The 2026 Cleveland Browns schedule is locked in, and it hands new head coach Todd Monken a season with clear shape: two road games to open, one primetime kickoff, a Week 11 bye, then four straight home dates at Huntington Bank Field.
Every preseason and regular season game is listed below with dates, kickoff times in ET and TV channels, followed by streaming options, radio details and a free printable PDF.
2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule at a Glance
- Season opener: Sunday, September 13 at the Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 PM ET on CBS
- Home opener: Sunday, September 27 vs the Carolina Panthers, 1:00 PM ET on FOX
- Only primetime game: Thursday, October 1 vs the Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video
- Bye week: Week 11, the weekend of November 22
- Split: 8 home games, 9 road games, no international game this season
- Finale: Week 18 at the Cincinnati Bengals, date and kickoff still to be announced
- Head coach: Todd Monken, hired in January 2026 after three seasons as Baltimore’s offensive coordinator
Cleveland opens on the road twice for the first time since 1986 and plays six of its first nine games away from home. The back half flips: five home games in the final eight weeks, including four in a row across Weeks 10 to 14, something the Browns have not done since 1990.
Cleveland Browns 2026 Preseason Schedule
Three tune up games, two of them at home. WEWS News 5 carries all three across Northeast Ohio, and the August 27 meeting with New England is the only preseason game Prime Video is showing nationally in 2026.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Sat, Aug 15 | @ Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | WEWS News 5 |
| P2 | Sat, Aug 22 | vs Buffalo Bills | 1:00 PM | WEWS News 5 |
| P3 | Thu, Aug 27 | vs New England Patriots | 8:00 PM | Prime Video / WEWS News 5 |
Full league wide listings are in our 2026 NFL preseason schedule, and the two opponents Cleveland hosts have their own pages: the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots.
Full 2026 Cleveland Browns Regular Season Schedule
Seventeen games across 18 weeks. CBS carries 10 of them, FOX has five, and Prime Video streams the Thursday night meeting with Pittsburgh. Week 18 is set in early January once the NFL fixes the final weekend.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Thu, Oct 1 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | @ New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | @ Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | @ New Orleans Saints | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Houston Texans | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 11 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | vs Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | @ New York Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | @ Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 18 | TBD | @ Cincinnati Bengals | TBD | TBD |
Kickoff times for Sunday games can move to 4:05 PM or 4:25 PM ET under flexible scheduling, and late season games are eligible to shift into Sunday night. Cleveland makes two trips to MetLife Stadium, facing the New York Jets in Week 5 and the Giants in Week 15.
Free Printable Cleveland Browns Schedule PDF
One page, letter size, built for the fridge door or the office wall. It lists every game with the date, opponent, kickoff time in ET and TV channel, plus a blank result column so you can fill in scores as the season goes.
Free Download: Printable Cleveland Browns Schedule (PDF)
Want the whole league on one sheet? Grab the Printable 2026 NFL schedule or browse the full list of NFL teams by division.
Key Matchups to Watch This Season
- Week 4 vs Steelers, Thursday, October 1: Cleveland’s only primetime appearance of the season. The Browns are 10-2 all time at home on Thursday nights and have won their last nine, four of them against Pittsburgh.
- Week 6 vs Ravens, October 18: Monken’s first home game against Baltimore, the team he called plays for from 2023 to 2025.
- Week 8 at Steelers, November 1: The rematch comes only four weeks after the first meeting, in the middle of three straight road games across Weeks 7 to 9.
- Weeks 10 to 14 home stand: Texans, then the bye, then Raiders, Bengals and Falcons. Four straight home games is Cleveland’s best chance to bank wins.
- Week 16 at Ravens, December 27: A late December trip to Baltimore that usually carries AFC North seeding weight.
- Week 18 at Bengals: Closing at Cincinnati for the second year running, with the date and network held back until the playoff picture clears.
