The NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 runs from Thursday, September 24 through Monday, September 28. Sixteen games land on three days, all 32 teams play, and nobody is on a bye yet. Below you get every matchup, kickoff time in ET, the TV channel, and a free printable PDF built for your time zone.
Week 3 takes the league to South America. Baltimore and Dallas meet at the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, the first NFL game ever played in the city.
Week 3 Quick Facts:
- Thursday Night Football: Falcons at Packers, 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video
- Sunday slate: 14 games on Sept 27, nine at 1:00 p.m., two at 4:05 p.m. and two at 4:25 p.m. ET
- Sunday Night Football: Rams at Broncos, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
- Monday Night Football: Eagles at Bears, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
- Teams on bye: None. Byes do not start until Week 5
- International game: Ravens at Cowboys from Rio de Janeiro, 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
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NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026: Every Game, Time and TV Channel
Times below are Eastern. Scroll past the table for the same slate converted to Central, Mountain and Pacific time.
| DATE | GAME | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 | Falcons at Packers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Chargers at Bills | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Panthers at Browns | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Jets at Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Seahawks at Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Texans at Colts | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Patriots at Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Chiefs at Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Titans at Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Bengals at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Cardinals at 49ers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Vikings at Buccaneers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Ravens at Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro) | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Raiders at Saints | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Rams at Broncos | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Eagles at Bears | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
Week 3 Kickoff Times by Time Zone
| WINDOW | ET | CT | MT | PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday early | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sunday late, first | 4:05 PM | 3:05 PM | 2:05 PM | 1:05 PM |
| Sunday late, second | 4:25 PM | 3:25 PM | 2:25 PM | 1:25 PM |
| Sunday night | 8:20 PM | 7:20 PM | 6:20 PM | 5:20 PM |
| Thursday and Monday | 8:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 5:15 PM |
Want the whole season on one sheet? See the 2026 NFL Schedule printable PDF.
Week 3 Games Worth Circling
- Ravens at Cowboys, Sun 4:25 p.m. The first NFL game ever played in Rio de Janeiro, at the 78,000 seat Maracanã. Kickoff is 5:25 p.m. local. Brazil has hosted before, in São Paulo in 2024 and 2025, and the league has committed to at least three more games in Rio over the next five years. See the full Cowboys schedule.
- Falcons at Packers, Thu 8:15 p.m. Thursday night at Lambeau Field, streaming on Prime Video.
- Chiefs at Dolphins, Sun 1:00 p.m. The best of the nine game early window, and Kansas City’s second road trip in three weeks.
- Rams at Broncos, Sun 8:20 p.m. Sunday night at Mile High. Denver went 14 and 3 last season and took the AFC’s top seed.
- Eagles at Bears, Mon 8:15 p.m. An NFC matchup at Soldier Field to close the week, free over the air on ABC.
NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 Free Printable PDFs by Time Zone
Four PDF versions cover the four mainland US time zones. Each one is letter size, prints in black and white, and leaves a blank column for scores. Pick the version that matches where you watch, then print and pin it up. No login and no email needed.
Eastern Time (ET)
Use this sheet on the East Coast, from Boston and New York down to Miami. Kickoff times match the main table above.
Download NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 in Eastern Time (PDF)
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Central Time (CT)
Built for Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Kansas City, Minneapolis and New Orleans. Early games start at noon locally, so the sheet is handy for lunchtime watch parties.
Download NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 in Central Time (PDF)
Mountain Time (MT)
For Denver, Salt Lake City and Albuquerque. Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, so Arizona fans should use the Pacific sheet in September while daylight saving is active.
Download NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 in Mountain Time (PDF)
Pacific Time (PT)
For Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas. Early kickoffs land at 10:00 a.m. locally, which makes this the sheet most West Coast fans print.
Download NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 in Pacific Time (PDF)
How to Watch NFL Week 3 2026
Week 3 is split across five broadcast groups. Four of them are free over the air: CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC carry 15 of the 16 games between them, so the Thursday night game on Prime Video is the only one an antenna misses.
| PLATFORM | WEEK 2 COVERAGE |
|---|---|
| Prime Video | Thursday night from Lambeau Field |
| FOX | Six Sunday afternoon games |
| CBS and Paramount+ | Seven Sunday afternoon games including Rio. Paramount+ streams your local CBS station |
| NBC and Peacock | Sunday Night Football |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football, simulcast free over the air on ABC |
| NFL+ | Local and prime time games on phone and tablet |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out of market Sunday afternoon games on YouTube |
Cord cutters can reach the same slate through YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo or DirecTV Stream. NFL Sunday Ticket only adds value if you follow a team outside your local market, and RedZone runs about $40 for the season as an add on.
One planning note. Flex scheduling does not open until Week 5, so nothing in Week 3 can move. What you print today is what airs.
NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 FAQ
When is NFL Week 3 in 2026?
NFL Week 3 runs from Thursday, September 24 through Monday, September 28, 2026. It opens with Atlanta at Green Bay on Thursday night and closes with Philadelphia at Chicago on Monday night.
How many games are in NFL Week 3 2026?
There are 16 games. All 32 teams play because bye weeks do not begin until Week 5, when Carolina and Kansas City are off. The slate is one Thursday game, 14 games on Sunday and one on Monday night.
Which Week 3 game is played in Brazil?
Baltimore plays Dallas at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, September 27. Kickoff is 4:25 p.m. ET, which is 5:25 p.m. local time, and CBS carries it with Paramount+ streaming. It is the first NFL game ever played in Rio. Brazil previously hosted games in Sao Paulo in 2024 and 2025.
What time do Week 3 Sunday games start in each time zone?
Early games kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET, which is 12:00 p.m. CT, 11:00 a.m. MT and 10:00 a.m. PT. The late window has two start times, 4:05 p.m. ET and 4:25 p.m. ET. Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 p.m. ET.
Who plays on Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football in Week 3?
Sunday Night Football is the Los Angeles Rams at Denver at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Monday Night Football is Philadelphia at Chicago at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN with a simulcast on ABC.
How can I watch NFL Week 3 2026 without cable?
A digital antenna picks up CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC for free, which covers 15 of the 16 games including the Rio game on CBS. Only the Thursday night game is behind a paywall, on Prime Video. YouTube TV, Hulu plus Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry every network, and NFL+ streams local and prime time games on mobile.
Can Week 3 kickoff times still change?
No. Flex scheduling does not open until Week 5, so every Week 3 date, kickoff time and network is locked. A printable made now stays correct.
Can I print the Week 3 schedule for my own time zone?
Yes. Four free PDF versions are on this page, one each for Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific time. Each is letter size, prints cleanly in black and white, and includes a blank column for scores. No signup is required.
The NFL Week 3 Schedule 2026 gives you 16 games across three days, the league’s first trip to Rio de Janeiro, and three prime time windows. Nothing here can be flexed, so every time above is final and checked against the official NFL Week 3 schedule.
Grab the printable that matches your time zone, write in the scores as they land, then move on to the full 2026 season schedule or the printable NFL playoff bracket when January arrives.