Buffalo Bills Schedule 2026: Times, TV, Scores & Printable PDF
The Buffalo Bills schedule 2026 picks up after the Week 7 bye with the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. Buffalo is 5-1 and leads the AFC East under first year head coach Joe Brady.
vs RavensW 36-10 · Sun, Nov 1
at VikingsMon, Nov 9 · 8:15 PM ET · ESPN, ABCThe Bills are 6-1 after Week 8, coming off a 36-10 win over the Ravens. Next up: at the Vikings, Monday, November 9 at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN, ABC.
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Eleven games remain, five at home and six on the road, with no bye left. The run includes Thanksgiving night against Kansas City, a Saturday night home game with Chicago and a Christmas Day trip to Denver.
Every date, kickoff time, TV channel and final score is below, plus a free printable PDF and wall calendar.
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Buffalo Bills 2026 Season Quick Facts
| Record | 6-1 |
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| Next game | Week 9: Mon, Nov 9 at Minnesota Vikings, 8:15 PM ET (ESPN, ABC) |
| Last game | W 36-10 vs Baltimore Ravens (Week 8) |
| Season opener | Sun, Sep 13 at Houston Texans, 1:00 PM ET (CBS) |
| Home opener | Thu, Sep 17 vs Detroit Lions, 8:15 PM ET (Prime Video) |
| Bye week | Week 7 |
| Home / away | 8 home, 9 away |
| Primetime games | 6 |
| Season finale | Week 18 vs New York Jets, date and time TBD |
Buffalo Bills Schedule 2026: Every Game, Date and TV Channel
Completed weeks show the final score and record. Upcoming games list the kickoff in Eastern time. The Week 18 home game against the Jets gets its date and time after Week 17, and Sunday games can still be flexed into prime time.
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) / Score | TV | Record |
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| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 |  at Houston Texans | W 36-31 | CBS | 1-0 |
| 2 | Thu, Sep 17 |  vs Detroit LionsTNF | W 41-31 | Prime Video | 2-0 |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 |  vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-16 | FOX | 3-0 |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 |  vs New England Patriots | L 26-29 | CBS | 3-1 |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 12 |  at Los Angeles RamsMNF | W 37-34 | ESPN | 4-1 |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 |  at Las Vegas Raiders | W 33-30 | CBS | 5-1 |
| 7 | Bye week | ||||
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 36-10 | CBS | 6-1 |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | at Minnesota VikingsMNF | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN, ABC | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 |  at New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 |  vs Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET | FOX | |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 |  vs Kansas City ChiefsTNF · Thanksgiving | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at New England Patriots | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 |  at Green Bay PackersSNF | 8:20 PM ET | NBC, Peacock | |
| 15 | Sat, Dec 19 |  vs Chicago Bears | 8:20 PM ET | CBS | |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 |  at Denver BroncosChristmas | 4:30 PM ET | Netflix | |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | |
| 18 | Jan 9-10 | vs New York Jets | TBDSet after Week 17 | TBD | |
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- Updates on its own when games are flexed
- Kickoff time and TV in every game
- Reminder 1 hour before kickoff
- Final scores added after each game
Times in Eastern, with your local time below. Results and channels update automatically; the next game is highlighted.
The toughest stretch is Weeks 11 through 16: Miami, Kansas City, New England, Green Bay, Chicago and Denver in six straight weeks. All three AFC East road trips also come from Week 10 on, and Buffalo is 0-1 in the division so far.
Bills Preseason 2026 Results
Buffalo went 3-0 in the preseason, the first perfect exhibition slate of the Josh Allen era. The August 15 win over Carolina was the first game played in the new building.
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result |
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| 1 | Sat, Aug 15 | vs Carolina Panthers | W 29-14 |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 22 | at Cleveland Browns | W 31-7 |
| 3 | Thu, Aug 27 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | W 28-27 |
Buffalo Bills TV Schedule 2026: What Channel Is the Game On
Six networks carry Bills games this season, with CBS holding the largest share. Only one remaining game is streaming only: the Christmas Day game at Denver on Netflix.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
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| CBS | 8 | 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 |
| FOX | 2 | 3, 11 |
| ESPN | 2 | 5, 9 |
| NBC | 2 | 12, 14 |
| Prime Video | 1 | 2 |
| Netflix | 1 | 16 |
- Week 9 Monday night at Minnesota airs on ESPN and ABC, so you can watch it with an antenna.
- Thanksgiving and Week 14 at Green Bay are on NBC and stream on Peacock.
- Week 15 is a Saturday night game against Chicago on CBS, not a Sunday window.
- Out of market fans can watch Sunday afternoon games through NFL Sunday Ticket. In Western New York, 97 Rock (WGRF-FM) carries the radio call of every game.
Bills Kickoff Times in Every Time Zone
Buffalo plays six games outside the Eastern zone in 2026. Houston, the Rams and Las Vegas are done. Minnesota, Green Bay and Denver are still ahead. Use this table to convert any kickoff above.
| Eastern | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
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| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:25 PM | 3:25 PM | 2:25 PM | 1:25 PM |
| 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 5:15 PM |
| 8:20 PM | 7:20 PM | 6:20 PM | 5:20 PM |
Arizona note: daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, the day of the Baltimore game. Every remaining Bills kickoff falls in standard time, so fans in Phoenix can read the Mountain column as is.
Printable Buffalo Bills Schedule 2026 Download (PDF)
The full Buffalo Bills schedule 2026 on one page: preseason plus all 18 regular season weeks with dates, opponents, kickoff times and TV channels. Sized for US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). Free, with no signup or email required.
