NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026: Dates, Times, TV Channels
The NFL Week 3 schedule for 2026 runs from Thursday, September 24 through Monday, September 28. All 32 teams play, so there are 16 games and no byes. Every matchup below lists its kickoff time in Eastern Time, the TV channel and the stadium.
The week opens with the Atlanta Falcons at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. It closes with the Philadelphia Eagles at the Chicago Bears on Monday night. In between, the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys play the first NFL game in Rio de Janeiro.
2026 NFL Week 3 Schedule: Every Game, Time and Channel
Times are Eastern. Subtract one hour for Central, two for Mountain and three for Pacific.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons at Packers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | Lambeau Field, Green Bay |
Sunday, September 27, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers at Bills | 1:00 PM | FOX | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park |
| Panthers at Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland |
| Jets at Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX | Ford Field, Detroit |
| Seahawks at Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX | Northwest Stadium, Landover |
| Texans at Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis |
| Patriots at Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS | EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville |
| Chiefs at Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Titans at Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Bengals at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh |
| Cardinals at 49ers | 4:05 PM | FOX | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
| Vikings at Buccaneers | 4:05 PM | FOX | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa |
| Ravens at Cowboys | 4:25 PM | CBS | Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro |
| Raiders at Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans |
| Rams at Broncos | 8:20 PM | NBC | Empower Field at Mile High, Denver |
Monday, September 28, 2026
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles at Bears | 8:15 PM | ESPN | Soldier Field, Chicago |
NFL Week 3 TV Schedule and Streaming Options
Five outlets split the 16 games:
- CBS: seven games, including Bengals at Steelers and the Rio game.
- FOX: six games, including Chargers at Bills and Cardinals at 49ers.
- Prime Video: Thursday Night Football, Falcons at Packers.
- NBC: Sunday Night Football, Rams at Broncos.
- ESPN: Monday Night Football, Eagles at Bears. Week 3 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 in most markets, and a digital antenna pulls in your local CBS and FOX games free.
One limit 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.
Ravens vs Cowboys: The First NFL Game in Rio de Janeiro
Baltimore faces Dallas at Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET. CBS and Paramount+ have the broadcast, and NFL+ carries it on mobile. Dallas is the designated home team, so the Cowboys give up a home date at AT&T Stadium.
This is the NFL’s third regular season game in Brazil and the first outside São Paulo. Maracanã seats about 78,000 and hosted the 2016 Olympic ceremonies. The league has committed to bringing at least three regular season games to Rio over the next five years. It is one of nine international games in 2026.
Three Week 3 Storylines Worth Your Time
- Buffalo’s first Sunday crowd. The Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night in Week 2. Chargers at Bills is the building’s first Sunday afternoon game.
- Division football arrives early. Three of the 16 games are division matchups: Texans at Colts, Bengals at Steelers and Cardinals at 49ers.
- A smaller EverBank. Jacksonville hosts New England with capacity cut to 42,507 while the Stadium of the Future build continues. The Jaguars move out entirely in 2027.
Byes, Flex Scheduling and What Can Still Change
- No byes yet. The first 2026 bye weeks arrive in Week 5, when Carolina and Kansas City sit out.
- Kickoff times are locked. Flexible scheduling does not reach Week 3. Sunday night flex starts in Week 5, Monday night in Week 12 and Thursday night in Week 13.
- Local coverage varies. CBS and FOX assign games by market, so your area may not get every listed matchup. NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV covers the out of market ones.
NFL Week 3 Schedule FAQs
When is NFL Week 3 in 2026?
Week 3 runs from Thursday, September 24 through Monday, September 28, 2026.
Who plays Thursday Night Football in Week 3?
The Atlanta Falcons visit the Green Bay Packers at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video from Lambeau Field.
What is the Sunday Night Football game in Week 3?
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos, 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock from Empower Field at Mile High.
Who plays Monday Night Football in Week 3?
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN at Soldier Field. Week 3 has a single Monday game.
Which Week 3 game is played in Brazil?
Ravens at Cowboys at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS and Paramount+. Dallas is the designated home team.
How many games are in NFL Week 3?
Sixteen. All 32 teams play, because the first 2026 bye weeks do not arrive until Week 5.
Can I watch Week 3 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 on a phone or tablet only.
That is the complete NFL Week 3 schedule for 2026, from Lambeau Field on Thursday to Soldier Field on Monday, with a first trip to Rio in between. 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.
