The NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 runs from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, October 12. This is the first week of the season with only 15 games, because Carolina and Kansas City are on bye. Below you get every matchup, kickoff time in ET, the TV channel, and a free printable PDF built for your time zone.
Week 5 also brings the first schedule change of the year into play. Sunday night flexible scheduling starts now, so the 8:20 p.m. game is no longer guaranteed.
Week 5 Quick Facts:
- Teams on bye: Panthers and Chiefs, the first byes of the season
- Thursday Night Football: Buccaneers at Cowboys, 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video
- London game: Eagles at Jaguars, 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network
- Sunday slate: 13 games on Oct 11, including seven at 1:00 p.m. ET
- Sunday Night Football: Ravens at Falcons, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
- Monday Night Football: Bills at Rams, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
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NFL Week 5 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, Oct 8 | Buccaneers at Cowboys | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Eagles at Jaguars (London) | 9:30 AM | NFL Network |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Bengals at Dolphins | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Vikings at Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Giants at Commanders | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Raiders at Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Browns at Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Colts at Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Texans at Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Broncos at Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Lions at Cardinals | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Bears at Packers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 49ers at Seahawks | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Oct 11 | Ravens at Falcons | 8:20 PM | NBC, Peacock |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Bills at Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN, ABC |
Week 5 Kickoff Times by Time Zone
| WINDOW | ET | CT | MT | PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 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 5 Games Worth Circling
- Eagles at Jaguars, Sun 9:30 a.m. The second London game of the autumn, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. local. Jacksonville is the designated home team, and it plays a second London game the following week at Wembley.
- Buccaneers at Cowboys, Thu 8:15 p.m. Thursday night at AT&T Stadium on Prime Video. See the full Cowboys schedule.
- Bears at Packers, Sun 4:25 p.m. The oldest rivalry in the league, at Lambeau Field in the late window.
- 49ers at Seahawks, Sun 4:25 p.m. An NFC West meeting at Lumen Field, where Seattle opened the season as defending champion.
- Bills at Rams, Mon 8:15 p.m. Monday night in Los Angeles, free over the air on ABC as well as ESPN.
NFL Week 5 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)
Built for the East Coast, from Boston and New York down to Miami. Kickoff times match the main table above.
Download NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 in Eastern Time (PDF)
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Central Time (CT)
Built for Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Minneapolis and New Orleans. The London game starts at 8:30 a.m. locally.
Download NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 in Central Time (PDF)
Mountain Time (MT)
Built for Denver, Salt Lake City and Albuquerque. Phoenix stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, so Arizona fans should use the Pacific sheet in October until daylight saving ends.
Download NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 in Mountain Time (PDF)
Pacific Time (PT)
Built for Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas. The London game kicks off at 6:30 a.m. on the West Coast.
Download NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 in Pacific Time (PDF)
How to Watch NFL Week 5 2026
CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC carry 13 of the 15 games for free over the air. Two sit behind subscriptions: Thursday night on Prime Video and the London game on NFL Network.
| PLATFORM | WEEK 5 COVERAGE |
|---|---|
| FOX | Six Sunday games |
| CBS and Paramount+ | Five Sunday games. Paramount+ streams your local CBS station |
| NBC and Peacock | Sunday Night Football, subject to flex |
| ESPN and ABC | Monday Night Football, simulcast free over the air on ABC |
| Prime Video | Thursday night, Buccaneers at Cowboys |
| NFL Network | The London game at 9:30 a.m. ET |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out of market Sunday afternoon games on YouTube |
Cord cutters can reach both paid channels through YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo or DirecTV Stream. NFL+ streams local and prime time games on phone and tablet, and RedZone runs about $40 for the season as an add on.
One planning note that did not apply in the first four weeks. Sunday night flex scheduling begins here, so the 8:20 p.m. game can be swapped with 12 days notice. Everything else in Week 5 is fixed, because Monday night flex does not start until Week 12.
NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026 FAQ
When is NFL Week 5 in 2026?
NFL Week 5 runs from Thursday, October 8 through Monday, October 12, 2026. It opens with Tampa Bay at Dallas on Thursday night and closes with Buffalo at the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night.
How many games are in NFL Week 5 2026?
There are 15 games, not 16. Week 5 is the first bye week of the season, so only 30 teams play. Carolina and Kansas City are off.
Which teams are on bye in Week 5 2026?
The Carolina Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs. They are the first two teams to have a bye in the 2026 season. Byes then run every week through Week 14, apart from Week 12.
Which Week 5 game is played in London?
Philadelphia plays Jacksonville at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, October 11. Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET, which is 2:30 p.m. in London, and NFL Network carries it. It is the second of three NFL London games in 2026.
Can Week 5 kickoff times still change?
Yes, and this is the first week that applies. Sunday night flexible scheduling begins in Week 5, so the NFL can move a Sunday afternoon game into the 8:20 p.m. ET slot, or move the scheduled night game out. Changes in Weeks 5 through 13 are announced at least 12 days in advance. Monday night flex does not begin until Week 12 and Thursday night flex until Week 13.
What time do Week 5 Sunday games start in each time zone?
The London game kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET, which is 8:30 a.m. CT, 7:30 a.m. MT and 6:30 a.m. PT. Regular early games start at 1:00 p.m. ET, the late window has games at 4:05 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. ET, and Sunday Night Football starts at 8:20 p.m. ET.
How can I watch NFL Week 5 2026 without cable?
A digital antenna picks up CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC for free, which covers 13 of the 15 games. Two need a subscription: the Thursday game on Prime Video and the London game on NFL Network. YouTube TV, Hulu plus Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry both.
Can I print the Week 5 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 5 Schedule 2026 brings the first byes, a 15 game slate and the season’s second London kickoff. Every date, time and channel above is checked against the official NFL Week 5 schedule, with the Sunday night slot the only one that can still move.
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.