Want every team on one page? Get the full 2026 NFL schedule with all 32 teams, week by week.
Buffalo Bills 2026 Wall Calendar Printable (PDF)
Prefer a month view? This calendar runs August 2026 through January 2027. Home games are filled in blue, road games outlined in red, and each square shows the opponent and kickoff time. Pin it on the fridge or by your desk.
Printing tip: choose “Actual size” or “100%” rather than “Fit to page” so the text stays sharp.
Bills 2026 Season So Far: 5-1 at the Bye
Buffalo won five of its first six games and leads the NFL with 32.8 points per game. Two wins came by three points, including a 37-34 overtime win at the Rams that was Allen’s first career overtime victory.
- Josh Allen leads the league with 17 total touchdowns (9 passing, 8 rushing) and has 1,504 passing yards. He also tied Jim Kelly’s franchise record of 258 touchdown passes, playoffs included.
- James Cook has 627 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns, third in the NFL in rushing, but four fumbles.
- Greg Rousseau has 6 sacks and an NFL leading 39 pressures, according to PFF.
- Pass defense is the problem. Buffalo has allowed 1,792 passing yards, the most in the league, and 28.5 points per game.
Bills Holiday Games: Thanksgiving and Christmas 2026
Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26: Buffalo hosts the Kansas City Chiefs at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. It is the Bills’ first Thanksgiving game since 2022 at Detroit and the marquee date of the home slate.
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25: Buffalo visits the Denver Broncos at 4:30 PM ET on Netflix, a rematch of the playoff loss that ended last season.
New Highmark Stadium: What Changed for 2026
The Bills now play in a new Highmark Stadium across Abbott Road from the old one. It seats 60,108, about 63,000 with standing room, and cost more than $2.1 billion. The first regular season game was a 41-31 win over Detroit on September 17 in front of 60,644 fans.
- More than 10,000 fewer seats than the old stadium (71,608), so tickets are harder to find.
- Natural grass with underground heating and grow lights for December games.
- A canopy covers most seats and has a built in snow melting system.
The Canadian anthem is played before every home game this season, a nod to the Bills fan base across the border. Demolition of the old stadium finishes by March 2027.
When is the Bills Bye Week in 2026?
Week 7, the weekend of October 25. The bye fell between the win at Las Vegas on October 18 and the home game against Baltimore on November 1. Buffalo now plays 11 straight weeks to close the regular season.
Bills 2026 Coaching Staff and Key Players
Joe Brady is the 21st head coach in franchise history. He was promoted from offensive coordinator on January 27, 2026, replacing Sean McDermott, and became the first Bills coach to start his tenure 2-0.
- Pete Carmichael Jr. is the offensive coordinator. He ran the Saints offense from 2009 through 2023.
- Jim Leonhard runs the defense and moved Buffalo to a 3-4 base front.
D.J. Moore, acquired from Chicago in March, has missed the last two games, so Keon Coleman has stepped up with 19 catches for 283 yards and 3 touchdowns. Rookie cornerback Davison Igbinosun has started three games and broken up 7 passes. Cook enters the second half as the reigning NFL rushing champion after his 1,621 yard 2025 season.
Buffalo Bills Tickets 2026
All 54,628 personal seat licenses at the new stadium sold out in December 2025, so season tickets are gone. Single game tickets are available through the Bills official site and Ticketmaster, plus verified resale on StubHub and Vivid Seats.
Kansas City on Thanksgiving night and Chicago on Saturday night are the hardest remaining home games to get. Baltimore on November 1 and Miami on November 22 usually cost less.
Buffalo Bills Schedule 2026 FAQ
What is the Buffalo Bills record in 2026?
Buffalo is 5-1 through Week 6 and leads the AFC East. The only loss was 29-26 at home to New England in Week 4. The Bills return from their bye against Baltimore on November 1.
What channel are Buffalo Bills games on in 2026?
CBS carries eight games, FOX, ESPN and NBC two each, Prime Video one and Netflix one. Both Monday night games also air on ABC. The Christmas Day game at Denver streams only on Netflix.
When did the Bills play their first game at the new Highmark Stadium?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 against the Detroit Lions. Buffalo won 41-31 in front of 60,644 fans, and Josh Allen accounted for five touchdowns.
How many home games do the Buffalo Bills have in 2026?
Eight: Detroit, the Los Angeles Chargers, New England, Baltimore, Miami, Kansas City, Chicago and the New York Jets. Five of them remain after the bye. AFC teams play nine road games in 2026.
When is the Bills Week 18 game?
Buffalo hosts the New York Jets on January 9 or 10, 2027. The NFL sets the exact date, kickoff time and network after Week 17.
When is the Bills bye week in 2026?
Week 7, the weekend of October 25. It was Buffalo’s only bye, so the Bills play 11 straight weeks from November 1 through the end of the regular season.
What is the capacity of the new Highmark Stadium?
60,108 seats, about 63,000 with standing room, on natural grass. That is more than 10,000 fewer than the old stadium capacity of 71,608.
Have the Buffalo Bills ever won a Super Bowl?
No. Buffalo reached four straight Super Bowls after the 1990 through 1993 seasons and lost all four. The franchise has won two AFL championships, in 1964 and 1965.
The Buffalo Bills schedule 2026 now turns to its hardest half: Baltimore, Kansas City on Thanksgiving, road trips to Green Bay and Denver and three AFC East road games. Bookmark this page for updated scores and kickoff times, and grab the free printable PDF above.
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