New York Jets Schedule 2026: Printable PDF, Times, TV Channels
The New York Jets schedule 2026 opens on the road. New York plays at the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS, then hosts the Green Bay Packers in the MetLife Stadium opener a week later.
Two numbers shape the season. The Jets have no prime time games, their first shutout from the national night windows since 1981. Fourteen of the 17 games kick at 1:00 PM ET, including all eight home dates.
Preseason ended 1-2. Below you get every date, kickoff time and TV channel, the Week 1 roster picture, and free printables you can hang on a wall.
Jump to: TV Schedule | Kickoff Times | Printable Schedule | Wall Calendar | Roster and Injuries | Bye Week
New York Jets Schedule 2026 Quick Facts
| Season opener | Sun, Sep 13 at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM ET (CBS) |
| Home opener | Sun, Sep 20 vs Green Bay Packers, 1:00 PM ET (FOX) |
| Stadium | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (82,500 seats) |
| Head coach | Aaron Glenn (2nd season) |
| Coordinators | Frank Reich (offense), Brian Duker (defense) |
| Quarterback | Geno Smith, with rookie Cade Klubnik backing up |
| Division | AFC East |
| Home / road games | 8 / 9 |
| Bye week | Week 13, weekend of December 6 |
| 1:00 PM ET kickoffs | 14 of 17 (Week 18 TBD) |
| Prime time games | 0 |
| Networks | CBS 10 games, FOX 6, Week 18 TBD |
| Radio | Q104.3 FM (flagship) |
| 2026 preseason | 1-2 |
| 2025 season | 3-14, missed the playoffs |
New York Jets Schedule 2026: Every Game, Date and TV Channel
Home games are marked “vs” and road games “at.” All times are Eastern, which is local time at MetLife Stadium.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Green Bay Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at New England Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Buffalo Bills | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Denver Broncos | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Arizona Cardinals | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs New England Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | TBD | at Buffalo Bills | TBD | TBD |
Nothing has moved since the May schedule release. Week 18 at the Buffalo Bills still has no date. The NFL sets that round only after Week 17, splitting it across Saturday, January 9 and Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Two quirks stand out. Weeks 2 through 4 are all NFC North, the first time the Jets have drawn three straight games against that division since 2014. And the Week 13 bye is the latest in franchise history, so New York plays 12 games in a row before the break.
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Jets Preseason 2026 Results
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Aug 14 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 16-24 |
| 2 | Fri, Aug 21 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | W 17-0 |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | vs New York Giants | L 6-23 |
Geno Smith played one series all August, and it was flawless. He went 7 for 7 for 65 yards with a touchdown on a 10 play opening drive at Pittsburgh. That is the entire body of evidence, so treat it lightly.
The defense gave the better sign. New York picked off two passes in the Pittsburgh shutout and forced two more takeaways against the Giants. That matters because the 2025 Jets recorded zero interceptions across 17 games, the first team in NFL history to do it. Preseason picks do not end the official streak, which still runs back to Week 18 of 2024.
What Channel is the Jets Game On? TV and Streaming
Two networks carry the whole regular season. CBS has 10 games, FOX has 6, Week 18 is unassigned. No NBC, ESPN, Prime Video or NFL Network.
| Network | Games | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | 10 | 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 |
| FOX | 6 | 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 15 |
| TBD | 1 | 18 |
Weeks 3, 4, 8 and 11 are cross flex assignments. Under the default split those four would sit on CBS, so check FOX if you cannot find the game.
How to watch, ranked by value:
- A digital antenna. WCBS channel 2 and WNYW FOX channel 5 cover all 16 scheduled games free in the New York market. Both are UHF, so a basic indoor antenna usually works.
- Live TV streaming. DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, Fubo and Hulu Live all carry the New York CBS and FOX affiliates. Run the ZIP code check before you subscribe, since carriage is local.
- Two traps to avoid. Paramount+ gives you CBS only, so it misses all six FOX games. NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets only, not on a television.
