Thursday Night Football has evolved into more than just a mid-week game; in 2026, it is the center of the NFL’s holiday and international expansion. With Amazon Prime Video entering its fifth year as the exclusive home of TNF, the 2026 slate features a historic kickoff in Australia, a Black Friday tradition, and a high-stakes New Year’s Eve finale.Below, you will find the complete 2026 TNF schedule (updated live) and our signature printer-friendly PDF for the upcoming season. We’ll update the 2026 Thursday Night Football schedule throughout the season for you.
2026 TNF Printable Schedule (Low-Ink PDF)
Our 2026 Thursday Night Football printable is optimized for home printing. We’ve removed the heavy Amazon “Dark Mode” graphics to save your ink while keeping every matchup clear and readable.
Matchups and kickoff times will be updated here the moment the NFL officially releases the 2026 schedule on May 14.
The 2026 Thursday Night “Quirks”
The 2026 TNF calendar is one of the most non-traditional in league history. Here is what to watch for:
- The Melbourne Kickoff (Week 1): The 2026 season officially begins on Thursday, Sept. 10, with the San Francisco 49ers facing the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. Note: This specific Week 1 game airs on NBC/Peacock, not Amazon Prime.
- Black Friday Football (Nov. 27): For the fourth consecutive year, Amazon will host an exclusive Black Friday game the afternoon after Thanksgiving. This game is free for all fans, even those without a Prime membership.
- Holiday Double-Header Week? Reports indicate the NFL is exploring a Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, Nov. 25) window. If this is added to the Amazon package, it would create a massive 3-day football window for Prime viewers.
- Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve: TNF falls on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) this season. These games are expected to remain in the 8:15 PM ET slot, serving as the primary lead-in to the holiday weekends.
2026 Thursday Night Football Schedule
Note: All Amazon Prime Video games traditionally kick off at 8:15 PM ET.
| Week | Date | Matchup | TV / Streaming |
| 1 | Sept 10, 2026 | 49ers vs. Rams (Australia) | NBC / Peacock |
| 2 | Sept 17, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 3 | Sept 24, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 5 | Oct 8, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 6 | Oct 15, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 7 | Oct 22, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 8 | Oct 29, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 9 | Nov 5, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 10 | Nov 12, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 11 | Nov 19, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 12* | Nov 27, 2026 | [TBD] (Black Friday) | Prime Video |
| 13 | Dec 3, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 14 | Dec 10, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 15 | Dec 17, 2026 | [TBD] | Prime Video |
| 16 | Dec 24, 2026 | [TBD] (Christmas Eve) | Prime Video |
| 17 | Dec 31, 2026 | [TBD] (New Year’s Eve) | Prime Video |
How to Watch TNF on Amazon Prime Video
To watch Thursday Night Football in 2026, you will need an active Amazon Prime subscription or a standalone Prime Video membership.
- The Broadcast Team: Legendary play-by-play man Al Michaels (confirmed for 2026) and analyst Kirk Herbstreit return to the booth.
- Alternate Streams: Amazon continues to offer “Prime Vision” with Next Gen Stats and various alternate language or celebrity-hosted broadcasts.
- Local Broadcasts: Per NFL rules, the two teams playing each week will have the game broadcast on a free-to-air local TV station in their home markets.
2026 TNF Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Thursday Night Football game in Week 18? No. The NFL ends the Thursday Night package in Week 17 to ensure that no team is forced to play on short rest before the final week of the season or the playoffs.
Do I need Amazon Prime to watch the Black Friday game? No. Amazon traditionally makes the Black Friday game available for free to anyone with an Amazon account, regardless of Prime status.
Is the Melbourne, Australia game on Amazon? No. While it is a Thursday game, the Week 1 international opener in Melbourne is part of the NBC/Peacock “Kickoff Weekend” package.
2026 NFL Resources & Printables
- 2026 Monday Night Football Schedule – View the full MNF slate for ESPN and ABC.
- 2026 NFL Printable Schedules (All 32 Teams) – Our master hub with individual team PDFs sorted by division.
- 2026 NFL Full Season Schedule Grid – Every game of the 18-week season on a single-page master layout.
- 2026 NFL Preseason Schedule – Complete matchups and TV times for every August exhibition game.
- 2027 NFL Playoff Bracket – Start tracking the road to the Super Bowl with our updated postseason predictor.
