The 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule runs from Sunday, September 13 at Cincinnati through a Week 18 division finale at New Orleans, with nine home games at Raymond James Stadium, three primetime kickoffs and a late bye in Week 10.
This page carries every date, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel, plus a free printable PDF you can pin to a wall or save to your phone.
It is a different team from the one that finished 8 and 9 last season. Mike Evans is a 49er, Lavonte David has retired, and Zac Robinson arrives as Todd Bowles’ fifth offensive coordinator in five years. Baker Mayfield is back under center on the last year of his deal.
Free Printable Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule PDF
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2026 Buccaneers Preseason Schedule
Tampa Bay plays three exhibitions, two on Friday nights and one at home on a Saturday. All three air locally on WFLA-TV, channel 8.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Fri, Aug 14 | @ Jets | 7:00 PM | WFLA-TV, NFL Network |
| P2 | Sat, Aug 22 | vs Chiefs | 7:30 PM | WFLA-TV, ESPN App |
| P3 | Fri, Aug 28 | @ Jaguars | 7:30 PM | WFLA-TV |
The NFL Network and ESPN App feeds are out of market, so fans inside the Tampa area watch all three on WFLA regardless.
Chris Myers calls the Jets and Jaguars games with Ronde Barber, and Jon Gruden steps into the booth alongside Barber for the August 22 home game against Kansas City, his first game call since 2017.
The August 28 trip to Jacksonville is the last audition before roster cuts. For the full league wide slate, see our 2026 NFL preseason schedule.
2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule: Full Regular Season
All 17 games with kickoff times in Eastern Time. Nine games are at Raymond James Stadium, eight are on the road, and the Buccaneers have no international or neutral site game this year.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | @ Bengals | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Vikings | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 5 | Thu, Oct 8 | @ Cowboys | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | @ Panthers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | @ Bears | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 10 | Nov 15 | BYE WEEK | No game | No game |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | @ Lions | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 30 | vs Panthers | 8:15 PM | ESPN |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Chargers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | @ Ravens | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Dec 26 or 27 | @ Falcons | TBD | TBD |
| 17 | Jan 2 or 3 | vs Rams | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | @ Saints | TBD | TBD |
The last three dates are genuinely open, not just missing a kickoff time. Both the Week 16 trip to Atlanta and the Week 17 home game against the Rams are on the NFL’s shortlist for a Saturday NFL Network doubleheader, on December 26 and January 2, so the league holds each date until later in the season. Week 18 at New Orleans falls on January 9 or 10, 2027 and is announced only once Week 17 finishes.
Earlier kickoffs can move too. Sunday afternoon games shift between 1:00, 4:05 and 4:25 PM ET, or into a night window, on at least 12 days notice, dropping to 6 days for Sundays in Weeks 14 to 17. Compare the rest of the league on our 2026 NFL schedule page.
Key Matchups, Bye Week and Primetime Games
The season opens with an unusual shape. After a road trip to Cincinnati, Tampa Bay plays three straight at Raymond James Stadium against the Browns, Vikings and Packers, then heads to Dallas on a short week. The reward is a mini break: after Thursday, October 8 the Bucs do not play again until October 18.
Three games stand out on the calendar:
- Week 5, Thursday, October 8 at the Cowboys, 8:15 PM on Prime Video. Thursday Night Football at AT&T Stadium and the first national showcase for Zac Robinson’s offense.
- Week 9, Sunday, November 8 at the Bears, 8:20 PM on NBC. Sunday Night Football at Soldier Field against the reigning NFC North champions.
- Week 12, Monday, November 30 vs the Panthers, 8:15 PM on ESPN. A Monday night division game in Tampa. This one is ESPN only, with no ABC simulcast, so an antenna will not get it.
NFC South games decide the season
Six division games are spread across the back half. Carolina comes in Weeks 7 and 12, the Falcons in Weeks 8 and 16, and the Saints in Weeks 15 and 18. Four of those six land in the final seven weeks, and the season ends at the Superdome, which is exactly the sort of finish that decides tiebreakers.
Both Atlanta games carry a subplot. Zac Robinson ran the Falcons offense for two seasons before Tampa Bay hired him, so he faces his old employer twice in nine weeks.
