The NFL released its 2026 season schedule yesterday, showcasing all the primetime games for every team this season.
The Los Angeles Rams tied an all-time record with seven primetime games, while several other teams have multiple opportunities to show out in a standalone game.
Most Primetime Games by Team
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The New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, and Miami Dolphins are all without a primetime game this season.
Below are full lists of every game occurring on Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, and Monday Night Football for the regular season.
Let's get into the schedule for each, starting with TNF.
Thursday Night Football Schedule
When? Weeks 2-17
TV Channel: Amazon Prime
Start time: 8:15 p.m. EST
Week (Date) | Away Team | Home Team |
2 - Sep. 17 | Detroit Lions | Buffalo Bills |
3 - Sep. 24 | Atlanta Falcons | Green Bay Packers |
4 - Oct. 1 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
5 - Oct. 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Dallas Cowboys |
6 - Oct. 15 | Seattle Seahawks | Denver Broncos |
7 - Oct. 22 | New England Patriots | Chicago Bears |
8 - Oct. 29 | Carolina Panthers | Green Bay Packers |
9 - Nov. 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Baltimore Ravens |
10 - Nov. 12 | Washington Commanders | New York Giants |
11 - Nov. 19 | Indianapolis Colts | Houston Texans |
12 - Nov. 27 *Black Friday | Denver Broncos | Pittsburgh Steelers |
13 - Dec. 3 | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Rams |
14 - Dec. 10 | Minnesota Vikings | New England Patriots |
15 - Dec. 17 | San Francisco 49ers | Los Angeles Chargers |
16 - Dec. 24 *Christmas Eve | Houston Texans | Philadelphia Eagles |
17 - Dec. 31 *New Year's Eve | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
Sunday Night Football Schedule
When? Weeks 1-18
TV Channel: NBC, Peacock
Start time: 8:20 p.m. EST
Week (Date) | Away Team | Home Team |
1 - Sep. 9 *NFL Kickoff | New England Patriots | Seattle Seahawks |
1 - Sep. 13 | Dallas Cowboys | New York Giants |
2 - Sep. 20 | Indianapolis Colts | Kansas City Chiefs |
3 - Sep. 27 | Los Angeles Rams | Denver Broncos |
4 - Oct. 4 | Detroit Lions | Carolina Panthers |
5 - Oct. 11 | Baltimore Ravens | Atlanta Falcons |
6 - Oct. 18 | Dallas Cowboys | Green Bay Packers |
7 - Oct. 25 | Kansas City Chiefs | Seattle Seahawks |
8 - Nov. 1 | Philadelphia Eagles | Washington Commanders |
9 - Nov. 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Chicago Bears |
10 - Nov. 15 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
11 - Nov. 22 *Mexico City Game | Minnesota Vikings | San Francisco 49ers |
12 - No. 26 *Thanksgiving Night | Kansas City Chiefs | Buffalo Bills |
12 - Nov. 29 | New England Patriots | Los Angeles Chargers |
13 - Dec. 6 | Houston Texans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
14 - Dec. 13 | Buffalo Bills | Green Bay Packers |
15 - Dec. 20 | Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
16 - Dec. 27 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Dallas Cowboys |
17 - Jan. 2 | TBD | TBD |
17 - Jan. 2 | TBD | TBD |
17 - Jan. 3 | Philadelphia Eagles | San Francisco 49ers |
18 - Jan. 10 | TBD | TBD |
All eyes will be tuned in on the NFL's opening game on Wednesday, Sep. 9 between the Patriots and Seahawks as each team's core remains intact.
The Thanksgiving game between the Chiefs and Bills will also be a worthy watch as Patrick Mahomes II is expected to be healthy well before then.
Monday Night Football Schedule
When? Weeks 1-18
TV Channel: ESPN
Start time: 8:15 p.m. EST
Week (Date) | Away Team | Home Team |
1 - Sep. 14 | Denver Broncos | Kansas City Chiefs |
2 - Sep. 21 | New York Giants | Los Angeles Rams |
3 - Sep. 28 | Philadelphia Eagles | Chicago Bears |
4 - Oct. 5 | Atlanta Falcons | New Orleans Saints |
5 - Oct. 12 | Buffalo Bills | Los Angeles Rams |
6 - Oct. 19 | Washington Commanders | San Francisco 49ers |
7 - Oct. 26 | Dallas Cowboys | Philadelphia Eagles |
8 - Nov. 2 | Chicago Bears | Seattle Seahawks |
9 - Nov. 9 | Buffalo Bills | Minnesota Vikings |
10 - Nov. 16 | Los Angeles Chargers | Baltimore Ravens |
11 - Nov. 23 | Cincinnati Bengals | Washington Commanders |
12 - Nov. 30 | Carolina Panthers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
13 - Dec. 7 | Dallas Cowboys | Seattle Seahawks |
14 - Dec. 14 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Jacksonville Jaguars |
15- Dec. 21 | New England Patriots | Kansas City Chiefs |
16 - Dec. 28 | New York Giants | Detroit Lions |
17 - Jan. 4 | Houston Texans | Green Bay Packers |
18 - TBD | TBD | TBD |
18 - TBD | TBD | TBD |
It'll be fascinating to see if Mahomes is back for Week 1 for a matchup against the AFC runners-up last year in the Denver Broncos - who are also dealing with an extended recovery period for QB Bo Nix.
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