NFL schedule 2026: Full Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys and all 32 team schedules
The NFL has announced its 2026 regular-season schedule, featuring a record nine international games across seven countries. The season kicks off on September 9 with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.
Why it matters
The expansion of the international series highlights the NFL's aggressive global growth strategy and its efforts to capture new fan bases outside of North America.
The NFL schedule 2026 begins with a Super Bowl LX rematch. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.One night later, the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. That matchup begins a record nine-game international 2026 NFL schedule spread across seven countries and four continents.Below is the complete regular-season schedule for all 32 NFL teams. The tables include each opponent, date, bye week and confirmed international location. Week 18 dates and kickoff times remain undecided. The NFL will also assign dates and times to several designated Week 16 and Week 17 games later in the season.When does the 2026 NFL season start?The 2026 preseason begins with the Carolina Panthers facing the Arizona Cardinals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Aug.
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