2026 NFL Schedule: Weekly, By Team & Today’s TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL schedule moves to Week 6, with four teams on bye and the third straight London Sunday. The Vikings and 49ers are 5 and 0, the Giants and Commanders played the season’s first tie, and Cowboys at Packers has Sunday night. This page has today’s games, this week’s kickoff times and TV channels, the latest 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, October 13, 2026: no NFL games today. Week 6 starts Thursday night in Denver. All times Eastern.
| DATE | NEXT GAMES | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15 | Seahawks at Broncos (Thursday Night Football) | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Texans at Jaguars, from Wembley | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Seven games, including Ravens at Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS, FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Three games, including Chargers at Chiefs | 4:05 and 4:25 PM | CBS, FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Cowboys at Packers (Sunday Night Football) | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Commanders at 49ers (Monday Night Football) | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
On game days, check our NFL games today page for live scores and every kickoff.
NFL Schedule This Week: Week 6 Games, Times and TV
Week 6 runs October 15 to 19 with four teams on bye, so 14 games. Texans at Jaguars is the third straight London Sunday, this one at Wembley, and Jacksonville is the home team again. Chargers at Chiefs is the pick of the late window. Venues and previews are on our NFL Week 6 schedule page, or grab the free printable pick’em sheet for your pool.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 15 | Seahawks at Broncos | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Texans at Jaguars (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Panthers at Eagles | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Jets at Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Steelers at Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Ravens at Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Bears at Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Saints at Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Titans at Colts | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Cardinals at Rams | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Bills at Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Chargers at Chiefs | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Cowboys at Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Commanders at 49ers | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
Week 6 byes: Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings.
NFL Week 5 Scores and Results
The Giants and Commanders finished 27 to 27, the first tie of the 2026 season, after Washington botched the last play of overtime. The Jaguars beat the Eagles 19 to 17 in London, the Patriots put up 45 on the Raiders, and the Bills outscored the Rams 37 to 34 on Monday night. The Vikings and 49ers are the only 5 and 0 teams. Full recaps are on our NFL Week 5 schedule page.
| DATE | GAME | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8 | Buccaneers at Cowboys | Buccaneers 24, Cowboys 16 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Eagles at Jaguars (London) | Jaguars 19, Eagles 17 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Bengals at Dolphins | Bengals 31, Dolphins 24 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Vikings at Saints | Vikings 23, Saints 13 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Giants at Commanders | Tie: Giants 27, Commanders 27 (OT) |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Browns at Jets | Jets 17, Browns 12 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Texans at Titans | Texans 26, Titans 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Colts at Steelers | Steelers 34, Colts 22 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Raiders at Patriots | Patriots 45, Raiders 17 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Broncos at Chargers | Broncos 23, Chargers 17 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Bears at Packers | Packers 31, Bears 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Lions at Cardinals | Lions 45, Cardinals 21 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 49ers at Seahawks | 49ers 32, Seahawks 29 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Ravens at Falcons | Ravens 30, Falcons 23 (OT) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Bills at Rams | Bills 37, Rams 34 |
NFL Week 7 Schedule: Games, Times and TV
Week 7 runs October 22 to 26 with four more teams on bye. The international series leaves London for Paris, where the Steelers meet the Saints at the Stade de France. Chiefs at Seahawks has Sunday night and Cowboys at Eagles closes the week. Check our NFL Week 7 schedule page before kickoff, since Sunday night can still be flexed.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | Patriots at Bears | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Steelers at Saints (Paris) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Bengals at Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Colts at Vikings | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Dolphins at Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Browns at Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 49ers at Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Buccaneers at Panthers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Giants at Texans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Broncos at Cardinals | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Packers at Lions | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Rams at Raiders | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Chiefs at Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Cowboys at Eagles | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
Week 7 byes: Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders.
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, Rio and two London games are done. Wembley is next, then Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City. 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 | Final: Ravens 34, Cowboys 31 | CBS | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Sun, Oct 4 | Colts at Commanders | Final: Colts 30, Commanders 13 | NFL Network | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Eagles at Jaguars | Final: Jaguars 19, Eagles 17 | 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, checked in October 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. Final scores come from league recaps rather than live scoreboards, which often lag. Prices come from each provider’s own site. 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 6 opens Thursday, October 15, with Seahawks at Broncos at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. Twelve games follow on Sunday, October 18, starting with Texans at Jaguars from Wembley at 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network and ending with Cowboys at Packers at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Commanders at 49ers closes Week 6 on Monday, October 19, at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN. The Bengals, Lions, Dolphins and Vikings are on bye.
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 in 2026?
The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers are 5 and 0 after Week 5. The Kansas City Chiefs are 4 and 0 and were on bye in Week 5. Three teams are still winless: the Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins, all 0 and 5.
Has there been a tie in the 2026 NFL season?
Yes. The Giants and Commanders finished 27 to 27 in overtime on Sunday, October 11, in Week 5, the first tie of the 2026 season. A tie counts as half a win and half a loss in the standings. NFL regular season overtime is 10 minutes, so a game still level at the end is recorded as a tie.
When are the NFL bye weeks in 2026?
Byes run from Week 5, the weekend of October 11, to Week 14, the weekend of December 13. Four teams are off in Week 6: the Bengals, Lions, Dolphins and Vikings. Four more are off in Week 7: the Bills, Jaguars, Chargers and Commanders. No team has a bye in Week 12, Thanksgiving week. Week 11 has the most, with six teams off.
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 is a third of the way through, with Wembley this Sunday, Paris next, then the holiday slate and the playoff race 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 October 13, 2026.
