NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The NFL Week 2 schedule for 2026 runs from Thursday, September 17 through Monday, September 21. All 32 teams play, so there are 16 games and no byes. Every matchup below carries its kickoff time in Eastern Time, the network and the stadium.
The week opens with the Detroit Lions at the Buffalo Bills, the first regular season game inside the new Highmark Stadium. It closes Monday night with the New York Giants at the Los Angeles Rams.
2026 NFL Week 2 Schedule: Every Game, Time and Channel
Times are Eastern. Subtract one hour for Central, two for Mountain and three for Pacific.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions at Bills | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park |
Sunday, September 20, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers at Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Saints at Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore |
| Vikings at Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX | Soldier Field, Chicago |
| Bengals at Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| Steelers at Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| Packers at Jets | 1:00 PM | FOX | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Browns at Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
| Eagles at Titans | 1:00 PM | FOX | Nissan Stadium, Nashville |
| Jaguars at Broncos | 4:05 PM | CBS | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver |
| Raiders at Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
| Seahawks at Cardinals | 4:25 PM | FOX | State Farm Stadium, Glendale |
| Commanders at Cowboys | 4:25 PM | FOX | AT&T Stadium, Arlington |
| Dolphins at 49ers | 4:25 PM | FOX | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Colts at Chiefs | 8:20 PM | NBC | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Monday, September 21, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giants at Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood |
NFL Week 2 TV Schedule and Streaming Options
Five outlets split the NFL Week 2 schedule between them:
- Prime Video: Thursday Night Football, Lions at Bills.
- CBS: six games, including Saints at Ravens and Raiders at Chargers.
- FOX: seven games, including Commanders at Cowboys and Seahawks at Cardinals.
- NBC: Sunday Night Football, Colts at Chiefs.
- ESPN: Monday Night Football, Giants at Rams. Week 2 has one Monday game, not a doubleheader.
Each network has a streaming twin. Paramount+ carries the CBS games, FOX One carries FOX, Peacock simulcasts Sunday night and ESPN Unlimited covers Monday night. YouTube TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry all four networks live in most markets, and a digital antenna pulls in your local CBS and FOX games for free.
One caveat worth knowing before you subscribe: NFL+ at $6.99 a month streams live local and prime time games on phones and tablets only. Those games cannot be cast to a television on any tier.
Three Week 2 Storylines Worth Your Time
- Buffalo opens its new stadium. The Bills spent Week 1 in Houston, so Thursday night against Detroit is the first regular season game at the new 60,000 seat Highmark Stadium, which was completed in June 2026 across the road from the old one.
- The champions hit the road. Seattle opened at home on the Wednesday kickoff game. The trip to Glendale is the defending Super Bowl LX winners’ first road test and a division game, and it sits inside a demanding Seahawks schedule.
- SoFi Stadium hosts twice. The Chargers play there Sunday at 4:05 PM and the Rams play there Monday at 8:15 PM, roughly 28 hours apart.
Byes, Flex Scheduling and International Games
- No byes yet. The first 2026 bye weeks land in Week 5, when Carolina and Kansas City sit out.
- Times will not move. Flexible scheduling does not reach Week 2. Sunday night flex starts in Week 5, Monday night in Week 12 and Thursday night in Week 13.
- No international game. Week 2 is one of only two weeks outside the record nine game international slate. Melbourne already happened in Week 1, and Rio de Janeiro follows in Week 3.
- Nashville is still at the current venue. Eagles at Titans is at the existing Nissan Stadium. The replacement next door does not open until 2027.
NFL Week 2 FAQs
When is NFL Week 2 in 2026?
Week 2 runs from Thursday, September 17 through Monday, September 21, 2026.
Who plays on Thursday Night Football in Week 2?
The Detroit Lions visit the Buffalo Bills at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. It is the first regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
What is the Sunday Night Football game in Week 2?
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs, 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Who plays Monday Night Football in Week 2?
New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN at SoFi Stadium. Week 2 has a single Monday game, not a doubleheader.
How many games are in NFL Week 2?
Sixteen. All 32 teams play, because the first 2026 bye weeks do not arrive until Week 5.
What channels show NFL Week 2 games?
CBS has six games and FOX has seven on Sunday afternoon. NBC has Sunday night, ESPN has Monday night and Prime Video has Thursday night.
Can I watch Week 2 without cable?
Yes. YouTube TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN. Paramount+, FOX One, Peacock and ESPN Unlimited cover their own networks, and an antenna gets local CBS and FOX games free. NFL+ works too, but only on a phone or tablet.
That is the complete NFL Week 2 schedule for 2026, from a new stadium debut in Orchard Park to Monday night in Inglewood. The rest of the season sits on our 2026 NFL schedule page.
Bookmark this one and check back before kickoff, since we update start times and TV listings whenever the league adjusts them.
