With the NFL officially confirming the 2026 schedule release for Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 PM ET, fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are bracing for the road ahead. While specific dates and kickoff times are pending, the Philadelphia Eagles strength of schedule (SOS) is already shaping the early storylines for the season.
Based on the latest Sharp Football Analysis using Vegas projected win totals, the Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 season with the #7 hardest schedule in the NFL. That places them in the Below Average difficulty tier, a path that still includes plenty of marquee matchups against playoff contenders.
Why the Philadelphia Eagles Schedule is Ranked #7
Unlike traditional SOS rankings that rely on last year’s win-loss records, our 2026 analysis uses Vegas win totals to account for roster changes, draft hauls, and coaching shifts under head coach Nick Sirianni. For a closer look at the wider picture, see our 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule master rankings.
For the Philadelphia Eagles, the #7 ranking is driven by:
- The Division Factor: Facing the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders twice each remains one of the more demanding division slates in football.
- The Positional Draw: The Philadelphia Eagles draw the entire NFC West (Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks at home; Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers on the road) and the entire AFC South, two of the deeper divisions in their rotation.
- The 17th Game: A home date with the Pittsburgh Steelers adds significant weight to the strength of the schedule, sending Philadelphia Eagles into a tough home test matchup.
Philadelphia Eagles 2026 Home and Away Opponents
You can find the Philadelphia Eagles printable 2026-27 schedule in PDF here: Philadelphia Eagles 2026 Schedule.
| Home (Lincoln Financial Field) | Away (Road Trip) |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dallas Cowboys |
| New York Giants | New York Giants |
| Washington Commanders | Washington Commanders |
| Los Angeles Rams | Arizona Cardinals |
| Seattle Seahawks | San Francisco 49ers |
| Houston Texans | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Indianapolis Colts | Tennessee Titans |
| Carolina Panthers | Chicago Bears |
| Pittsburgh Steelers (17th game) | – |
Key Matchups to Watch in 2026
- The Rivalry Game: A division date with the Dallas Cowboys will be an important test for NFC East seeding and a measuring stick for Philadelphia Eagles’s 2026 plans.
- The Cross-Conference Test: The Houston Texans matchup is one of the more difficult tests on the 2026 slate, with national attention guaranteed.
Philadelphia Eagles Strength of Schedule FAQ
How hard is the Philadelphia Eagles 2026 schedule? The Philadelphia Eagles have the #7 hardest schedule in the NFL. That falls in the Below Average tier compared to the rest of the league, with the difficulty driven primarily by the NFC West and AFC South draws.
When is the Philadelphia Eagles 2026 schedule released? The full week-by-week schedule will be released by the NFL on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET. We will update this page with dates, times, and TV broadcasts as soon as the league publishes them.
Who is the Philadelphia Eagles 17th game in 2026? The Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Steelers at home as their rotating 17th game opponent for the 2026 season.
DOWNLOAD 2026 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SCHEDULE TRACKER (PDF)
Be ready for the May 14 release. Download our low-ink printable PDF for the Philadelphia Eagles to track every date, kickoff time, and TV broadcast as they are announced. For full team news and the official future opponents page, see the Philadelphia Eagles official schedule.
NFL Resources
For more 2026 NFL schedule and strength of schedule context, see these companion guides on Sports Brackets:
- 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule: Complete 1-32 Rankings – the master ranking that places the Philadelphia Eagles at #7.
- Future NFL Schedules hub – rolling future-season opponent lists for every team.
- 2026 NFL Schedule Printable and TV Lineups – the master 2026 NFL schedule article with team-by-team printable downloads.
- 2026 NFL Schedule Grid Printable – one-page printable grid of the 2026 NFL season at a glance.
