The 2026 New Orleans Saints schedule is one of the most unusual in the league. New Orleans opens with two straight road trips, hosts a Monday night division game in October, and plays the first NFL regular season game ever staged in France. This page keeps every date, kickoff time and TV channel in one place, plus a free printable PDF you can pin to the fridge.
It is also the franchise’s 60th season and the 20th anniversary of the club’s return to the Caesars Superdome. Kellen Moore enters year two after a 6-11 finish, with Tyler Shough starting his first full season under center.
Below: the preseason slate, all 18 regular season weeks, the network breakdown, streaming options and the bye week. All times are Eastern.
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The printable version puts the full season on a single page: preseason and regular season games, opponents, dates, kickoff times in ET and the broadcast channel for each week. Print it in black and white and it still reads clean.
This printable works well for:
- Pinning on a wall, fridge or office board
- Marking wins, losses and NFC South results as the season runs
- Planning watch parties, tailgates and travel around road games
- Tracking which channel carries each week
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2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule at a Glance
| Season opener | Sun, Sep 13 at Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM ET, FOX |
| Home opener | Sun, Sep 27 vs Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 PM ET, CBS |
| Bye week | Week 8, weekend of Nov 1 |
| Primetime games | One as assigned: Week 4 vs Atlanta, Mon Oct 5, ESPN |
| International game | Week 7 vs Pittsburgh at Stade de France, Paris, Sun Oct 25, 9:30 AM ET |
| Home and road split | 9 home and 8 road, with 8 home dates inside the Superdome |
| Regular season finale | Week 18 vs Tampa Bay, Jan 9 or 10, time and network TBD |
| Head coach | Kellen Moore, second season |
| Quarterback | Tyler Shough |
| Home stadium | Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana |
Full 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule (All Times ET)
Preseason
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS1 | Sat, Aug 15 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | 4:00 PM | FOX 8, ESPN App |
| PS2 | Sat, Aug 22 | at Los Angeles Rams | 4:00 PM | FOX 8, ESPN App |
| PS3 | Fri, Aug 28 | at Dallas Cowboys | 8:00 PM | FOX 8, ESPN App |
All three exhibitions air locally on WVUE FOX 8, the club’s official broadcast partner for preseason coverage, and regionally on Gray Media stations. All three are also on the 12 game ESPN App slate for ESPN Unlimited subscribers.
NFL+ carries preseason games only outside the competing markets, so it is a route for fans following the Saints from another state rather than for viewers in Louisiana. Full league wide listings are in our 2026 NFL preseason schedule.
Regular Season
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at Detroit Lions | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Mon, Oct 5 | vs Atlanta Falcons | 8:15 PM | ESPN, WDSU |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at New York Giants | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | 9:30 AM | NFL Network, WDSU |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | BYE WEEK | No game | None |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Cleveland Browns | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | at Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Green Bay Packers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | vs Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TBD | TBD |
Week 18 is open on purpose. The NFL sets every Week 18 date, time and network only after Week 17 finishes, so the games with playoff meaning land in the best windows. Under flexible scheduling a Sunday afternoon game can also move: to Sunday night up to twice between Weeks 5 and 10 and in any week from 11 to 17, to Monday night in any week from 12 to 17, and to Thursday night up to twice between Weeks 13 and 17. Check the week of the game before you book travel.
Key Matchups on the 2026 New Orleans Saints Schedule
- Week 4 vs Atlanta Falcons, Monday, Oct 5: The only primetime game currently assigned, and it lands in the 20th anniversary season of the Superdome reopening. On Monday, September 25, 2006, New Orleans beat Atlanta 23 to 3 in the building’s first game after Hurricane Katrina. Same opponent, same Monday night stage.
- Week 7 vs Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, Sunday, Oct 25: The first NFL regular season game played in France. The Saints are the designated home team even though kickoff is 9:30 AM ET.
- The AFC North gauntlet: New Orleans draws all four AFC North clubs and clears them before December. Baltimore in Week 2, Pittsburgh in Paris in Week 7, Cleveland in Week 9 and Cincinnati in Week 12.
- Weeks 15 and 18 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Two meetings in the final four weeks, with the season closing at home. If the NFC South is still open, the Week 18 finale decides it.
- The closing stretch: Five of the final eight games are on the road, including back to back December trips to Carolina and Tampa Bay.
NFL Paris Game: Saints vs Steelers at Stade de France
Week 7 is the headline date of the season. New Orleans hosts Pittsburgh at Stade de France in Saint Denis on Sunday, October 25, kicking off at 2:30 PM local Paris time, which is 9:30 AM ET and 8:30 AM in New Orleans.
It is the first NFL regular season game ever played in France and one of nine international games on the 2026 calendar, spread across Melbourne, Rio de Janeiro, London (three games), Paris, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City.
