2026 NFL Schedule Release: Which Games Have Been Announced?

The NFL will release its full 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday, May 14, 2026, covering all 272 games. The Seattle Seahawks, as defending champions, will open the season on Wednesday, September 9 — the first Wednesday season opener since 2012 — with their opponent yet to be confirmed from five candidates including the New England Patriots (a potential Super Bowl LX rematch). Additionally, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are set to play in the NFL's first-ever game held in Australia during Week 1.