Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 preseason schedule: Dates, times, opponents
The Bucs preseason schedule is now out with the team playing some interesting matchups.
The 2026 NFL schedule is now set , and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a tough stretch in the coming months in terms of games to battle through. In addition to their NFC South rivals, the Bucs face the AFC North and the NFC North. While their AFC foes do not present an insurmountable threat, the NFC North is a gauntlet of playoff contenders.
Before they get to the regular season, they, of course, have to navigate the preseason. There will be first glimpses at the key rookies they drafted, such as Rueben Bain Jr. , as well as free agents like Kenneth Gainwell and Alex Anzalone.
Here are the three preseason matchups lined up for the Bucs in 2026. August 1 4: at New York Jets, 7:00 p. m.
EST August 22: vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 7:30 p. m.