NFL Network carries the game nationally, with a local simulcast on WDSU in New Orleans and on WTAE in Pittsburgh per the two clubs’ schedule listings. It also streams on NFL+ and on any live TV service carrying NFL Network. Because the Saints are the designated home team, the trip costs them a Superdome date rather than a road week, and the bye follows immediately in Week 8.
General public tickets are sold through Ticketmaster France via the Stade de France site, with official travel and hospitality packages through On Location and Dertour.
How to Watch Saints Games on TV and Streaming in 2026
Sixteen of the 17 games already have a network attached. Only Week 18 waits.
| NETWORK | GAMES | WEEKS |
|---|---|---|
| FOX | 9 | 1, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 |
| CBS | 5 | 2, 3, 9, 12, 14 |
| ESPN | 1 | 4, Monday night |
| NFL Network | 1 | 7, Paris |
| TBD | 1 | 18 |
In the New Orleans market, WVUE FOX 8 carries the nine FOX games and WWL channel 4 carries the five CBS games. The Week 4 Monday night game and the Week 7 Paris game are both listed with a WDSU simulcast on the club schedule, so an antenna picks up 16 of the 17 already. Week 18 will almost certainly land on FOX or CBS as an NFC matchup, which would make the season fully free over the air in market.
Watching Saints Games Without Cable
| SERVICE | PRICE (JULY 2026) | WHAT IT GETS YOU |
|---|---|---|
| TV antenna | Free after hardware | The 14 FOX and CBS games in market, plus the two WDSU simulcasts |
| NFL+ | $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Live local and primetime games on phone or tablet only, no casting to a TV, plus NFL Network and replays |
| Paramount+ | $8.99/mo, $13.99 Premium | The five CBS games on either tier; only Premium adds the live 24/7 local CBS channel |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo base plan | FOX, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network all in the base plan; NFL RedZone needs the Sports Plus add on |
| Hulu + Live TV | $89.99/mo with ads | FOX, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network, plus Disney+ and ESPN in the same bill |
| Fubo | $64.99/mo Sports, $88.99 Essential, $98.99 Elite | FOX, CBS and ESPN on the English language plans; NFL Network needs Elite or above. NBC returned in June 2026 |
| NFL Sunday Ticket | $240/season new, $378 returning | Out of market Sunday afternoon games, as a YouTube TV add on or standalone |
Two caveats worth knowing. NFL+ streams live local and primetime games to a phone or tablet only and blocks casting to a TV, so it is a companion rather than a replacement for a screen. And Fubo splits NFL Network out to its Elite tier, so the cheapest Fubo plan will not get you the Paris game. If you live in Louisiana, an antenna plus one live TV service is the cheapest full coverage. If you follow the Saints from outside the market, NFL Sunday Ticket is the route to the Sunday afternoon games.
Saints Radio and Kickoff Times by Time Zone
Every game airs on the New Orleans Saints Radio Network, with WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM as the flagship and affiliates across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Florida. Mike Hoss calls play by play alongside Deuce McAllister, with Jeff Nowak on the sideline. Spanish language coverage runs on Tropical Radio.
New Orleans sits in Central Time, so a standard Saints kickoff is noon locally. Quick conversions from the ET times in the tables above:
| ET | CT (New Orleans) | MT | PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM (Paris) | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 4:25 PM | 3:25 PM | 2:25 PM | 1:25 PM |
| 8:15 PM | 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 5:15 PM |
Road travel is kind this year. Seven of the eight away games sit in the Eastern zone and Chicago in Week 11 is the only Central Time trip, so nothing forces a late night. Arizona viewers should note the state stays on Mountain Standard Time all year, which puts the Week 16 game at 11:00 AM in Phoenix.
Saints Bye Week and Season Layout
The bye falls in Week 8, the weekend of November 1, directly after the trip to Paris. That is close to ideal placement for an international game, since the team gets a full week to reset before hosting Cleveland in Week 9.
The season splits nine home and eight road. Because Paris counts as a home date, eight games are actually played inside the Caesars Superdome. On strength of schedule, New Orleans draws the six NFC South meetings, the entire NFC North, the entire AFC North, plus the Giants, Cardinals and Raiders.
There is no Thursday night game and no Saturday game on the assigned slate, though Week 18 could still land on Saturday, January 9.
What Changed for the Saints in 2026
Kellen Moore returns for a second season after a 6-11 finish and fourth place in the NFC South. That record undersells the ending. New Orleans started 2-10, then won four of the final five, including four straight in December. Doug Nussmeier is the offensive coordinator, Brandon Staley runs the defense and Phil Galiano handles special teams.
Tyler Shough is the uncontested starting quarterback. The 2025 second round pick out of Louisville took over in Week 9, threw for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions in 11 games with nine starts, won the combined December and January NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month award, and finished runner up for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Around him, the offense added running back Travis Etienne Jr. from Jacksonville, guard David Edwards from Buffalo and tight end Noah Fant from Cincinnati, while Alvin Kamara stayed on a restructured deal agreed in July. Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson arrived as the No. 8 overall pick in a class of eight. Chris Olave is on his fifth year option with no extension signed, and opened camp holding in, working individual drills while sitting out team periods.
