The 2026 New England Patriots schedule is here. Coming off a 14-3 Super Bowl LX runner-up, the New England Patriots face a challenging 18-week slate featuring critical AFC East matchups and high-stakes non-conference battles. Whether you’re heading to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA or watching from your couch, use our printable New England Patriots schedule in PDF format to ensure you never miss a kickoff. All kickoff times and TV/streaming assignments are included for you (TBAs will be updated as networks announce flex picks).
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2026 New England Patriots Schedule Grid
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Sept 9 | @ Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 2 | Sun, Sept 20 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sept 27 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | @ Buffalo Bills | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs. New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 22 | @ Chicago Bears | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | @ Miami Dolphins | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs. Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | @ Detroit Lions | 9:30 AM | FOX |
| 11 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs. Buffalo Bills | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | vs. Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 21 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN,ABC |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | @ New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 17 | TBD – Flex Game | vs. Denver Broncos | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | TBD – Flex Game | vs. Miami Dolphins | TBD | TBD |
👉 View the 2026 New England Patriots Preseason Schedule — opponents, dates, and printable PDF for all three preseason games.
All times Eastern. Schedule subject to flex scheduling and broadcast network changes.
Printable 2026 New England Patriots Schedule (PDF)
Our signature team schedule PDF is designed for functionality. We have removed heavy team colors and stadium photography to provide a minimalist, “your printer’s favorite” resource.
- Format: Single-page 8.5″ x 11″ PDF.
- Features: Full 18-week schedule, home/away designations, and broadcast channels.
- Branding: Includes the official New England Patriots logo for easy recognition.
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Key Matchups for the New England Patriots
- The Rivalry Game: On Sun, Oct 18, the New England Patriots host the New York Jets in a AFC East matchup that could shape the divisional race.
- Prime-Time Spotlight: Watch the New England Patriots on the national stage on Thu, Oct 22 (Thursday Night Football) traveling to face the Chicago Bears.
NFL Planning Resources
- 2026 NFL Weekly Schedule Hub: Download Team Schedules and more.
- 2026 NFL Bye Week Schedule: Plan your fantasy roster around the designated off-weeks for all 32 teams.
- 2026 NFL Weekly Schedules and Pickem Sheets: The Pickem sheets with the weekly schedule + TV assignments.
- Printable NFL Schedules 2026: Printable schedules for all 32 teams and more.
Authoritative source: New England Patriots on NFL.com
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026 New England Patriots season start and end?
The New England Patriots open Week 1 in September 2026 and finish Week 18 in January 2027.
Who are the New England Patriots’s 2026 division rivals?
As a AFC East team, the New England Patriots play home-and-away series against their three division rivals each year. Those matchups are the cornerstone of the schedule and often decide playoff seeding.
Where can I download a printable 2026 New England Patriots schedule?
Click either green button on this page to download the official low-ink New England Patriots printable PDF — a one-page 8.5″ x 11″ sheet with kickoff times, opponents, and TV/streaming assignments.
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