2026 NFL Season Calendar & Key Dates
The 2026 NFL season opens Wednesday, September 9 with the New England Patriots at the Seattle Seahawks — the Super Bowl LX rematch — at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. The 18-week regular season features 272 games, 9 international matchups across 7 cities, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Every game is live to bet at BUSR with spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, and same-game parlays.
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2026 NFL Season Key Dates
Season Opener Sept 9, 2026 NE Patriots @ Seattle
Thanksgiving Day Nov 26, 2026 Bears, Cowboys, Chiefs games
Christmas Day Dec 25, 2026 3 games — Packers, Bills, Rams
Super Bowl LXI Feb 14, 2027 SoFi Stadium, Inglewood CA
2026 NFL Primetime Schedule
Sunday Night Football – NBC
8:20 PM ET Sundays
| Wk 1 | Cowboys vs Giants |
| Wk 2 | Colts vs Chiefs |
| Wk 3 | Rams vs Broncos |
| Wk 4 | Lions vs Panthers |
| Wk 5 | Ravens vs Falcons |
| Wk 6 | Cowboys vs Packers |
| Wk 7 | Chiefs vs Seahawks |
| Wk 8 | Eagles vs Commanders |
| Wk 9 | Buccaneers vs Bears |
| Wk 10 | Steelers vs Bengals |
| Wk 11 | Vikings vs 49ers |
| Wk 12 | Patriots vs Chargers |
| Wk 13 | Texans vs Steelers |
| Wk 14 | Bills vs Packers |
| Wk 15 | Lions vs Vikings |
| Wk 16 | Jaguars vs Cowboys |
| Wk 17 | Eagles vs 49ers |
Monday Night Football – ESPN/ABC
8:15 PM ET Mondays
| Wk 1 | Broncos vs Chiefs |
| Wk 2 | Giants vs Rams |
| Wk 3 | Eagles vs Bears |
| Wk 4 | Falcons vs Saints |
| Wk 5 | Bills vs Rams |
| Wk 6 | Commanders vs 49ers |
| Wk 7 | Cowboys vs Eagles |
| Wk 8 | Bears vs Seahawks |
| Wk 9 | Bills vs Vikings |
| Wk 10 | Chargers vs Ravens |
| Wk 11 | Bengals vs Commanders |
| Wk 12 | Panthers vs Buccaneers |
| Wk 13 | Cowboys vs Seahawks |
| Wk 14 | Steelers vs Jaguars |
| Wk 15 | Patriots vs Chiefs |
| Wk 16 | Giants vs Lions |
| Wk 17 | Texans vs Packers |
Thursday Night Football – Amazon Prime
8:15 PM ET Thursdays
| Wk 2 | Lions vs Bills |
| Wk 3 | Falcons vs Packers |
| Wk 4 | Steelers vs Browns |
| Wk 5 | Bucs vs Cowboys |
| Wk 6 | Seahawks vs Broncos |
| Wk 7 | Patriots vs Bears |
| Wk 8 | Panthers vs Packers |
| Wk 9 | Jaguars vs Ravens |
| Wk 10 | Commanders vs Giants |
| Wk 11 | Colts vs Texans |
| Wk 12 | Chiefs vs Bills |
| Wk 13 | Chiefs vs Rams |
| Wk 14 | Vikings vs Patriots |
| Wk 15 | 49ers vs Chargers |
| Wk 16 | Texans vs Eagles |
| Wk 17 | Ravens vs Bengals |
Primetime games subject to flexible scheduling. All times Eastern.
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Super Bowl LXI Odds — Current Favorites
Super Bowl LXI is on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. Lock in futures now before the season shortens these numbers. Full 32-team board at the NFL Odds page.
LA Rams+520Current favorite
Buffalo Bills+1000AFC contender
Seattle Seahawks+1100Defending champions
Baltimore Ravens+1050AFC contender
New England Patriots+1600Super Bowl LX runner-up
Kansas City Chiefs+1600Dynasty never dies
2026 NFL Schedule FAQ
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 NFL season opens Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots at the Seattle Seahawks at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. Seattle hosts as the defending Super Bowl LX champions. The first full Sunday slate is September 13.
When is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California — the first Super Bowl on Valentine’s Day. The Los Angeles Rams are the current favorites at +520 at BUSR.
What are the 2026 NFL Christmas Day games?
Three games on Friday, December 25: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears at 1:00 PM ET, Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos at 4:30 PM ET, and Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks at 8:15 PM ET. All three are live to bet at BUSR with spreads, totals, and player props.
How many international games are in the 2026 NFL season?
Nine international games across 7 cities and 7 countries: Melbourne, Australia (Week 1), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Week 3), London England three times (Weeks 4, 5 and 6), Paris France (Week 7), Madrid Spain (Week 9), Munich Germany (Week 10), and Mexico City Mexico (Week 11 — SNF on NBC).
What are the 2026 NFL Thanksgiving games?
Thanksgiving Day, November 26, features Chicago Bears vs Detroit Lions at 1:00 PM, Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys at 4:30 PM, and Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills at 8:20 PM on NBC. There is also a Thanksgiving Eve game on Wednesday, November 25 (Packers vs Rams) and a Black Friday game on November 27 (Broncos vs Steelers).
Where can I bet on the 2026 NFL schedule?
Every 2026 NFL game is live to bet at BUSR.ag. Lines open days before kickoff, with spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, and same-game parlays available. New customers bet $50 and get a $500 welcome bonus, plus $100 every Thursday for your first 5 weeks — drops before every Thursday Night Football.
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