- Out of market. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube is the right product, from $240 for the season for new subscribers. Inside the New York area it is close to useless for Jets games, because every one is blacked out on your local channel.
Q104.3 FM is the flagship radio station and anchors the Jets radio network. A Spanish language call runs on the official Jets app.
Jets Kickoff Times in Every Time Zone
Only two kickoff windows appear all season, so the grid is short.
| Eastern (MetLife) | Central | Mountain | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:05 PM | 3:05 PM | 2:05 PM | 1:05 PM |
Five of the nine road trips leave the Eastern zone: Tennessee, Chicago and Kansas City in Central, Arizona in Mountain, Los Angeles in Pacific. Detroit, New England, Miami and Buffalo run on the same clock as home.
Arizona is the exception. The state skips daylight saving, so the Mountain column is off by an hour through Week 7. Subtract three hours from Eastern instead of two until daylight saving ends on Sunday, November 1. From Week 8 the column reads correctly, including the Week 15 trip to Glendale.
Free Printable New York Jets Schedule 2026 (PDF)
The whole season on one page: three preseason games and all 18 regular season weeks with dates, opponents, kickoff times and TV channels. Home games are bold, so the eight MetLife Stadium dates stand out.
A facts strip carries the 8 and 9 home and road split, the Week 13 bye, the stadium and the head coach. Sized for US Letter paper. Free, with no sign up or email.
Want every team on one page? Get the full 2026 NFL schedule with all 32 teams, week by week.
Jets 2026 Wall Calendar Printable (PDF)
Prefer a month grid? This one runs August 2026 through January 2027. MetLife dates are filled in Jets green, road trips are outlined, and every square carries the opponent and kickoff time.
The blank first weekend of December marks the bye. The January page holds one square, Minnesota on the 3rd, before the undated trip to Buffalo. Also US Letter, also free.
Printing tip: pick “Actual size” or “100%” instead of “Fit to page” so the small type stays sharp.
Jets Week 1 Roster, Captains and Injuries
New York kept only two quarterbacks. Geno Smith starts and rookie Cade Klubnik is the backup, with Bailey Zappe on the practice squad. Aaron Glenn confirmed that order on August 31.
The Jets held the second waiver priority off their 3-14 record and used it. They claimed kicker Blake Grupe from Indianapolis and linebacker Trevin Wallace from Carolina, then added center Jordan Meredith from Las Vegas. Grupe ends a messy summer at kicker in which two others were cut.
Six captains, voted on September 3: Geno Smith and guard Joe Tippmann on offense, linebacker Demario Davis, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and lineman Harrison Phillips on defense, and returner Isaiah Williams on special teams.
Three first round rookies arrive at once, a byproduct of last season’s sell off. Edge David Bailey went second overall, tight end Kenyon Sadiq at 16 and receiver Omar Cooper Jr. at 30. The extra picks came from trading Sauce Gardner to Indianapolis and Quinnen Williams to Dallas at the 2025 deadline.
Injury picture heading into Week 1:
- Edge Joseph Ossai is week to week with a ruptured plantar fascia suffered against the Giants. Will McDonald IV, the team sack leader in each of the last two seasons, is the man behind him.
- Cornerback Tre Brown and running back Chip Trayanum are on season ending injured reserve. Rookies Anez Cooper and VJ Payne can return after four games.
- Running back Breece Hall missed the last two preseason games with a groin issue but is expected back in the starting backfield at Tennessee.
The first official injury report of the season lands on Wednesday, September 9, so nothing is final until then.
Week 1 at Tennessee: Two 3-14 Teams and a Reunion
Both clubs finished 3-14 last season. Tennessee then hired Robert Saleh, the man Aaron Glenn replaced in New York. Glenn opens year two against his predecessor.
Several former Jets now wear Titans colors, including edge rusher Jermaine Johnson II, who went to Tennessee in March for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat. Sweat starts for the Jets.
There is one more thread. Geno Smith last started for the Jets in October 2016, when a torn knee ligament ended his run in New York. Nearly ten years later he opens a season as their quarterback and a team captain.
When is the Jets Bye Week in 2026?