A late bye in Week 10
The bye falls on the weekend of November 15, after nine games. That is late enough to be useful for injury recovery but it means no midseason breather during the September and October run. The Bucs come out of it at Detroit, then play five NFC opponents in their last seven games.
What changed in Tampa this offseason
The roster looks different in a way the schedule does not show:
- Mike Evans left. He signed a three year deal worth up to $60.4 million with San Francisco after 12 seasons in Tampa. His NFL record streak of 11 straight 1,000 yard seasons ran from 2014 to 2024, tying Jerry Rice, and ended when injuries held him to eight games in 2025.
- Lavonte David retired after 14 seasons and 1,714 career tackles, all in Tampa.
- Zac Robinson is the new offensive coordinator, the fifth man in that job in five years after Byron Leftwich, Dave Canales, Liam Coen and Josh Grizzard. Danny Smith arrives from Pittsburgh to run special teams.
- The defense got the draft capital. Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. went 15th overall and linebacker Josiah Trotter went 46th, with Alex Anzalone, A’Shawn Robinson and Christian Rozeboom added in free agency.
- Baker Mayfield is playing out his contract. Extension talks ended before camp opened, so 2026 is the final year of his three year, $100 million deal.
- Two camp stories to watch. Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade in late July after his own extension talks stalled, and left tackle Tristan Wirfs tweaked a hamstring in the July 29 conditioning test.
Tampa Bay finished 8 and 9 in 2025, second in the NFC South behind Carolina on head to head tiebreakers, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Todd Bowles enters his fifth season as head coach with Jason Licht in his 13th year as general manager.
How to Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule on TV and Streaming
The network split for 2026 is FOX seven games, CBS four, and one each on Prime Video, NBC and ESPN, with Weeks 16, 17 and 18 still unassigned. FOX carries most of it because the Buccaneers are an NFC team, and CBS picks up the games against AFC opponents.
In the Tampa Bay market the over the air channels that matter are FOX on WTVT, channel 13, CBS on WTSP, channel 10, and NBC on WFLA, channel 8, which also carries all three preseason games. ABC on WFTS, channel 28, has no Buccaneers game this season, because the one Monday night game is an ESPN exclusive.
A digital antenna therefore covers 12 of the 14 games that already have a network assigned. Make it 13 of 14 in practice: the NFL requires Thursday Night Football to air on a free local station in both competing teams’ markets, so the Week 5 game at Dallas will be on an over the air channel in Tampa as well as Prime Video.
Only the Week 12 Monday nighter needs a subscription. Here is where each streaming option fits:
| PLATFORM | WHAT IT COVERS FOR BUCCANEERS FANS |
|---|---|
| NFL+ | Live local and primetime games on a phone or tablet only, plus out of market preseason on mobile and TV. From $6.99 a month. |
| Paramount+ | Whatever your local CBS affiliate is airing, which in Tampa is all four CBS games. The cheaper Essential tier opens the local feed only while a game is live; Premium carries CBS around the clock. |
| Peacock | Every NBC game including the Week 9 Sunday nighter at Chicago. |
| ESPN Unlimited | The Week 12 Monday night game against Carolina, $29.99 a month. NFL RedZone is not included and needs the NFL+ Premium bundle. |
| Prime Video | The Week 5 Thursday night game at Dallas, included with a Prime membership. |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | Out of market Sunday afternoon games, sold through YouTube and YouTube TV. |
| YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, Fubo | Carry FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network in one subscription. Fubo only restored NBC in June after a seven month blackout and local affiliates are still rolling out, so check your zip code before relying on it for the Sunday night game. |
| Game Pass International on DAZN | Every game for fans watching from outside the United States. |
On the radio, 98ROCK, WXTB 97.9 FM, is the flagship, with affiliates across Florida on the Buccaneers Radio Network. Tony Castricone takes over play by play in 2026 after Gene Deckerhoff’s 37 year run, with Dave Moore returning as analyst and T.J. Rives on the sideline.
Spanish language coverage runs on La Invasora, WTMP 96.1 FM, with Carlos Bohorquez calling the action alongside Martin Gramatica.
