2026 NFL schedule release: Full week-by-week list of games
The 2026 NFL schedule release gives football fans something to cheer for as the league gears up for another season in September. The Seattle Seahawks aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions after a dominant 2026 campaign with Sam Darnold leading the way. However, the NFL season always proves to be grueling and difficult for any would-be winner.
MORE: 2026 NFL strength of schedule rankings from easiest to hardest This season’s schedule is even more unique than usual though as commissioner Roger Goodell continues to push international expansion. One of the opening games of the regular season is being played in Australia with major NFC West implications. 2026 international games: 🏈Week 1: Rams/49ers (Australia) 🏈Week 3: Ravens/Cowboys (Brazil) 🏈Week 4: Colts/Commanders (London) 🏈Week 5: Eagles/Jaguars (London) 🏈Week 6: Texans/Jaguars (London) 🏈Week 7: Steelers/Saints (France) 🏈Week 9: Bengals/Falcons (Spain) 🏈Week 10:… pic.
twitter. com/6mTAMj9kS2 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 13, 2026 The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers meet in the first-ever game in Melbourne. Meanwhile, the league also plans to make stops in Brazil, London, France and Spain in 2026.
The NFL is never lacking star power with its elite players either. That includes the return of several major talents like Patrick Mahomes, Micah Parsons and Malik Nabers after devastating injuries ruled them out last year. Meanwhile, the NFL certainly wanst more of the Philadelphia Eagles, who lead the league in standalone games this season.
NIck Sirianni’s team features on five primetime matchups and eight standalone games. MORE: Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini could have rough NFL schedule release day However, the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams are among several franchises with seven important national games. All three teams reached the playoffs a season ago and figure to contend again in 2026.
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