How to Watch and Stream Browns Games in 2026
TV Channels Carrying Browns Games
- CBS has 10 games, the biggest share of Cleveland’s slate
- FOX carries five games, including the home opener against Carolina
- Prime Video streams the Week 4 Thursday night game against Pittsburgh
- WEWS News 5 airs all three preseason games across Northeast Ohio
- Week 18 has no network assigned yet and could land on any broadcast partner
Streaming Options
| SERVICE | BROWNS COVERAGE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube TV | CBS, FOX and local channels | Home of NFL Sunday Ticket for out of market games |
| Fubo | CBS, FOX and local channels | Channel lineup varies by ZIP code |
| Hulu + Live TV | CBS, FOX and local channels | Includes Disney+ and ESPN, now a sister service to Fubo |
| Paramount+ | CBS games only | Shows whatever your local CBS station airs, which is all 10 in the Cleveland market |
| Prime Video | Thursday Night Football | Week 4 vs Steelers plus the Aug 27 preseason game, its only preseason broadcast of 2026 |
| NFL+ | Local and primetime games | Phone and tablet only, from $6.99 a month |
Local coverage follows your ZIP code, so check the channel lineup before you subscribe. If you live outside Northeast Ohio, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV adds out of market Sunday afternoon games. It does not include the Week 4 Thursday night game or any nationally televised matchup.
Browns Radio Broadcast Details
- Flagship stations: 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM), 850 ESPN Cleveland (WKNR) and 98.5 WNCX
- Network: University Hospitals Cleveland Browns Radio Network, 26 affiliates across Ohio and neighboring states
- Broadcast team: Andrew Siciliano on play by play, Nathan Zegura on color, Jerod Cherry on the sideline
- Free streaming: the official Browns mobile app and ClevelandBrowns.com
- Out of market: SiriusXM carries every NFL game with both team feeds
2026 Cleveland Browns Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026 Cleveland Browns season start?
Cleveland opens the regular season on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Jacksonville Jaguars, kicking off at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. Training camp and three preseason games come first, starting August 15 at Chicago.
When is the Browns bye week in 2026?
The Browns are off in Week 11, the weekend of November 22, 2026. They play four home games in a row around it, hosting Houston in Week 10 and then the Raiders, Bengals and Falcons in Weeks 12, 13 and 14.
What channel are Browns games on in 2026?
CBS carries 10 games and FOX has five. Prime Video streams the Week 4 Thursday night game against Pittsburgh. All three preseason games air locally on WEWS News 5 in Cleveland. The Week 18 network has not been assigned yet.
How many primetime games do the Browns have in 2026?
Just one. Cleveland hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, October 1 at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video. Late season Sunday games can still be flexed into a night slot if the Browns are in playoff contention.
How many home games do the Browns play in 2026?
Eight home games and nine road games. Home dates are Weeks 3, 4, 6, 10, 12, 13, 14 and 17 at Huntington Bank Field.
Where do the Browns play home games?
At Huntington Bank Field on the Cleveland lakefront. The team broke ground on a new domed stadium in Brook Park, also called Huntington Bank Field, which is due to open in 2029.
Who is the Browns head coach in 2026?
Todd Monken. He was hired on January 28, 2026 on a five year deal, replacing Kevin Stefanski. Monken spent 2023 through 2025 as offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens and was Cleveland’s offensive coordinator in 2019.
When do the Browns play the Steelers in 2026?
Twice in four weeks. Cleveland hosts Pittsburgh on Thursday, October 1 at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video, then travels to Pittsburgh on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
Do the Browns play an international game in 2026?
No. Every Browns game this season is in the United States. Cleveland played the Vikings in London during the 2025 season, but the team was not assigned an international game for 2026.
Can I stream Browns games without cable?
Yes. YouTube TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all carry the local CBS and FOX channels. Paramount+ streams whatever your local CBS station airs, which is all 10 CBS games in the Cleveland market, Prime Video has the Thursday night game, and NFL+ streams local and primetime games on phones and tablets.
Is there a free printable Browns schedule PDF?
Yes. The one page PDF on this page lists every game with the date, opponent, kickoff time in ET and TV channel, plus a blank column for results. It prints on standard letter size paper with no account or sign up required.
How do I get Cleveland Browns tickets in 2026?
Single game tickets go through the Browns official site and Ticketmaster, with verified resale on SeatGeek and StubHub. Prices for division games against Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Cincinnati tend to climb as kickoff approaches.
The 2026 Cleveland Browns schedule gives Todd Monken a season with a clear turning point: two road tests to open, one primetime spotlight against Pittsburgh, and a four game home stand from Week 10 through Week 14 that could decide whether Cleveland stays in the AFC North race.
Save the printable PDF above, keep the TV and streaming notes handy, and you are set for every kickoff from September through January.