The NFL schedule release on May 14 is just around the corner, and Tennessee Titans fans have one big question on their minds: Will their team finally get a primetime game in 2026?

It's been a tough stretch for the Titans when it comes to the spotlight. Quarterback Cam Ward is heading into his second NFL season, but he hasn't had a proper introduction to a national audience. In 2025, his rookie year, the Titans didn't play a single primetime game. The last time they had an exclusive window was Week 4 of the 2024 season on "Monday Night Football" against the Miami Dolphins. And if you're looking for the last time Nashville hosted a primetime game, you'd have to go back to 2022, when the Dallas Cowboys came to town for a "Thursday Night Football" matchup.

The Titans weren't alone in the dark last season—the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints also missed out on primetime slots. But history shows this is a recurring issue for Tennessee. From 2015 to 2025, only the Browns, Carolina Panthers, and Jacksonville Jaguars played fewer exclusive-window games. The Titans also ranked near the bottom of the league in home primetime games during that span, tying for the second-fewest with just nine.

Coming off back-to-back 3-14 seasons, it wouldn't be surprising if the NFL leaves the Titans out of primetime again in 2026. But there are three reasons to believe the league might change its mind and give Tennessee a showcase this year.

First, Cam Ward's potential as a rising star could draw national interest. Second, the Titans have made key offseason moves that could spark a turnaround. And third, the NFL loves a good comeback story—and Tennessee could be poised for one.

For now, Titans fans will have to wait until May 14 to see if their team gets the primetime slot they've been craving. Whether you're watching from the stands or repping your Titans gear at home, one thing's for sure: Nashville is ready for its moment in the spotlight.