2026 NFL Schedule: Weekly, By Team & Today’s TV Schedule
Looking for the complete 2026 NFL schedule? This guide covers every week’s matchups, all 32 team schedules, today’s TV lineup, and how to watch each game live on TV or streaming.
The NFL released the full 2026 schedule on May 14. The season kicks off Wednesday, September 9, 2026, when the defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won 29–13.
Each team plays 17 games across an 18-week regular season, 272 games in total, including a record nine international matchups. The regular season runs through January 10, 2027. The playoffs begin January 16, and the season ends with Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
NFL TV Schedule for Today (2026)
Check this section for today’s NFL TV schedule and the network airing each game. All times are Eastern. There are no live games today. The 2026 preseason opens with the Hall of Fame Game (Cardinals vs. Panthers) on Thursday, August 6, on NBC and Peacock. Bookmark this page; we update it all season.
2026 NFL Season Key Dates
| DATE | EVENT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 6 | Hall of Fame Game: Cardinals vs. Panthers (Canton, OH) | NBC, Peacock |
| Wed, Sept 9 | NFL Kickoff Game: Patriots @ Seahawks | NBC, Peacock |
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers @ Rams: first NFL game in Australia (Melbourne) | Netflix |
| Wed, Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Eve: Packers @ Rams | Netflix |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving: Bears @ Lions, Eagles @ Cowboys, Chiefs @ Bills | CBS, FOX, NBC |
| Fri, Nov 27 | Black Friday: Broncos @ Steelers | Prime Video |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Christmas Eve: Texans @ Eagles | Prime Video |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas: Packers @ Bears, Bills @ Broncos, Rams @ Seahawks | Netflix, FOX |
| Jan 9–10, 2027 | Week 18 season finales | NBC, ABC, Netflix |
| Jan 16–18, 2027 | Wild Card Round | Various |
| Jan 23–24, 2027 | Divisional Round | Various |
| Sun, Jan 31, 2027 | AFC & NFC Championship Games | CBS, FOX |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | Super Bowl LXI (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA) | ABC, ESPN |
2026 NFL Team Schedule
Want your favorite team’s full 2026 NFL schedule? Select a team below:
2026 NFL Schedule Week by Week
Here is the complete 2026 NFL schedule week by week, including each game’s kickoff time, location, and TV channel:
| 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 International Games
The 2026 NFL schedule features a record nine international games, headlined by the league’s first-ever regular-season games in Australia and Rio de Janeiro. Five of the European contests kick off at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network.
| DATE | MATCHUP | STADIUM & CITY |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers @ Rams | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Ravens @ Cowboys | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Colts @ Commanders | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Eagles @ Jaguars | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Texans @ Jaguars | Wembley Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Steelers @ Saints | Stade de France, Paris, France |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Bengals @ Falcons | Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, Spain |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Patriots @ Lions | Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany |
| Sun, Nov 22 | Vikings @ 49ers | Estadio Banorte (Azteca), Mexico City, Mexico |
Printable NFL Schedule 2026
Prefer a paper copy? Download the free printable 2026 NFL schedule in PDF format: the full season, week by week and by team, ready to print at home.
What Channels Will Carry the 2026 NFL Games?
NFL games in 2026 air across four broadcast networks and a growing list of streaming platforms. The biggest change this year: ESPN completed its acquisition of NFL Network and NFL RedZone in February 2026, and ESPN/ABC will broadcast the Super Bowl for the first time.
Traditional Broadcast Networks:
CBS: AFC Sunday afternoon games, all simulcast on Paramount+. CBS also airs the early Thanksgiving game (Bears @ Lions) and part of the Week 15 Saturday doubleheader.
FOX: NFC Sunday afternoon games, streaming on FOX One. FOX has the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game (Eagles @ Cowboys), the Munich international game, and its first-ever Christmas primetime game (Rams @ Seahawks).
NBC: “Sunday Night Football,” the NFL Kickoff Game, and the Thanksgiving nightcap (Chiefs @ Bills), all simulcast on Peacock.
ESPN/ABC: “Monday Night Football,” a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader, and Super Bowl LXI, ESPN’s first Super Bowl and ABC’s first since February 2006.
Streaming Platforms:
Amazon Prime Video: Exclusive home of “Thursday Night Football,” plus the Black Friday game (Broncos @ Steelers) and the Christmas Eve game (Texans @ Eagles).