Tickets and Training Camp
Single game tickets and season tickets are sold through Buccaneers.com, with resale on Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, StubHub and Vivid Seats. Prices swing with the opponent, and the Monday night meeting with Carolina plus the two other division home games tend to be the most expensive at Raymond James Stadium.
Training camp runs at the AdventHealth Training Center with eight practices open to fans from July 30 to August 9, all starting at 8:30 AM except the night session on August 4, which begins at 7:00 PM.
Some sessions are reserved for Krewe members and other groups rather than open to the general public, so check the team site before turning up.
FAQ: 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Season
When do the Buccaneers open the 2026 season?
Sunday, September 13 at the Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 PM ET on FOX. The home opener is the following week, September 20 against the Cleveland Browns.
When is the Buccaneers bye week in 2026?
Week 10, the weekend of November 15. Tampa Bay plays nine straight games before the break and returns on November 22 at Detroit.
How many primetime games do the Buccaneers have in 2026?
Three. Week 5 Thursday Night Football at Dallas on Prime Video, Week 9 Sunday Night Football at Chicago on NBC, and Week 12 Monday Night Football against Carolina on ESPN with no ABC simulcast.
Who is the Buccaneers head coach in 2026?
Todd Bowles, in his fifth season. Zac Robinson is the new offensive coordinator, the fifth in five years, and Danny Smith runs special teams. Jason Licht remains general manager in his 13th year.
Who is the Buccaneers starting quarterback in 2026?
Baker Mayfield. Extension talks ended before training camp, so he is playing the final year of his three year, $100 million contract.
Did the Buccaneers make the playoffs in 2025?
No. They finished 8 and 9, second in the NFC South behind Carolina on head to head tiebreakers, and missed the postseason for the first time since 2019.
Is Mike Evans still with the Buccaneers?
No. Evans signed a three year deal worth up to $60.4 million with the San Francisco 49ers after 12 seasons in Tampa. Linebacker Lavonte David also retired after 14 seasons.
Where do the Buccaneers play their home games?
Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Nine of the 17 games are at home in 2026 and the team has no international or neutral site game this season.
What TV channels show Buccaneers games in 2026?
FOX has seven games, CBS four, and Prime Video, NBC and ESPN one each, with three still to be assigned. In the Tampa market that is WTVT 13 for FOX, WTSP 10 for CBS and WFLA 8 for NBC. ABC has no Buccaneers game this season.
How can I stream Buccaneers games?
NFL+ carries local and primetime games on mobile, Paramount+ carries the CBS games in market, Peacock has the Sunday night game, ESPN Unlimited has the Monday night game and Prime Video has the Thursday night game. NFL Sunday Ticket covers out of market Sundays and Game Pass International on DAZN covers viewers outside the United States.
Can I watch Buccaneers games for free?
Mostly yes. A digital antenna picks up FOX 13, CBS 10 and NBC 8, which covers 12 of the 14 games with a network assigned, and the Week 5 Thursday night game also airs on a free local station in the Tampa market. Only the Week 12 Monday night game on ESPN needs a paid subscription.
Which radio station carries Buccaneers games?
98ROCK, WXTB 97.9 FM, is the flagship station, with Tony Castricone on play by play, Dave Moore as analyst and T.J. Rives on the sideline. Spanish language broadcasts air on La Invasora, WTMP 96.1 FM.
Why are Weeks 16, 17 and 18 listed as TBD?
The NFL holds those dates back. Week 16 at Atlanta is a candidate for a Saturday NFL Network doubleheader, so it falls on December 26 or 27, and Week 17 against the Rams is in the same position for January 2 or 3. Week 18 at New Orleans lands on January 9 or 10, 2027 and is set only after Week 17 finishes.
The 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule gives this team a chance to settle early, with three home games in the first four weeks and a ten day gap after the Thursday night trip to Dallas. What it also does is put the season’s verdict in December and January, where four of six NFC South games wait and the finale is at New Orleans.
Download the printable PDF above, mark the three primetime nights, and check back for the Week 16, 17 and 18 dates as the NFL confirms them. For more team pages,
see our printable list of NFL teams, the Ravens schedule and the Rams schedule.