The countdown is on. With Thursday night just around the corner, the full 2026 NFL schedule is almost here for all 32 teams. The league plans to release it at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, with a special show airing live on ESPN and NFL Network.
But the most fun way to see your team's schedule? Head straight to their social media pages. We're hoping every squad brings some creative flair to their announcement this year.
Before the big reveal, the NFL will be confirming individual games, and you can expect plenty of rumors and leaks to surface, too. Just remember: don't mark anything in permanent ink until the league makes it official.
We've got you covered with our live tracker below, keeping up with every confirmed game and the latest buzz leading up to the 2026 schedule drop.
Note: All games are on Sunday unless otherwise stated.
Confirmed Games So Far:
Week 1 & International Openers:
- Seattle Seahawks vs. TBA: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers (Australia): Thursday, Sept. 10, 8:35 p.m. ET (Netflix)
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: Monday, Sept. 14, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN/ABC)
Prime Time & Special Matchups:
- Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions: Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens (Brazil): 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
London Calling:
- Indianapolis Colts vs. Washington Commanders: 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
European Expansion:
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints (Paris): 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
- Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Madrid): Time TBA (NFL Network)
- New England Patriots vs. Detroit Lions (Munich): 9:30 a.m. ET (NFL Network)
Mexico City & Thanksgiving:
- Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City): 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Thursday, Nov. 26, 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX)
For context, strength of schedule rankings (courtesy of Warren Sharp at Sharp Football Analysis) will be a key factor as we break down which teams have the toughest road ahead. Stay tuned as more matchups are confirmed—and get ready to plan your game-day gear accordingly!