The wait is over. The 2026 NFL schedule is officially here. With the league expanding its footprint into a historic Wednesday kickoff and nine international games across four continents, tracking the 272-game slate is more complex than ever. Below is the finalized 2026 NFL Schedule Grid, followed by our signature “Low-Ink” Master PDF for you to print, download, and use for your office pools or season planning. We have a printable 2026 NFL schedule grid for you to use. Schedules are out. Gitty up.
Confirmed 2026 “Special Event” Games
The May 14th reveal is complete. The following “Special Event” games are finalized Use these to start filling in your 2026 planners.
| Date | Matchup | Event | TV / Time (ET) |
| Aug 6 | Cardinals vs. Panthers | Hall of Fame Game | NBC (8:00 PM) |
| Sept 9 | Patriots @ Seahawks | NFL Kickoff Game | NBC (8:20 PM) |
| Sept 10 | 49ers vs. Rams | Australia Game | Netflix (8:35 PM) |
| Sept 27 | Ravens vs. Cowboys | Brazil Game | NFLN (Time TBD) |
| Nov 25 | Packers @ Rams | Thanksgiving Eve | Netflix (5:00 PM) |
| Nov 26 | Bears @ Lions | Thanksgiving Day | CBS (12:30 PM) |
| Nov 26 | Eagles @ Cowboys | Thanksgiving Day | FOX (4:30 PM) |
| Nov 26 | Chiefs @ Bills | Thanksgiving Night | NBC (8:20 PM) |
| Nov 27 | Broncos @ Steelers | Black Friday | Amazon (3:00 PM) |
| Dec 24 | Texans @ Eagles | Christmas Eve | Amazon (8:15 PM) |
| Dec 25 | Packers @ Bears | Christmas Day | Netflix (1:00 PM) |
| Dec 25 | Bills @ Broncos | Christmas Day | Netflix (4:30 PM) |
| Dec 25 | Rams @ Seahawks | Christmas Night | FOX (8:15 PM) |
Printable 2026 NFL Schedule Grid (Low-Ink PDF)
Our 2026 Master Grid is now available for download. We have removed the “Write-In” placeholders and populated the document with the finalized holiday and primetime windows.
- Format: Single-page 8.5″ x 11″ PDF.
- Optimization: High-contrast, minimalist design to save on printer ink.
- Utility: Includes a dedicated “Bye Week” column for quick fantasy football reference.
Individual Team Helmet Schedules
Want a one-page printable for a specific team? Tap a team below to grab their dedicated 2026 helmet schedule, complete with opponent helmets, primetime windows, bye week, and a free PDF download. We are rolling these out division-by-division – team links below will go live as each printable is published.
AFC East
AFC North
AFC South
AFC West
NFC East
NFC North
NFC South
NFC West
The 2026 NFL Schedule Framework
For reference, here is how the 18-week, 17-game structure will look for the 2026-27 season:
- Preseason Starts: August 6, 2026 (Hall of Fame Game)
- Regular Season Kickoff: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026
- International Games: 9 total games across 4 continents (UK, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Australia, and France).
- Thanksgiving Tripleheader: Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
- Christmas Tripleheader: Friday, Dec 25, 2026
- Regular Season Finale: Sunday, Jan 10, 2027
- Super Bowl LXI: Sunday, Feb 14, 2027 (SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA)
2026 NFL Resources Guide
- 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game Guide: See the full enshrinement week schedule for Larry Fitzgerald.
- 2026 NFL Regular Season Schedule: View every matchup for all 32 teams.
- Printable NFL Playoff Bracket: Download our blank postseason PDF tracker.
- Printable 2026 NFL International Game Tracker
- Printable 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket Maker: Make updated NFL Playoff picture brackets all season with our free, Bracket Maker utility.
- Where to Stream the NFL in 2026: The definitive broadcast cheat sheet for Netflix, Amazon, and Peacock.
2026 NFL Schedule Grid FAQ
When will the full 2026 NFL schedule be released? The NFL is expected to release the complete 272-game 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
When does the 2026 NFL season start? The 2026 NFL regular season officially kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Super Bowl LX Champion Seattle Seahawks will host the opening game at Lumen Field.
Why is the 2026 NFL season starting on a Wednesday? Due to broadcasting windows and holiday scheduling, the NFL has moved the 2026 season opener to Wednesday, September 9th. This is followed by a historic Thursday night game in Melbourne, Australia, on September 10th.
Which teams are playing in the 2026 International Games? Confirmed international hosts for 2026 include the Los Angeles Rams (Australia), Dallas Cowboys (Brazil), and New Orleans Saints (France). Additional games in London, Munich, and Madrid will be finalized during the May 15th release.
Where can I find a blank NFL schedule grid? You can download a 1-page printable blank 2026 NFL schedule grid right here at SportsBrackets.net. It allows you to write in matchups as they leak before the official release.
