2026 NFL Schedule: Weekly, By Team & Today’s TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL schedule is set and the season opens Wednesday, September 9. This page tracks the games on today, all 18 regular season weeks, every one of the 32 team schedules, kickoff times, and the channel carrying each matchup.
Opening night is a rematch of Super Bowl LX. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots, who lost 29 to 13 in February. Kickoff is 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Each club plays 17 games across 18 weeks, 272 in all, including a record nine international games. Week 18 closes on January 9 and 10, 2027. The playoffs start January 16, and Super Bowl LXI follows on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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NFL TV Schedule for Today
Monday, September 7, 2026: no NFL games today. The regular season opens in two days. Here are the next games on national television, all times Eastern.
| DATE | NEXT NATIONAL GAMES | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Patriots at Seahawks (Kickoff Game) | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams (Melbourne) | 8:35 PM | Netflix |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Week 1 Sunday slate, 13 games | 1:00 and 4:25 PM | CBS, FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Cowboys at Giants (Sunday night) | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Broncos at Chiefs (Monday night) | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| Thu, Sept 17 | Lions at Bills (Thursday night) | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
We refresh this table every game day through Super Bowl LXI.
2026 NFL Schedule: Key Dates
These are the dates worth putting on the calendar, from opening night through the title game.
| DATE | EVENT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Kickoff Game: Patriots at Seahawks, 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams: first NFL game in Australia, 8:35 PM | Netflix |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Week 1 Sunday slate, 13 games | CBS, FOX, NBC |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Monday Night Football opener: Broncos at Chiefs | ESPN |
| Thu, Sept 17 | Thursday Night Football opener: Lions at Bills | Prime Video |
| Sun, Sept 27 | Ravens at Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Wed, Nov 25 | First ever 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 finales, 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 | ESPN, ABC |
2026 NFL Schedule by Team
Pick a club for its full 17 game slate, kickoff times, bye week and printable PDF.
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 |
NFL Week 1 Schedule: Opening Weekend
Opening weekend spans five days. The Kickoff Game sits on a Wednesday for the first time because the Melbourne game takes Thursday night. All times Eastern.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Patriots at Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams (Melbourne) | 8:35 PM | Netflix |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Bears at Panthers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Buccaneers at Bengals | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Saints at Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Falcons at Steelers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Bills at Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Ravens at Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Browns at Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Jets at Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Cardinals at Chargers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Packers at Vikings | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Dolphins at Raiders | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Commanders at Eagles | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Cowboys at Giants | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Broncos at Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
2026 NFL International Games
The league plays a record nine international games across four continents, including the first regular season games in Australia and Rio de Janeiro. Six kick off at 9:30 AM ET, five on NFL Network and the Munich game on FOX. The other three sit in bigger windows: Melbourne on Netflix, Rio at 4:25 PM on CBS, and Mexico City as Sunday Night Football on NBC. The team listed second is the designated home club.
| DATE | MATCHUP | TIME | TV | STADIUM AND CITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams | 8:35 PM | 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, sized to print at home.
What Channels Carry the 2026 NFL Schedule?
Games run across four broadcast networks and six streaming services. The big change this season: ESPN closed its purchase of NFL Network on January 31, 2026 and took over cable and satellite distribution of NFL RedZone. The league still owns and produces RedZone, and it holds a 10 percent equity stake in ESPN from the deal.
