2026 Sunday Night Football Schedule and Betting Guide
Sunday Night Football is where the NFL saves its biggest moments: the league’s flagship weekly showcase, closing out every Sunday of the 2026 NFL season with the stars and storylines everyone is talking about Monday morning, live on NBC. The 2026 season runs 17 straight weeks of SNF, kicking off September 13 with a division rivalry as the Dallas Cowboys invade MetLife to face the New York Giants, and closing January 3, 2027 with the Philadelphia Eagles at the San Francisco 49ers. Week 11 takes the show on the road as the Minnesota Vikings head to Mexico City to face the San Francisco 49ers under the lights. Check this week’s live SNF odds to see the current line, browse the full NFL schedule, or check Super Bowl LXI odds to see who’s favored to be playing in February. New to betting? The How to Bet on NFL guide covers the basics. Below: the complete schedule, TV info, and everything you need to bet every Sunday night at BUSR.
Full 2026 Sunday Night Football Schedule
All 17 SNF matchups. Divisional rivalry games highlighted.
| Week | Matchup | Date | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants | Sun, Sept 13, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 2 | Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs | Sun, Sept 20, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 3 | Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos | Sun, Sept 27, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 4 | Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers | Sun, Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 5 | Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons | Sun, Oct 11, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 6 | Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers | Sun, Oct 18, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 7 | Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks | Sun, Oct 25, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 8 | Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders | Sun, Nov 1, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 9 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears | Sun, Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals | Sun, Nov 15, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 11 | Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City) | Sun, Nov 22, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 12 | New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers | Sun, Nov 29, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 13 | Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sun, Dec 6, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 14 | Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers | Sun, Dec 13, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 15 | Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings | Sun, Dec 20, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 16 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys | Sun, Dec 27, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 17 | Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers | Sun, Jan 3, 2027, 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
All times Eastern. Schedule subject to flex scheduling starting Week 5. Week 11 is an international game played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Why Sunday Night Football Is the NFL’s Marquee Game
Sunday Night Football has been the most-watched show on American television for over a decade, drawing an audience that dwarfs almost every other weekly broadcast, sports or otherwise.
NBC typically gets first choice of the most compelling weekly matchup, meaning SNF slots regularly feature top contenders, rivalry games, and marquee quarterback duels.
Starting in Week 5, the NFL can flex games into or out of the Sunday night window to ensure the most competitive or playoff-relevant matchup gets the primetime spotlight.
The league increasingly uses SNF windows for international games, including the 2026 Week 11 matchup in Mexico City, extending the broadcast’s reach beyond U.S. audiences.
How to Bet Sunday Night Football
The same core markets as any NFL game, with a few primetime-specific wrinkles worth knowing. New to spreads, moneylines, and totals? The NFL Betting Guide covers every market from scratch with real examples.
Sunday Night Football FAQ
When does Sunday Night Football start in 2026?
The 2026 Sunday Night Football season kicks off September 13 with the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants, and runs through January 3, 2027 when the Philadelphia Eagles visit the San Francisco 49ers in the finale.
How many Sunday Night Football games are there in 2026?
There are 17 Sunday Night Football games in the 2026 regular season, one per week from Week 1 through Week 17, including an international matchup in Mexico City in Week 11 between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers.
What channel is Sunday Night Football on in 2026?
NBC carries every Sunday Night Football game in 2026, with simulcasts on Peacock and NFL Network’s out-of-market package. Sunday Night Football has been the most-watched show on television for over a decade.
Can Sunday Night Football games be flexed?
Yes. The NFL can flex games into or out of the Sunday night window starting in Week 5 to feature the most competitive or playoff-relevant matchup available, with the flex window widening later in the season.
Why is Sunday Night Football considered the NFL’s marquee weekly game?
SNF gets first choice of matchups most weeks, drawing the league’s biggest stars and highest-stakes games. That prestige also means public betting volume runs heavy on the more popular team, which bettors should account for when shopping the spread.
Can I bet Sunday Night Football at BUSR?
Yes. BUSR posts spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, same-game parlays, and live betting for every Sunday Night Football game. New members get $500 when they place their first $50 bet. Minimum deposit: $50. Lines update daily through the 2026-27 season at BUSR.ag.
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