follow on Sunday, September 27, including Ravens at Cowboys from Rio de Janeiro at 4:25 PM ET on CBS and Rams at Broncos at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Eagles at Bears closes the week on Monday at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN and ABC.
What time do NFL games start on Sundays in 2026?
Early games kick off at 1:00 PM ET. Late games start at 4:05 or 4:25 PM ET, and Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. Six international games start at 9:30 AM ET, five on NFL Network and the Munich game on FOX.
Which NFL teams are unbeaten after Week 2 of 2026?
Eight teams are 2 and 0: the Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles. Eight teams are still winless: the Falcons, Titans, Texans, Buccaneers, Chargers, Commanders, Dolphins and Colts.
How many games are in the 2026 NFL regular season?
Each team plays 17 games over 18 weeks, for 272 games in total. Six are against division rivals, eight rotate through two other divisions, two match same place finishers from last season and one is a cross conference game. The regular season started September 9, 2026, and ends January 9 and 10, 2027.
When are the NFL bye weeks in 2026?
Bye weeks run from Week 5, the weekend of October 11, to Week 14, the weekend of December 13. No team has a bye in Week 12, Thanksgiving week. Week 11 has the most, with six teams off: the Falcons, Browns, Packers, Rams, Patriots and Seahawks.
Can 2026 NFL game times change?
Yes. Sunday night can take up to two games from Weeks 5 to 10 and any game from Weeks 11 to 17, with 12 days of notice through Week 13 and six days after that. Monday night is flexible in Weeks 12 to 17 with 12 days of notice. Thursday night can move up to two games in Weeks 13 to 17 with 21 days of notice. Week 18 times are set after Week 17 ends.
How can I watch NFL games without cable in 2026?
An antenna covers local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games for free. Live TV services carry the same networks from $45.99 a month on Sling, $64.99 on Fubo Sports and the YouTube TV Sports Plan, and $89.99 on Hulu + Live TV. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube adds every out of market Sunday game, and NFL+ streams local and primetime games on mobile from $6.99 a month.
When do the 2026 NFL playoffs start and when is the Super Bowl?
Wild Card Weekend starts Saturday, January 16, 2027. The Divisional Round is January 23 and 24, and both Conference Championship Games are Sunday, January 31. Super Bowl LXI is Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium on ABC and ESPN.
The 2026 NFL schedule hits Week 3 with the Rio game, the London series and the holiday slate still ahead before Super Bowl LXI on February 14. Bookmark this page for today’s games, each week’s kickoff times, fresh scores and the right TV channel, updated after every game day.
Last updated September 22, 2026.