The defense is the bigger question, and it took an early hit: defensive tackle Bryan Bresee tore an ACL on the first day of training camp and is out for the season. Longtime linebacker Demario Davis left for the Jets, replaced by Kaden Elliss returning from Atlanta, and edge rusher Tyree Wilson came over in an April trade with Las Vegas.
Cameron Jordan, now 37, is back on a one year deal for a franchise record 16th season after leading the team with 10.5 sacks in 2025. The early run through Detroit, Baltimore and Las Vegas is a useful measuring stick before division play opens on Monday night.
Superdome Tickets and Gameday
Single game tickets are sold through SeatGeek, the club’s official primary ticketing partner, linked from the Saints website. Official resale runs through NFL Ticket Exchange on Ticketmaster. StubHub and Vivid Seats are third party secondary markets rather than club partners. Prices move by opponent and seat location, and the Week 4 Monday night meeting with Atlanta usually sits at the top of the range.
Doors open two hours before kickoff. The NFL clear bag policy applies: one clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one gallon clear freezer bag, plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which does not have to be clear. Non clear backpacks, coolers and camera bags are refused at the gate, though a camera or binoculars carried without a case are fine.
Also Check:
- 2026 NFL Schedule: Free Printable PDF
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- 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Printable Schedule
FAQs About the 2026 Saints Schedule
When does the 2026 New Orleans Saints season start?
New Orleans opens on the road at the Detroit Lions on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. The Superdome home opener is Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 PM ET on CBS.
Is there a free printable 2026 New Orleans Saints schedule PDF?
Yes. The free printable PDF on this page fits the full season on one letter size sheet with every opponent, date, kickoff time in ET and TV channel, and it prints cleanly in black and white.
When is the Saints bye week in 2026?
The Saints are off in Week 8, the weekend of November 1, 2026. It falls immediately after the Week 7 game in Paris and before hosting the Cleveland Browns in Week 9.
Who do the Saints play in the NFL Paris Game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Stade de France in Saint Denis. Kickoff is 2:30 PM local Paris time, which is 9:30 AM ET. It is the first NFL regular season game ever played in France and the Saints are the designated home team.
Where do the Saints play home games in 2026?
At the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The one exception is Week 7 against Pittsburgh, a designated Saints home game staged at Stade de France in Paris, which leaves eight home dates inside the Superdome.
How many primetime games do the Saints have in 2026?
One as currently assigned. New Orleans hosts Atlanta on Monday Night Football in Week 4, October 5, at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN. Week 18 is still unassigned and flexible scheduling could add another primetime game later in the season.
What TV channel are Saints games on in 2026?
FOX carries nine games, CBS carries five, ESPN has the Week 4 Monday night game and NFL Network has the Week 7 Paris game. Week 18 is to be determined. In the New Orleans market that is WVUE FOX 8 and WWL channel 4, plus WDSU simulcasts of the Monday night and Paris games, so 16 of the 17 are already free over the air.
How can I watch Saints games without cable?
A TV antenna picks up the FOX and CBS games free in market. Paramount+ from $8.99 a month streams the CBS games, and YouTube TV at $82.99 a month and Hulu + Live TV at $89.99 both carry FOX, CBS, ESPN and NFL Network. Fubo starts at $64.99 but needs the Elite tier at $98.99 for NFL Network. NFL+ at $6.99 a month adds live local and primetime games on a phone or tablet only. Out of market fans need NFL Sunday Ticket, which is $240 for the season for new subscribers.
What radio station carries Saints games?
WWL 870 AM and 105.3 FM is the flagship of the New Orleans Saints Radio Network, which has affiliates across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Florida. Mike Hoss handles play by play with Deuce McAllister as analyst, and Spanish language coverage airs on Tropical Radio.
Why is the Saints Week 18 game listed as TBD?
The NFL announces the date, kickoff time and network for every Week 18 game only after Week 17 finishes, so matchups with playoff implications can be placed in the best windows. The Saints host Tampa Bay, and the game will fall on Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Who is the Saints starting quarterback in 2026?
Tyler Shough. The 2025 second round pick out of Louisville took over as starter in Week 9 of his rookie year and threw for 2,384 yards with 10 touchdowns and six interceptions in 11 games with nine starts. He enters 2026 as the uncontested starter under head coach Kellen Moore.
What is the bag policy at the Caesars Superdome?
The NFL clear bag policy applies. You may bring one clear plastic bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one gallon clear freezer bag, plus one small clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which does not need to be clear. Non clear backpacks, coolers and camera bags are not permitted. Doors open two hours before kickoff.
The 2026 New Orleans Saints schedule opens with two road trips, peaks with a Monday night division game and the first NFL regular season game in France, and closes with a Superdome date against Tampa Bay that could decide the NFC South.
Download the free printable PDF above, keep it somewhere visible, and every kickoff time and TV channel for the season is settled in one place.