The 2026 New York Jets schedule is set, and it looks nothing like last year. Aaron Glenn enters his second season as head coach, Geno Smith is back in green as the starting quarterback, and the Jets open on the road in Tennessee against former head coach Robert Saleh.
This guide gives you every preseason and regular season game with dates, kickoff times in Eastern Time, TV channels, streaming options, and a free printable PDF.
The headline number: all eight home dates at MetLife Stadium kick off at 1:00 PM ET, and 14 of the 17 games are locked into that slot. The Jets have no primetime games at all in 2026, the first time since 1981.
Free Printable New York Jets Schedule PDF Download
Download the full New York Jets schedule as a printable PDF. It covers preseason and regular season games with dates, opponents, kickoff times in Eastern Time, and TV channels on one page.
The printable version is colorful, sized for standard letter paper, and leaves space to write in final scores after each game. Save it to your phone or pin it to the fridge and track the season week by week.
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2026 New York Jets Preseason Schedule
The Jets play three preseason games, two at MetLife Stadium and one in Pittsburgh. All three are Friday night kickoffs and all three air on WCBS in the New York market. The first two also go out nationally on NFL Network for viewers outside the New York area.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Aug 14 | vs Buccaneers | 7:00 PM | WCBS / NFLN |
| 2 | Fri, Aug 21 | @ Steelers | 7:00 PM | WCBS / NFLN |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | vs Giants | 7:30 PM | WCBS |
2026 New York Jets Schedule: Full Regular Season
The Jets play eight home games and nine road games. The full NFC North slate appears early, the AFC East games are spread across the back half, and the season ends in Buffalo. Weeks 5 through 17 are subject to NFL flexible scheduling, so a few kickoff times can still move.
Every date, kickoff time and network below is checked against the official Jets schedule.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | @ Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | @ Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | @ Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | @ Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Raiders | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | @ Chiefs | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Bills | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | @ Chargers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | @ Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | BYE WEEK | None | None |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Broncos | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @ Cardinals | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Vikings | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | @ Bills | TBD | TBD |
Key Matchups to Circle
Week 1 at Tennessee (Sep 13). Robert Saleh, who coached the Jets from 2021 until his firing in October 2024, took over the Titans in January 2026. The opener puts him across the field from the team that fired him. Both clubs finished 3-14 last season.
Week 2 vs Green Bay (Sep 20). The home opener at MetLife Stadium brings in a Packers team that went 9-7-1 and reached the playoffs last season. The club publishes single game ticket details for every home date.
Week 10 vs Buffalo (Nov 15). The Bills visit the Meadowlands in the first of two AFC East meetings. The rematch closes the season in Orchard Park.
Week 16 vs New England (Dec 27). The Patriots finished 14-3 in 2025 and are the toughest home opponent on the board. The Jets home slate is a tale of two halves: the first four home opponents combined for a .360 winning percentage last season, the final four averaged .721.
Jets Bye Week and the Primetime Shutout
The Jets bye falls in Week 13 on Sunday, December 6. That is the latest bye the franchise has been given since the modern bye week format started in 1990. The team returns home to face Denver in Week 14.
There are no Monday, Thursday, Sunday night, or Saturday night games on the 2026 Jets schedule. It is the first time since 1981, a span of 45 years, that the Jets have been left out of primetime entirely. Five teams were shut out of national windows this year: the Jets, Raiders, Cardinals, Titans, and Dolphins. All five finished at or near the bottom of the standings in 2025, and the Jets went 3-14.
That can still change. Weeks 5 through 17 fall under flexible scheduling, so a winning stretch could move a game into a Sunday night or Thursday night slot. The Week 18 finale in Buffalo has no fixed date yet. Three Week 18 games are played on Saturday, January 9 and the other 13 on Sunday, January 10. The NFL assigns the date, kickoff time and network only after Week 17 is complete.
How to Watch the New York Jets Schedule on TV and Streaming
With no primetime games, the 2026 Jets TV picture is simple. CBS carries 10 games and FOX carries 6. The Week 18 finale is still to be assigned. Preseason games air on WCBS locally, with the first two also on NFL Network nationally.
