The full 2026 NFL schedule will be released Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET, according to the NFL. The complete release will include all 272 regular-season games, including Week 1 matchups, divisional games, international games, Thanksgiving games, Christmas games, primetime assignments and Week 18 scheduling details.
The NFL has already started announcing select games ahead of the full reveal. The league announced nine international games for the 2026 season, while additional spotlight games — including Thanksgiving and primetime matchups — have also started to surface before the complete schedule release.
Week 1: 49ers vs. Rams (Melbourne, Australia) Week 1: Cowboys vs. Giants (Sunday Night Football) Week 1: Broncos vs. Chiefs (Monday Night Football) Week 2: Lions vs. Bills
NFL Schedule Release 2026 Live Updates
When Does the NFL Schedule Come Out?
The NFL schedule comes out Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET. Fans can watch schedule release coverage on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN app and NFL+.
The full schedule release will finalize dates, times and TV assignments for the 2026 regular season. Until then, confirmed announcements and credible schedule leaks are expected to continue throughout the day.
2026 NFL Schedule Leaks
NFL schedule leaks are a major part of schedule release day. Some games are officially announced by the league, teams or broadcast partners before the full release, while other reported matchups surface through NFL insiders and local beat reporters.
The safest approach is to treat team, league and network announcements as confirmed, while other reported games should be considered leaks or reports until the NFL releases the full schedule.
NFL Schedule Release 2026: Live Updates, Latest News and Leaks