The 2026 New England Patriots schedule is set to be a monumental season as the team enters the year as the defending AFC Champions following their appearance in Super Bowl LX. The schedule is highlighted by the NFL’s historic debut in the “City of Light”—the first-ever regular-season game in Paris, France.
While the official week-by-week dates and kickoff times will be announced by the NFL on Thursday, May 14, 2026, the 17-game opponent list is finalized. As the winner of the AFC East, the Patriots will face a “first-place” schedule featuring the AFC North and AFC South champions.
New England Patriots 2026 Confirmed & Leaked Games
| Week | Date | Matchup | Location | TV / Time (ET) | Status |
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| 1 | Sept 9 | Patriots @ Seahawks | Seattle, WA | NBC (8:20 PM) | Rumor (@kirkmin) |
| 10 | Nov 15 | Patriots @ Lions | Munich, Germany | NFLN (9:30 AM) | Confirmed (Intl Series) |
Confirmed and rumored matchups as of May 13, 2026 – full schedule released Thursday evening.
2026 New England Patriots Schedule
The 2026 New England Patriots schedule starts as early as September 3rd, 2026. The Patriots have eight home games and nine away games this season. They can expect one bye week again, and we’ll have to wait and see how many Monday Night and Thursday Night football games that they have this season. At some point, the league will shift to 18 game seasons. When we do, expect there to be a second bye week added.
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Date TBA | Buffalo Bills | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 2 | Date TBA | at Buffalo Bills | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 3 | Date TBA | at Chicago Bears | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 4 | Date TBA | at Detroit Lions | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 5 | Date TBA | at Kansas City Chiefs | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 6 | Date TBA | at Los Angeles Chargers | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 7 | Date TBA | at Miami Dolphins | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| Bye | ||||
| 9 | Date TBA | Miami Dolphins | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 10 | Date TBA | New York Jets | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 11 | Date TBA | Denver Broncos | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 12 | Date TBA | Las Vegas Raiders | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 13 | Date TBA | Green Bay Packers | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 14 | Date TBA | Minnesota Vikings | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 15 | Date TBA | AFC North TBD | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 16 | Date TBA | at New York Jets | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 17 | Date TBA | at AFC South TBD | Time TBA | TV TBA |
| 18 | Date TBA | at NFC West TBD | Time TBA | TV TBA |
NFL International Series: Paris 2026
The Patriots have been officially selected to host the first NFL game in Paris at the Stade de France.
- The Matchup: While the opponent is TBD until May 13, rumors suggest the Green Bay Packers or Minnesota Vikings are the top candidates to face New England in this historic European showcase.
- Home/Away Status: New England is designated as the “Home” team for this matchup, meaning they will play seven regular-season games at Gillette Stadium and one in France.
Printable 2026 New England Patriots Schedule
One of the best ways to follow any NFL team is with a printable schedule. Here’s the printable 2026 New England Patriots schedule for you. The schedule is in image format and you can print it to PDF format as well. Once we have all of the dates, kickoff times, and TV assignments, we’ll update the schedule for you.
When is the 2026 NFL Schedule Release?
A common question that comes up is when is the 2026 NFL schedule released? For the 2026-27 NFL regular season, the league will likely release the schedule on or around May 13-14, 2026.
2025-26 NFL Regular and Postseason Schedules
If you are looking for the current New England Patriots schedule, we have the 2025-26 regular season schedule (Patriots) posted here for you. You can also checkout the 2026-27 NFL Playoff schedule to get a head start on looking ahead to the playoffs. We post all regular season schedules for the teams here for you too as well as the 2026-27 regular season skeds. You can also check out all of the New England Patriots 2027 Future Opponents here.
FAQ: New England Patriots 2026 Schedule
Question: When is the official 2026 New England Patriots schedule released?
Answer: The NFL is targeting the week of May 11th for the full schedule release, with an announcement likely coming between May 12 and May 14, 2026.
Question: Will the New England Patriots play on Thanksgiving in 2026? Answer: The NFL’s three-game Thanksgiving slate (November 26) will be finalized in May. The Patriots are frequent candidates for the prime-time Thanksgiving night slot.
Question: How many international games are the Patriots playing in 2026?
Answer: The Patriots are currently confirmed for one international game in 2026, which will take place in Paris, France.
Where will the Patriots play in Paris? The game will be held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, just outside Paris. It is expected to take place in the October window of the International Series.
Will the Patriots play on Thanksgiving in 2026? As the defending AFC Champions, the Patriots are a high-probability candidate for the Thanksgiving night slot on November 26, 2026. Potential opponents for this holiday window include the Buffalo Bills or the New York Jets.
Where can I get a printable 2026 Patriots schedule? You can download the high-resolution, 2026 New England Patriots Master Schedule PDF at the top of this page. It is designed in our signature “low-ink” 2-column landscape format, specifically optimized for home and office printers.
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