The 2026 NFL schedule runs 18 weeks, from Wednesday, September 9, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027, with 272 regular season games. The season is underway. Seattle opened its title defense with a 13 to 10 win over New England in the Kickoff Game, as backup Drew Lock led a fourth quarter comeback after Sam Darnold left with a hip injury.
Use this page to download the full season PDF, check the dates and byes for any week, open a printable schedule for all 32 teams, and see where every game airs.
2026 NFL Season Quick Facts:
- Kickoff Game: Seahawks 13, Patriots 10 (Wed, Sept 9, Seattle)
- Week 1: Sept 9 to 14
- Regular season ends: Sun, Jan 10, 2027
- Total games: 272 across 18 weeks, 17 per team
- Bye weeks: Week 5 to Week 14, none in Week 12
- International games: a record 9, in 7 countries
- Wild Card Weekend: Jan 16 to 18, 2027
- Super Bowl LXI: Sun, Feb 14, 2027, SoFi Stadium, on ABC and ESPN
Download the 2026 NFL Schedule PDF
The free PDF lists all 272 games week by week on three letter size pages. Each row shows the date, matchup, kickoff time in ET and TV channel. No app, login or email signup.
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2026 NFL Schedule by Week: Dates, Games and Byes
Most weeks run Thursday to Monday. Byes start in Week 5 and end in Week 14. Week 11 has the most, with six teams off, and Week 12 has none because every team plays over Thanksgiving. Pick a week for its full slate and time zone printables.
| Week | Dates | Games | Teams on Bye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sept 9 to 14 | 16 | None |
| Week 2 | Sept 17 to 21 | 16 | None |
| Week 3 | Sept 24 to 28 | 16 | None |
| Week 4 | Oct 1 to 5 | 16 | None |
| Week 5 | Oct 8 to 12 | 15 | Panthers, Chiefs |
| Week 6 | Oct 15 to 19 | 14 | Bengals, Lions, Dolphins, Vikings |
| Week 7 | Oct 22 to 26 | 14 | Bills, Jaguars, Chargers, Commanders |
| Week 8 | Oct 29 to Nov 2 | 14 | Texans, Saints, Giants, 49ers |
| Week 9 | Nov 5 to 9 | 15 | Steelers, Titans |
| Week 10 | Nov 12 to 16 | 14 | Bears, Broncos, Eagles, Buccaneers |
| Week 11 | Nov 19 to 23 | 13 | Falcons, Browns, Packers, Rams, Patriots, Seahawks |
| Week 12 | Nov 25 to 30 | 16 | None |
| Week 13 | Dec 3 to 7 | 14 | Ravens, Colts, Raiders, Jets |
| Week 14 | Dec 10 to 14 | 15 | Cardinals, Cowboys |
| Week 15 | Dec 17 to 21 | 16 | None |
| Week 16 | Dec 24 to 28 | 16 | None |
| Week 17 | Dec 31 to Jan 4, 2027 | 16 | None |
| Week 18 | Jan 9 to 10, 2027 | 16 | None |
Can Kickoff Times Change?
Yes, from Week 5 on. Flex scheduling lets the league move a better matchup into a national window. Sunday night games can flex with 12 days notice through Week 13 and 6 days notice from Week 14. Monday night games can flex from Week 12, and Thursday night games up to twice between Weeks 13 and 17. Week 18 times are set after Week 17 ends. Weeks 1 to 4 are locked, so confirm late season times during game week.
Week 1 Schedule: Results, Kickoff Times and TV
Week 1 games fall on four days: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday. Next up is the first regular season game in Australia, 49ers at Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It kicks off Thursday at 8:35 p.m. ET, which is 10:35 a.m. Friday in Melbourne, and streams on every Netflix plan. All times are ET.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 9 | Patriots at Seahawks | Final: SEA 13, NE 10 | NBC, Peacock |
| Thu, Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams (Melbourne) | 8:35 p.m. | Netflix |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Bears at Panthers | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Buccaneers at Bengals | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Saints at Lions | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Falcons at Steelers | 1:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Bills at Texans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Ravens at Colts | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Browns at Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Jets at Titans | 1:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Cardinals at Chargers | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Packers at Vikings | 4:25 p.m. | CBS |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Dolphins at Raiders | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Commanders at Eagles | 4:25 p.m. | FOX |
| Sun, Sept 13 | Cowboys at Giants | 8:20 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Sept 14 | Broncos at Chiefs | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC |
Want Week 1 on one page in your time zone? Print the NFL Week 1 schedule.
2026 NFL Schedule by Team
Every team plays 17 games: six against division rivals, eight against two rotating divisions, and three set by last season’s standings. Pick a team for its full game list, TV channels and a free printable PDF.
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Key Dates: Holiday, Saturday and Playoff Games
- Sept 17: Lions at Bills, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video. The first Thursday night game of 2026 and the first regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium.
- Nov 25: Packers at Rams, 8:00 p.m. ET, Netflix. The first Thanksgiving Eve game in league history.
- Nov 26, Thanksgiving: Bears at Lions (1:00 p.m., CBS), Eagles at Cowboys (4:30 p.m., FOX), Chiefs at Bills (8:20 p.m., NBC).
- Nov 27, Black Friday: Broncos at Steelers, 3:00 p.m. ET, Prime Video.
- Dec 19: The first Saturday games. Seahawks at Eagles (5:00 p.m., FOX) and Bears at Bills (8:20 p.m., CBS).
- Dec 24, Christmas Eve: Texans at Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video.
