The 2026 NFL schedule runs across 18 regular-season weeks, with each club playing 17 games and receiving one bye. This page is the schedule hub for readers who want dates and weekly context; if your main goal is printing the season, go directly to the printable 2026 NFL schedule PDF.
2026 NFL Week 1
| Date | Time ET | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Sep 9 | 8:20 pm | New England Patriots | Seattle Seahawks |
| Thu Sep 10 | 8:35 pm | San Francisco 49ers | Los Angeles Rams |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | Atlanta Falcons | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | Baltimore Ravens | Indianapolis Colts |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | Buffalo Bills | Houston Texans |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | Chicago Bears | Carolina Panthers |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | Cleveland Browns | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | New Orleans Saints | Detroit Lions |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | New York Jets | Tennessee Titans |
| Sun Sep 13 | 1:00 pm | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Sun Sep 13 | 4:25 pm | Arizona Cardinals | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Sun Sep 13 | 4:25 pm | Green Bay Packers | Minnesota Vikings |
| Sun Sep 13 | 4:25 pm | Miami Dolphins | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Sun Sep 13 | 4:25 pm | Washington Commanders | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Sun Sep 13 | 8:20 pm | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
| Mon Sep 14 | 8:15 pm | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
The season opens on Wednesday, September 9 with New England at Seattle, followed by San Francisco at the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne. The full league schedule is available at NFL.com.
How the Weekly Schedule Works
There are 18 regular-season weeks. Bye weeks begin after the opening portion of the season, and flexible scheduling can move selected late-season games. That means a printable is excellent for planning, but NFL.com remains the final source for a kickoff that may be flexed.
Printable Version
Our 18-page PDF puts every regular-season week on its own sheet, which is easier to read than squeezing 272 games into a tiny one-page grid.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 NFL regular season start?
The published schedule begins September 9, 2026.
How many games are in the regular season?
There are 272 regular-season games across the league.
Where can I print the full schedule?
Use the printable schedule linked on this page; it is organized by week.