| NETWORK | WHAT IT CARRIES IN 2026 |
|---|---|
| CBS | AFC Sunday afternoon games, the Rio de Janeiro game at 4:25 PM ET, the early Thanksgiving game, and the late Week 15 Saturday game. Simulcast on Paramount+ on both the Essential and Premium tiers. |
| FOX | NFC Sunday afternoon games, the Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the Munich game at 9:30 AM ET, and its first Christmas primetime game. Streams on FOX One. |
| NBC | Sunday Night Football, including the Mexico City game on November 22, plus the Week 1 Kickoff Game, the Thanksgiving nightcap and a Week 17 Saturday game. Simulcast on Peacock. |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football, a Week 18 Saturday doubleheader, and Super Bowl LXI. It is ESPN’s first Super Bowl and ABC’s first since February 2006. |
| NFL Network | Seven national games: five 9:30 AM ET international kickoffs plus two Week 16 Saturday games. Owned by ESPN since January 2026. |
| Prime Video | Exclusive home of Thursday Night Football from Week 2 on, plus Black Friday and Christmas Eve. |
| Netflix | Five games: the Melbourne opener, the first Thanksgiving Eve game, a Christmas Day doubleheader, and a Week 18 Saturday game. |
| Peacock | Every Sunday Night Football game plus one exclusive Week 17 Saturday stream on January 2. |
| YouTube and YouTube TV | NFL Sunday Ticket, home of every out of market Sunday afternoon game. |
| NFL+ | Live local and primetime games on phones and tablets, preseason games, game audio and replays. |
| DAZN | NFL Game Pass International, every game live and on demand outside the United States. |
How to Watch NFL Games Without Cable
An over the air antenna is still the cheapest route. It pulls in CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC in HD for free after a one time purchase, which covers most of your home team’s season. 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 | All four broadcast networks, ESPN and NFL Network in most markets |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo | Same core NFL channel lineup, bundled with Disney+ and ESPN |
| Fubo | $64.99/mo Fubo Sports, $88.99/mo full TV plans | NBC returned in June 2026, so Sunday Night Football is back, though local NBC affiliates are still rolling out market by market |
| DIRECTV | $64.99/mo MySports, $89.99/mo Entertainment | Full national and regional sports coverage |
| Sling TV | $45.99/mo Orange or Blue, $60.99/mo both | Cheapest full option, though the channel mix varies by market |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | $240 per season for new subscribers, $119 for verified students. Renewals run $378 with YouTube TV or $480 standalone | Every out of market Sunday afternoon game, with NFL RedZone sold as an add on |
| NFL+ | $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Live local and primetime games on mobile only, plus preseason and game audio |
| NFL+ Premium | $14.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Adds NFL RedZone, full and condensed replays, and All 22 coaches film |
| NFL Game Pass on DAZN | Varies by country | Every 2026 game including Super Bowl LXI, for viewers outside the US |
Two things to know before Week 1. The NFL is running 20 percent off annual NFL+ plans through September 21, which drops Premium to about $79.99 for the year. And NFL+ live regular season and playoff games stay mobile only, though Premium replays do play on TVs. Our NFL+ review breaks down what that means in practice.
When Do the NFL Playoffs Start?
The NFL playoffs open with Wild Card Weekend on Saturday, January 16, 2027. The Divisional Round follows on January 23 and 24, and both Conference Championship Games fall on Sunday, January 31. The winners meet in Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. It is the latest Super Bowl date in league history and the first played on Valentine’s Day.
Where This Schedule Comes From
Every date, kickoff time and network on this page is checked against primary sources, not aggregators. The master slate comes from the official NFL.com schedule. Network assignments come from NFL Communications. The rules that govern which games can move windows are published in the league’s flexible scheduling procedures. We check all three again whenever the league moves a game.
FAQs About the 2026 NFL Schedule
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 NFL regular season starts Wednesday, September 9, when the New England Patriots visit the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. It is the first Wednesday Kickoff Game, moved back a day because the Melbourne game takes Thursday night. The Sunday opener is September 13, and Week 1 closes with Broncos at Chiefs on Monday, September 14.
What time do NFL games start on Sundays in 2026?
Most Sunday games kick off at 1:00 PM ET. Late window games start at 4:05 or 4:25 PM ET, and Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Six international games start early at 9:30 AM ET, five of them on NFL Network and the Munich game on FOX.
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 game based on last season’s standings. Bye weeks run from Week 5 to Week 14, and no team is off in Week 12 because of Thanksgiving.
Can 2026 NFL game times change after the schedule is released?
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 from Week 14 on. 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 dates and kickoff times are set only after Week 17 ends.
What channel is NFL RedZone on in 2026?
ESPN has handled RedZone cable and satellite distribution since closing its NFL Network purchase on January 31, 2026, though the NFL still owns and produces the channel. Streamers can get RedZone through NFL+ Premium at $14.99 a month, as an add on to NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, or through a sports add on on most live TV services.
How can I watch the 2026 NFL schedule without cable?
An antenna covers local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC games for free. Live TV services carry the same networks from about $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 at $240 for new subscribers, and NFL+ streams local and primetime games on mobile from $6.99 a month.
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is set for Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on ESPN and ABC. It is the latest date the NFL has ever played its title game and the first Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day.
The 2026 NFL schedule brings a record nine international games, the first Wednesday night opener, and the latest Super Bowl the league has ever played. Bookmark this page. We keep the kickoff times, TV channels and streaming options current every week of the season.
Last updated September 7, 2026.
