2026 NFL Schedule: Weekly, By Team & Today’s TV Schedule
The 2026 NFL schedule is underway. The Super Bowl LX champion Seattle Seahawks opened their title defense with a 13 to 10 win over the New England Patriots on Wednesday night, and Week 1 continues tonight in Melbourne. This page covers today’s games, this week’s full slate, all 32 team schedules and the TV channel for every matchup.
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
Thursday, September 10, 2026: one game tonight, the first regular season NFL game ever played in Australia. All times Eastern.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams, Melbourne Cricket Ground | 8:35 PM | Netflix |
Netflix coverage starts at 6:30 PM ET, and kickoff is 10:35 AM Friday in Melbourne. The Rams are the designated home team. Last night’s result: Seahawks 13, Patriots 10. Next up is the Week 1 Sunday slate on September 13. For live scores and every kickoff on the day, check our NFL games today page.
NFL Schedule This Week: Week 1 Games, Times and TV
Week 1 runs Wednesday to Monday with no byes. The opener moved to Wednesday because Netflix has the Melbourne game on Thursday. Our NFL Week 1 schedule page has venues and team news, and our Week 1 picks cover all 16 games.
| DATE | GAME | TIME OR RESULT | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Patriots at Seahawks | Final: Seahawks 13, Patriots 10 | NBC, Peacock |
| 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, Peacock |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Broncos at Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
NFL Week 2 Schedule: Games, Times and TV
Thursday Night Football starts its Prime Video run on September 17 when the Lions visit the Bills. Week 2 also brings the first 4:05 PM ET window of the season. See the full NFL Week 2 schedule for venues, or grab the free Week 2 pick’em sheet for your pool.
| DATE | GAME | TIME | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 17 | Lions at Bills | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Panthers at Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Vikings at Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Packers at Jets | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Eagles at Titans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Saints at Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Bengals at Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Steelers at Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Browns at Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Jaguars at Broncos | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Raiders at Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Seahawks at Cardinals | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Commanders at Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Dolphins at 49ers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 20 | Colts at Chiefs | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Sept 21 | Giants at Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
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, and no team is off in Week 12, Thanksgiving week. Our NFL bye weeks 2026 guide lists 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
The dates worth marking, from opening night to the title game. Times are Eastern. The NFL playoff schedule fills in as the season goes.
| DATE | EVENT | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Kickoff Game: Seahawks 13, Patriots 10 | NBC, Peacock |
| Thu, Sept 17 | Thursday Night Football opener: Lions at Bills, 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 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, including its first regular season games in Australia and Rio de Janeiro. Six kick off at 9:30 AM ET. The team listed second is the designated home club. Our NFL international games guide has more on each game.
| 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. 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 for 2026: 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 Kickoff Game, 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 from Week 2, 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 still 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 in September 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 | NBC returned in June 2026; local NBC stations still rolling out 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 |
Annual NFL+ plans are 20 percent off through September 21, which brings Premium to about $79.99 for the year. Live NFL+ games stay mobile only, though Premium replays play on TVs. Our NFL+ review explains the details. Watching from Canada? See how to watch NFL in Canada.
How We Verify This Schedule
Every date, kickoff time and network on this page is checked against primary sources, not aggregators: the official NFL.com schedule, NFL Communications and the league’s flexible scheduling procedures. Final scores come from NFL.com game pages. When the league flexes or moves a game, we update the tables here.
FAQs About the 2026 NFL Schedule
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 NFL season started Wednesday, September 9, when the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 13 to 10 in Seattle. Week 1 continues Thursday with 49ers at Rams in Melbourne, the Sunday slate is September 13, and Broncos at Chiefs closes the week on Monday, September 14.
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.
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. That makes 17 games per team and 272 in total.
When are the NFL bye weeks in 2026?
Bye weeks run from Week 5, the weekend of October 11, to Week 14, the weekend of December 13. No team has a bye in Week 12, Thanksgiving week. Week 11 has the most, with six teams off: the Falcons, Browns, Packers, Rams, Patriots and Seahawks.
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 times are set after Week 17 ends.
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 $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.
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 from most live TV services.
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. It is the latest date the NFL has ever played its title game.
The 2026 NFL schedule runs from the Wednesday opener in Seattle to Super Bowl LXI on Valentine’s Day at SoFi Stadium, with a record nine international games in between. Bookmark this page for today’s games, each week’s matchups and the right TV channel, updated every week of the season.
Last updated September 10, 2026.