Netflix: Five games in 2026: the Melbourne opener, the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game (Packers @ Rams), a Christmas Day doubleheader, and a Week 18 Saturday game.
Peacock: Simulcasts all “Sunday Night Football” games and exclusively streams a Week 17 Saturday game on January 2.
YouTube/YouTube TV: Home of NFL Sunday Ticket, with every out-of-market Sunday afternoon game.
NFL Network: Seven national games, including five 9:30 AM ET international kickoffs. Now operated by ESPN, the channel also streams in the ESPN app.
NFL+: Live local and primetime games on phones and tablets, plus game audio and replays with the Premium tier.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN: Fans outside the U.S. can stream every 2026 game, from the regular season through Super Bowl LXI, live and on demand.
How Can I Watch NFL Games Without Cable?
Cord-cutters have more ways than ever to watch the 2026 season. Here are the best options:
Use an Antenna
An over-the-air (OTA) antenna picks up local games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC in high definition, free after a one-time purchase. It covers most of your home team’s schedule in-market.
Use a Live TV Streaming Service
Live TV streaming services carry every NFL broadcast channel without a cable contract. As of July 2026: YouTube TV ($82.99/mo), Fubo ($88.99/mo), Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/mo), DIRECTV ($89.99/mo), and Sling TV (from $45.99/mo). All include CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network in most markets.
For out-of-market Sunday games, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube costs $192 for the season for new YouTube TV subscribers ($240 standalone), with NFL RedZone available as a $42 add-on. Returning subscribers pay $378/$480.
NFL+
NFL+ ($6.99/month or $49.99/year) streams live local and primetime games on phones and tablets, plus preseason games, NFL Network, and full game audio.
NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month or $99.99/year) adds NFL RedZone, full and condensed replays, and All-22 coaches film. Note: live regular-season and playoff games remain mobile-only. See our full NFL+ review for details.
NFL Game Pass on DAZN
For viewers outside the U.S., DAZN’s NFL Game Pass International streams every 2026 regular-season and playoff game, including Super Bowl LXI, live and on demand. Pricing varies by country.
When Do the NFL Playoffs 2027 Start?
The NFL playoffs begin with Wild Card Weekend on Saturday, January 16, 2027. The Divisional Round follows on January 23–24, and the Conference Championship Games are set for Sunday, January 31. The winners meet in Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It will be the latest Super Bowl date in league history and the first played on Valentine’s Day.
FAQs About the 2026 NFL Schedule
What time do NFL games start on Sundays in 2026?
Most Sunday games kick off at 1:00 PM ET, with late-window games at 4:05 or 4:25 PM ET and Sunday Night Football at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Five international games start early at 9:30 AM ET.
How does the NFL build each team’s 17-game schedule?
Every team plays six games against its division rivals, four against a rotating division in its own conference, four against a rotating division in the other conference, two against same-place finishers in its conference, and one cross-conference 17th game based on last season’s standings.
Can 2026 NFL game times change after the schedule is released?
Yes. Flexible scheduling lets the NFL move games into better TV windows: Sunday Night Football from Week 5 on, Monday night in Weeks 12–17, and Thursday night in Weeks 13–17 (with at least 28 days’ notice). Week 18 dates and times are set after Week 17 ends.
Why is Super Bowl LXI the latest Super Bowl in history?
Labor Day fell late in 2026 (September 7), which pushed the season opener back to September 9 and shifted the entire playoff calendar. That lands Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, the first Super Bowl ever played on Valentine’s Day.
What channel is NFL RedZone on in 2026?
After ESPN’s 2026 acquisition of NFL Media, ESPN handles RedZone’s cable and satellite distribution. Streamers can get RedZone through NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month), as a $42 add-on to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, or via sports add-ons on most live TV services.
When does the 2026 NFL preseason start?
The preseason opens with the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, August 6, 2026, when the Arizona Cardinals meet the Carolina Panthers in Canton, Ohio, on NBC and Peacock. All 32 teams then play three preseason games through late August.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 NFL schedule packs in a record nine international games, a rare Wednesday-night kickoff, and the latest Super Bowl in history. Bookmark this page. We keep the full NFL schedule, kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options updated all season so you never miss a snap.
