2026 NFL schedule: Dates, times, TV, live streaming, matchups for all 272 games
The 2026 NFL schedule has been officially released, detailing all 272 games for the season. Notable matchups include a Super Bowl LX rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. The season will feature a record nine international games across various countries.
- ▪The season kicks off on September 9 with the Patriots facing the Seahawks.
- ▪There will be a Thanksgiving Eve game and a Christmas Eve game this season.
- ▪A total of nine international games will be played in countries including Australia, Brazil, and Germany.
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2026 NFL schedule: Dates, times, TV, live streaming, matchups for all 272 games Here is the full week-by-week schedule for the 2026 season By Kevin Steimle May 17, 2026 at 12:28 pm ET • 11 min read Imagn Images The 2026 NFL schedule is officially released, and as always, is full of some very interesting matchups. While the opponents have been determined for months, we finally know when (and what network) the biggest matchups in the league will be taking place. We know the Super Bowl LX rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will be kicking off Week 1 (Wednesday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC and Peacock).
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