Preseason is over and the 2026 Arizona Cardinals schedule begins Sunday, September 13 at the Los Angeles Chargers. Arizona plays 17 games, nine of them at State Farm Stadium, byes in Week 14 and has no primetime kickoffs as assigned.
Every date, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel is below, along with a free printable PDF.
- Season opener: Sunday, September 13 at the Chargers, 4:25 PM ET on CBS
- Home opener: Sunday, September 20 vs the Seahawks, 4:25 PM ET on FOX
- Bye week: Week 14, the weekend of Sunday, December 13
- Finale: Week 18 vs the 49ers at home, Saturday January 9 or Sunday January 10, 2027
- Head coach: Mike LaFleur, first season. Starting quarterback: Jacoby Brissett
- Home venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Free Printable 2026 Arizona Cardinals Schedule PDF
The printable Cardinals schedule fits on one letter size page. It lists every opponent, the kickoff time in ET, the TV channel and a blank score column, so you can track results by hand and see the Week 14 bye at a glance.
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Full 2026 Arizona Cardinals Schedule and TV Channels
Kickoff times are Eastern. Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so subtract three hours for local Arizona time through November 1 and two hours after that.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | @ Chargers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Seahawks | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | @ 49ers | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | @ Giants | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Lions | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | @ Rams | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Broncos | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | @ Cowboys | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | @ Seahawks | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Rams | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | @ Chiefs | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | vs Commanders | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Eagles | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | Bye Week | No game | No game |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | vs Jets | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | @ Saints | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Raiders | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10* | vs 49ers | TBD | TBD |
*Week 18 is unassigned across the league. The NFL sets the date, kickoff time and network after Week 17 finishes, so Arizona hosts San Francisco on either Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10, 2027.
FOX carries 10 games, CBS carries 6 and Week 18 is open. In Phoenix that puts 16 of 17 games free over the air on KSAZ, FOX 10, and KPHO, CBS 5. Arizona drew no Sunday, Monday or Thursday night assignment, so every kickoff from Week 1 to Week 17 sits in a Sunday afternoon window: four at 1:00 PM ET, seven at 4:05 PM and five at 4:25 PM. Flex scheduling can still move a game, with Sunday night flexes allowed from Week 5, Monday night from Week 12 and Thursday night from Week 13.
Where the Cardinals Stand After Preseason
Arizona opened the entire NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame Game and finished 1 and 3. The results told two stories: a first team offense that moved the ball and a defense that gave up points in bunches.
| GAME | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOF | Thu, Aug 6 | vs Panthers | L 30 to 33 |
| 1 | Thu, Aug 13 | @ Raiders | W 27 to 14 |
| 2 | Sat, Aug 22 | vs Cowboys | L 13 to 34 |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | @ Packers | L 38 to 42 |
Three things carried over from camp into the opener week:
- Jacoby Brissett is QB1. He sits atop the first depth chart of the season, ahead of Gardner Minshew II and rookie third round pick Carson Beck. Brissett went 5 for 5 for 44 yards and a touchdown in his only extended preseason work, against the Raiders. Kyler Murray was released in March and signed with the Vikings.
- The backfield is thin. James Conner opened the season on injured reserve with a return designation, so he is out at least four games, and Trey Benson is on IR as well. Rookie Jeremiyah Love, the third overall pick, is still working back from the high ankle sprain he suffered in the preseason opener at Las Vegas and stays a game time call for Week 1. Tyler Allgeier, signed from Atlanta in March, is next in line if Love cannot go.
- New voices on the sideline. Mike LaFleur runs his first season as a head coach after coordinating the Rams offense. Nick Rallis stays as defensive coordinator with Teryl Austin added as senior defensive assistant, a response to the 488 points Arizona allowed in 2025, the most in franchise history. Nathaniel Hackett calls the offense.
- The pass catchers got paid. Michael Wilson signed a three year extension worth $75 million on September 3, locking him in alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. and tight end Trey McBride. Center Hjalte Froholdt also extended through 2028.
Key Matchups on the 2026 Arizona Cardinals Schedule
The season is front loaded with travel. Arizona plays six of its first nine on the road, then six of the last eight at State Farm Stadium.
- Week 2 vs Seattle. The home opener brings in the reigning Super Bowl LX champions and starts the NFC West slate.
- Week 4 at the Giants. New York is the opponent Arizona has faced more than any other in franchise history, and the two have not met since 2023.
