Get your calendars ready, Falcons fans—the 2026 NFL schedule is dropping sooner than expected, and Atlanta is giving you a head start on the excitement.

While the NFL officially releases all 32 team schedules this Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, the Falcons are flying in early with their own reveal at 7:30 p.m. ET. It's a 30-minute sneak peek that's become a tradition for the team, and after last year's epic Mario Kart-themed release video that had fans buzzing, expectations are high for what the social media team has cooked up this time.

But the wait might be even shorter than you think. Leaks have already started swirling across social media, giving us a glimpse of what could be a thrilling season ahead. According to these unofficial reports, the Falcons will kick things off with a road trip against the Pittsburgh Steelers—a heavyweight matchup to start the year.

Here's what's been leaked so far for the Dirty Birds:

Week 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 8: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 9: vs. Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain (an international showdown!)
Week 15: at Washington Commanders

The full slate is still under wraps, but the rumored opponents include a mix of familiar NFC South rivals and tough interconference foes. The Falcons are expected to face the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers twice each, as always. On top of that, they'll take on the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers at home, while hitting the road to face the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, and more.

Whether you're planning your game-day wardrobe or just counting down the days until kickoff, this early release is the perfect reason to start getting hyped. Stay tuned for the official drop—and maybe keep an eye on social media for any more leaks before then.