Here is where each option fits if you want to stream instead of using an antenna or cable box:
| SERVICE | WHAT IT COVERS | GOOD FOR |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | The CBS game shown in your local market | Cheapest option for fans inside the New York market |
| YouTube TV | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network | Full cable replacement plus Sunday Ticket |
| Fubo or Hulu + Live TV | CBS, FOX, ABC, ESPN, NFL Network | Live TV without a contract, now under one owner |
| DIRECTV | CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network | Local channels in most markets |
| NFL+ | Local and primetime games on mobile | Watching on a phone or tablet |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out of market Sunday afternoon games | Jets fans living outside the tri-state area |
If you live in the New York metro area, a free over the air antenna picks up both CBS and FOX, which covers all 16 currently assigned Jets games. Week 18 is still unassigned and flexible scheduling could move a late game elsewhere, so treat that as the picture today rather than a guarantee. Out of market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket through YouTube TV, since local affiliates will carry a different game.
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FAQs: New York Jets 2026 Season
When does the 2026 New York Jets season start?
The Jets open the regular season on Sunday, September 13, 2026, on the road against the Tennessee Titans at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. The home opener is Sunday, September 20 against the Green Bay Packers.
When is the Jets bye week in 2026?
The Jets bye week is Week 13, the weekend of Sunday, December 6, 2026. It is the latest bye the franchise has received since the modern bye week format began in 1990.
Who is the Jets starting quarterback in 2026?
Geno Smith is the starting quarterback. The Jets acquired him from the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2026, returning him to the team that drafted him in 2013. Aaron Glenn has called Bailey Zappe the number two for now while describing the backup job as an open competition, with Brady Cook and fourth round rookie Cade Klubnik also in the mix.
Who is the head coach of the New York Jets in 2026?
Aaron Glenn is in his second season as head coach. Darren Mougey is the general manager. Frank Reich joined as offensive coordinator and Brian Duker as defensive coordinator.
Do the Jets have any primetime games in 2026?
No. The Jets have zero primetime games on the 2026 schedule, the first time since 1981. Four other teams were also shut out: the Raiders, Cardinals, Titans and Dolphins. Games in Weeks 5 through 17 are eligible for flexible scheduling, so a strong season could still move one into a national window.
What TV channels show New York Jets games in 2026?
CBS carries 10 Jets games and FOX carries 6. The Week 18 finale in Buffalo has not been assigned a network yet. All three preseason games air on WCBS in New York, and the first two also air nationally on NFL Network.
How can I stream Jets games without cable?
Paramount+ streams the CBS game shown in your local market. YouTube TV, Fubo and DIRECTV carry both CBS and FOX. NFL+ streams local and primetime games on phones and tablets, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the option for fans outside the New York market.
Where do the New York Jets play their home games?
All eight home games are at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which the Jets share with the Giants. The stadium hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
Do the Jets play an international game in 2026?
No. The Jets are not part of the NFL International Series this season. Their last overseas game was against the Denver Broncos in London in October 2025.
When do the Jets play the Bills and Patriots in 2026?
The Jets host Buffalo in Week 10 on Sunday, November 15 and visit Buffalo in the Week 18 finale, which lands on either Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10. They play at New England in Week 6 on Sunday, October 18 and host the Patriots in Week 16 on Sunday, December 27.
When does Jets training camp start in 2026?
Veterans report on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 and the first full practice is Wednesday, July 29. The Back Together Weekend fan practice is Saturday, August 1. Rookies reported on July 25.
The 2026 New York Jets schedule is a quiet one on paper: no primetime lights, no London trip, and a wall of 1:00 PM Sunday kickoffs. For fans, that is actually a gift. Every home game starts at the same time, the whole slate is easy to plan around, and CBS or FOX covers every assigned game.
Download the free printable PDF above, mark your must watch weeks, and fill in the scores as Aaron Glenn and Geno Smith try to end a 15 year playoff drought.