- Week 8 at Dallas. Arizona is 4 and 0 all time at AT&T Stadium.
- Weeks 11 to 13. A trip to the Chiefs followed by home dates with the Commanders and Eagles, the hardest three week block on the card.
- Week 18 vs San Francisco. A home division finale the league leaves open on purpose.
The bye lands in Week 14, the latest on the 2026 calendar and shared only with Dallas. That means 13 straight game weeks to open the year, then four straight to close it. All six NFC West games are on the card: Seattle in Weeks 2 and 9, San Francisco in Weeks 3 and 18, the Rams in Weeks 6 and 10.
Outside the division Arizona draws the full NFC East and AFC West plus the Lions, Jets and Saints. Nine of the 17 games come against teams that made the 2025 playoffs, which is why Pro Football Focus rated this the toughest slate in the league.
How to Watch Cardinals Games on TV and Streaming
Because the whole slate sits on CBS and FOX, following Arizona costs less than it does for most teams.
| OPTION | WHAT IT COVERS | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna, over the air | All 16 assigned games on FOX 10 or CBS 5 in Phoenix | Free |
| Paramount+ | The six NFL on CBS games | From $8.99 a month |
| Live TV streaming | CBS and FOX on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo or DirecTV | About $74 to $90 a month |
| NFL+ | Live local games, phone and tablet only | $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year |
| NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube | Out of market Sunday afternoon games | $240 a year for new subscribers |
Three details trip fans up every year. Sling TV does not carry CBS, so it cannot cover the full Arizona slate. NFL+ live games play on phones and tablets only and cannot be cast to a television. NFL Sunday Ticket is for out of market viewers, so it does nothing for someone watching in Phoenix. NFL RedZone remains a paid add on and comes bundled with NFL+ Premium.
On radio, Cardinals games air in English on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, KMVP, with affiliates statewide, and in Spanish on TUDN Phoenix 105.1 FM and Latino Mix 100.3 FM, KQMR, under the team’s new partnership with TelevisaUnivision.
FAQ: 2026 Arizona Cardinals Schedule
When does the 2026 Arizona Cardinals season start?
Arizona opens the regular season on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at the Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 PM ET on CBS. The home opener follows on Sunday, September 20 against the Seattle Seahawks at 4:25 PM ET on FOX.
When is the Cardinals bye week in 2026?
Week 14, the weekend of Sunday, December 13, 2026. It is the last bye on the 2026 NFL calendar and Arizona shares it only with the Dallas Cowboys, so the Cardinals play 13 straight game weeks before it and four straight after it.
What channel are Cardinals games on in 2026?
FOX carries 10 games and CBS carries 6. The Week 18 game against the 49ers has no network yet. In Phoenix every assigned game is free over the air on KSAZ, FOX 10, or KPHO, CBS 5.
How can I stream Cardinals games in 2026?
Paramount+ carries the six NFL on CBS games from $8.99 a month. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV carry both CBS and FOX. Sling TV does not carry CBS. NFL+ streams live local games on phones and tablets only for $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year, and NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube covers out of market games from $240 a year for new subscribers.
Who is the Cardinals starting quarterback in 2026?
Jacoby Brissett. He is listed first on the season opening depth chart ahead of Gardner Minshew II and rookie Carson Beck. Kyler Murray was released in March 2026 and signed with the Minnesota Vikings.
How many home games do the Cardinals have in 2026?
Nine, all at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, against the Seahawks, Lions, Broncos, Rams, Commanders, Eagles, Jets, Raiders and 49ers.
Do the Cardinals have any primetime games in 2026?
No. Every game from Week 1 through Week 17 is a Sunday afternoon kickoff: four at 1:00 PM ET, seven at 4:05 PM and five at 4:25 PM. Flex scheduling could still move one, with Sunday night flexes allowed from Week 5, Monday night from Week 12 and Thursday night from Week 13.
When is the Cardinals Week 18 game and who do they play?
Arizona hosts the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18 on either Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10, 2027. The NFL confirms the date, kickoff time and network only after Week 17 ends.
The 2026 Arizona Cardinals schedule asks a lot of a rebuilding roster: a road heavy opening, a division opener against the defending champions and the latest bye in the league. The upside for fans is simplicity, since almost every game is free on broadcast television in a Sunday afternoon window.
Download the printable Cardinals schedule above, mark the Week 14 bye, and check back as Week 18 and any flexed kickoffs are confirmed.