Week 13, the weekend of December 6. It falls between the road game at Miami on November 29 and the home date with Denver on December 13. Baltimore, Indianapolis and Las Vegas share the same break.
That is the latest bye the Jets have ever had. Twelve straight games open the season, capped by a three week run at Kansas City, home to Buffalo, then at the Chargers. Compare every club on our NFL bye weeks page.
Jets Tickets and MetLife Stadium Gameday
All eight home games are on sale through the official Jets ticket page and Ticketmaster. Verified resale runs on the NFL Ticket Exchange, StubHub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek.
Entry is digital only. Your phone is the ticket, and screenshots will not scan because the barcodes rotate. Season prices rose about 3.5 percent, though upper deck and lower end zone seats were held flat.
Before you travel:
- Parking permits are required for every vehicle on gameday and are priced by demand the week of the game. There is no drive up option.
- NJ Transit runs Meadowlands rail for all eight home dates. Take any train to Secaucus Junction, then the shuttle, about ten minutes. Buy the return leg in advance to skip the onboard surcharge.
- The NFL clear bag policy applies. Lots open five hours before kickoff and gates two hours before, so 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM for a 1:00 PM start.
- MetLife is cash free, and Jets games allow re-entry up to an hour before kickoff. The stadium added new video boards and a full audio upgrade before hosting the FIFA World Cup final in July 2026.
Demand is heaviest for the three AFC East home dates against Buffalo, Miami and New England. Hold off on the Week 18 trip to Buffalo until the league sets that date.
New York Jets Schedule 2026 FAQ
When do the Jets play their first game in 2026?
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM ET on CBS. The MetLife Stadium home opener follows on Sunday, September 20 against the Green Bay Packers, also 1:00 PM ET, on FOX.
What channel are New York Jets games on in 2026?
CBS carries 10 games and FOX carries 6. Week 18 at Buffalo is still TBD. No Jets game is scheduled for NBC, ESPN, Prime Video or NFL Network. In the New York market a digital antenna picks up WCBS channel 2 and WNYW FOX channel 5, which covers all 16 scheduled games free. Q104.3 FM is the flagship radio home.
What time do the Jets play in 2026?
1:00 PM ET for 14 of the 17 games, including all eight home dates at MetLife Stadium. Two road games move to 4:05 PM ET, Week 11 at the Los Angeles Chargers on November 22 and Week 15 at the Arizona Cardinals on December 20. Week 18 at Buffalo has no kickoff time yet.
Where can I get a free printable New York Jets schedule 2026?
Use the download buttons above. The printable is a one page US Letter PDF with all three preseason games and all 18 regular season weeks, including dates, kickoff times and TV channels. A wall calendar version covers August 2026 through January 2027. Both are free with no sign up or email required.
When is the Jets bye week in 2026?
Week 13, the weekend of December 6. It is the latest bye in franchise history. New York plays 12 straight games before the break and five after it, between the road game at Miami on November 29 and the home game against Denver on December 13.
Do the Jets have any prime time games in 2026?
No. Not one Jets game falls in the 8:15 PM or 8:20 PM ET national windows, so there is no Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football or Thursday Night Football date. It is the first Jets season without one since 1981, and they are one of five clubs shut out of the night slate alongside Tennessee, Las Vegas, Arizona and Miami. Sunday games are flex eligible from Week 5, so a strong start could still earn one.
Who is the Jets quarterback in 2026?
Geno Smith. The Jets acquired him from the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2026 and named him a team captain on September 3. Smith was originally a Jets second round pick in 2013 and last started for the club in October 2016. Rookie Cade Klubnik is the only other quarterback on the active roster.
The New York Jets schedule 2026 is the most predictable in the league: no night games, 14 kickoffs at the same 1:00 PM ET time, and a road opener in Nashville. That makes it easy to plan a season around.
Bookmark this page for kickoff times and TV channels, and grab the free printable PDF above to keep the full slate in front of you.
Last Updated: September 6, 2026. Week 18 is set by the NFL after Week 17.
