2026 Thursday Night Football Schedule and Betting Guide
Thursday Night Football throws the whole league off its normal rhythm every week of the 2026 NFL season, with the main Amazon Prime Video package building toward the NFL’s biggest annual tradition: Thanksgiving football. The 2026 season features 16 Prime Video TNF games, kicking off September 17 (Week 2) as the Detroit Lions crash the party at the Buffalo Bills‘ brand-new stadium, and wrapping December 31 (Week 17) with the Baltimore Ravens at the Cincinnati Bengals. Week 1 still has Thursday football, just not the standard package: the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in an international matchup streaming on Netflix on September 10, ahead of the Wednesday kickoff game and Monday Night Football. Thanksgiving Day brings a full three-game feast, capped by the Chiefs hosting the Bills as the TNF nightcap. Check this week’s live TNF odds for the current line, browse the full NFL schedule, or check Super Bowl LXI odds to see who’s favored to be playing in February. Below is the complete schedule, TV info, and everything you need to bet every Thursday night at BUSR.
Full 2026 Thursday Night Football Schedule
All 16 TNF matchups. Divisional rivalry games highlighted.
| Week | Matchup | Date | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills | Thu, Sept 17, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 3 | Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers | Thu, Sept 24, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns | Thu, Oct 1, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 5 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys | Thu, Oct 8, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 6 | Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos | Thu, Oct 15, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 7 | New England Patriots at Chicago Bears | Thu, Oct 22, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 8 | Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers | Thu, Oct 29, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 9 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens | Thu, Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 10 | Washington Commanders at New York Giants | Thu, Nov 12, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 11 | Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans | Thu, Nov 19, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 12 | Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (Thanksgiving) | Thu, Nov 26, 8:20 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 13 | Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams | Thu, Dec 3, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 14 | Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots | Thu, Dec 10, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 15 | San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers | Thu, Dec 17, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 16 | Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles (Christmas Eve) | Thu, Dec 24, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 17 | Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals | Thu, Dec 31, 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
All times Eastern. Week 12’s Chiefs at Bills game is the Thanksgiving night game, part of a three-game holiday slate. Week 16’s game falls on Christmas Eve.
2026 Thanksgiving Day Football
Technically not flagged under Thursday Primetime, the NFL’s biggest annual tradition features three games on Thanksgiving Day, plus a standalone matchup the night before and another game the following day on Black Friday.
| Game | Matchup | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Eve | Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams | Wed, Nov 25 | 8:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Game 1 | Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions | Thu, Nov 26 | 1:00 PM |
| Thanksgiving Game 2 | Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | Thu, Nov 26 | 4:30 PM |
| Thanksgiving Night (TNF) | Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills | Thu, Nov 26 | 8:20 PM |
| Black Friday | Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers | Fri, Nov 27 | 3:00 PM |
Detroit and Dallas host Thanksgiving games in a tradition dating back decades. All 4 Thanksgiving weekend games plus the Wednesday standalone game are separate betting opportunities at BUSR.
Why Thursday Night Football Plays Differently
Prime Video has held exclusive Thursday Night Football rights since 2022, streaming every game directly to Prime subscribers with no cable package required.
Teams playing Thursday have only 4 days between games instead of the standard 6 or 7. Game plans are simplified, practice time is limited, and banged-up rosters from the previous Sunday carry extra weight.
A team coming off its bye into a Thursday game holds a significant rest advantage over an opponent who played the previous Sunday. Always check both teams’ schedules before betting a TNF line.
Detroit and Dallas have hosted Thanksgiving games for decades, drawing some of the largest television audiences of the entire NFL season regardless of either team’s record.
How to Bet Thursday Night Football
The same core markets as any NFL game, with real short-week wrinkles worth knowing. New to spreads, moneylines, and totals? The NFL Betting Guide covers every market from scratch with real examples.
Thursday Night Football FAQ
When does Thursday Night Football start in 2026?
The Amazon Prime Video-branded Thursday Night Football package kicks off September 17 (Week 2) with the Detroit Lions at the Buffalo Bills, and runs through December 31 (Week 17) when the Baltimore Ravens visit the Cincinnati Bengals. Week 1 does still have Thursday football: an international matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams streaming on Netflix on September 10, separate from the standard TNF package.
How many Thursday Night Football games are there in 2026?
There are 16 Thursday Night Football games in the 2026 regular season, Week 2 through Week 17, plus the annual Thanksgiving Day night game in Week 12 between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on in 2026?
Amazon Prime Video carries Thursday Night Football exclusively in 2026, streaming every game to Prime subscribers with no cable package required.
What NFL games are on Thanksgiving in 2026?
Thanksgiving 2026 features three games: the Chicago Bears at the Detroit Lions (1:00 PM ET), the Philadelphia Eagles at the Dallas Cowboys (4:30 PM ET), and the Kansas City Chiefs at the Buffalo Bills as the Thursday Night Football nightcap (8:20 PM ET). A Thanksgiving Eve game, Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams, is also scheduled for Wednesday, November 25.
Why do short-week games play differently than a standard Sunday?
Teams playing on a Thursday have only 4 days of rest and preparation instead of the standard 6 or 7, which can affect game plans, player availability, and overall execution, especially for teams that played a physical game the previous Sunday.
Can I bet Thursday Night Football at BUSR?
Yes. BUSR posts spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, same-game parlays, and live betting for every Thursday Night Football game, including Thanksgiving. 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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