- Dec 25, Christmas: Packers at Bears (1:00 p.m., Netflix), Bills at Broncos (4:30 p.m., Netflix), Rams at Seahawks (8:15 p.m., FOX).
- Jan 2, 2027: Week 17 Saturday doubleheader, 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and 8:00 p.m. ET on Peacock only. Matchups are still to be named.
- Jan 9 and 10, 2027: Week 18, all division games. Saturday has three games: 1:00 p.m. on Netflix, then 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. on ESPN and ABC.
- Jan 16 to 18, 2027: Wild Card Weekend. The Divisional Round follows Jan 23 and 24, and the conference title games are Jan 31. Track it on our printable NFL playoff bracket.
- Feb 14, 2027: Super Bowl LXI at SoFi Stadium on ABC and ESPN. It is the first Super Bowl played on Valentine’s Day and ABC’s first since 2006.
2026 NFL International Games
Nine games outside the United States is a league record, spread over seven countries and eight stadiums. Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro and Paris host a regular season game for the first time. The five Europe games all kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET.
| Date | Matchup | Stadium, City | Time (ET), TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 10 | 49ers at Rams | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | 8:35 p.m., Netflix |
| Sept 27 | Ravens at Cowboys | Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro | 4:25 p.m., CBS |
| Oct 4 | Colts at Commanders | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | 9:30 a.m., NFL Network |
| Oct 11 | Eagles at Jaguars | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | 9:30 a.m., NFL Network |
| Oct 18 | Texans at Jaguars | Wembley Stadium, London | 9:30 a.m., NFL Network |
| Oct 25 | Steelers at Saints | Stade de France, Paris | 9:30 a.m., NFL Network |
| Nov 8 | Bengals at Falcons | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid | 9:30 a.m., NFL Network |
| Nov 15 | Patriots at Lions | FC Bayern Munich Stadium, Munich | 9:30 a.m., FOX |
| Nov 22 | Vikings at 49ers | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City | 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock |
How to Watch NFL Games in 2026: TV and Streaming
National games air on CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network, while Prime Video, Netflix and Peacock stream their own games. Local CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC stations are free with an antenna.
| Platform | What It Carries |
|---|---|
| CBS | Sunday afternoon games with an AFC road team, Thanksgiving early game, Rio game |
| FOX | Sunday afternoon games with an NFC road team, Thanksgiving late game, Munich, Christmas night |
| NBC and Peacock | Kickoff Game, Sunday Night Football, Thanksgiving night, Mexico City. Peacock also has a Week 17 Saturday exclusive |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football (ABC simulcasts more than half), the Week 18 Saturday doubleheader, Super Bowl LXI |
| NFL Network | London, Paris and Madrid games. The channel is now owned by ESPN |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football, Black Friday, Christmas Eve |
| Netflix | Five games: Melbourne, Thanksgiving Eve, two on Christmas, one Week 18 Saturday game |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out of market Sunday afternoon CBS and FOX games, sold through YouTube and YouTube TV |
| NFL+ | Live local and prime time games on phones and tablets, with RedZone on the Premium tier |
Cutting cable? YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network, and Paramount+ streams your local CBS games. Prime Video and Netflix games need their own subscriptions. Outside the U.S., most fans stream games through NFL Game Pass on DAZN.
2026 NFL Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026 NFL season start and end?
The season started Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Seattle. The regular season ends Sunday, January 10, 2027, after Week 18.
How many games are in the 2026 NFL season?
There are 272 regular season games. Each of the 32 teams plays 17 games over 18 weeks and gets one bye.
When are the 2026 NFL bye weeks?
Byes run from Week 5 to Week 14. The Panthers and Chiefs go first in Week 5, and the Cardinals and Cowboys go last in Week 14. Week 11 has six teams off, and Week 12 has none.
Why did the 2026 NFL season start on a Wednesday?
Federal law blocks NFL telecasts on Friday nights and Saturdays from the second Friday in September to the second Saturday in December. Friday, September 11 fell inside that window, so the Melbourne game took Thursday night and the opener moved up to Wednesday. It was the first Wednesday opener since 2012.
Which NFL games are on Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2026?
Thanksgiving has Bears at Lions, Eagles at Cowboys and Chiefs at Bills, with Packers at Rams on Thanksgiving Eve. Christmas, a Friday, has Packers at Bears and Bills at Broncos on Netflix, then Rams at Seahawks on FOX.
Where are the 2026 NFL international games?
Nine games are played abroad: Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, three in London, Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City. Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro and Paris are first time hosts.
How can I watch every NFL game in 2026 without cable?
A live TV service such as YouTube TV or Fubo covers CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network. Add Prime Video for Thursday nights, Netflix for its five games and Peacock for its Week 17 exclusive. NFL Sunday Ticket adds out of market Sunday afternoon games.
Can NFL game times change during the 2026 season?
Yes. Weeks 1 to 4 are locked, but flex scheduling can move games into or out of prime time from Week 5 on. Week 18 kickoff times are not set until Week 17 ends.
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on ABC and ESPN. The playoffs start with Wild Card Weekend, January 16 to 18.
Is the printable 2026 NFL schedule free?
Yes. The full season PDF and all 32 team schedules are free to download and print, with no signup.
The 2026 NFL schedule packs 272 games into 18 weeks, from the Seattle opener to a Saturday tripleheader in Week 18. Print the season PDF now, then grab your team’s sheet so bye weeks, holiday games and road trips are easy to plan.
Every date, kickoff time and network on this page is checked against the official NFL schedule. We update it as flex changes and late season times are announced.