The 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule officially begins in September 2026, following the NFL’s season opener on Wednesday, September 9. Following their first-place finish in the AFC East last year, the Bills face a gauntlet of division winners including the Ravens, Texans, and Rams.
In 2026, the Bills will play eight home games at Highmark Stadium and nine road games. The full week-by-week calendar, including national TV assignments for Monday Night and Thursday Night Football, will be released on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Buffalo Bills 2026 Confirmed & Leaked Games
| Week | Date | Matchup | Location | TV / Time (ET) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sept 17 | Lions @ Bills | Orchard Park, NY | Amazon (8:15 PM) | Confirmed |
Confirmed and rumored matchups as of May 13, 2026 – full schedule released Thursday evening.
2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule
The 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule starts as early as September 10th, 2026. The Bills 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.
| Home Opponents (Highmark Stadium) | Away Opponents (Road) |
| Miami Dolphins | Miami Dolphins |
| New England Patriots | New England Patriots |
| New York Jets | New York Jets |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Denver Broncos |
| Los Angeles Chargers | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Chicago Bears | Green Bay Packers |
| Detroit Lions | Minnesota Vikings |
| Baltimore Ravens (1st Place Finish) | Houston Texans (1st Place Finish) |
| — | Los Angeles Rams (17th Game) |
2026 Season Highlights & Key Matchups
- The “17th Game”: Buffalo travels to face the Los Angeles Rams in a marquee inter-conference battle between 2025 division winners.
- Chiefs Rivalry: The Kansas City Chiefs return to Orchard Park for what is expected to be a primetime “Game of the Year” candidate.
- International Potential: With the NFL playing a record nine international games in 2026—including a debut in Melbourne, Australia and a return to London—the Bills are a high-value candidate for a global showcase.
- The “First-Place” Gauntlet: By winning the AFC East in 2025, the Bills’ schedule includes the Baltimore Ravens (AFC North winners) and the Houston Texans (AFC South winners).
Printable 2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule
One of the best ways to follow any NFL team is with a printable schedule. Here’s the printable 2026 Buffalo Bills 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.
2026-27 NFL Regular and Postseason Schedules
If you are looking for the current Buffalo Bills schedule, we have the 2025-26 regular season schedule 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 also have all of the 2026-27 regular season skeds up here while we get ready for the schedule release and regular season to kick off.
2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule FAQ
When is the Buffalo Bills’ 2026 schedule released?
The NFL typically releases the full regular-season schedule in mid-May. Expect the official announcement during the second or third week of May 2026.
Who do the Bills play at home in 2026?
The Bills host the Dolphins, Patriots, and Jets, plus the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, L.A. Chargers, Chicago Bears, and Detroit Lions.
Will the Bills play an international game in 2026?
While not yet confirmed, the NFL has announced a record nine international games for 2026, including games in London, Munich, Mexico City, and a first-ever game in Melbourne, Australia. The Bills are eligible to be selected for any of these slots.
What was the Bills’ record last year?
The Buffalo Bills finished the 2025 season with a 12-5 record, winning the AFC East before falling in the postseason.
Will the Bills play on Thanksgiving or Christmas in 2026? Holiday matchups will be confirmed during the May 13 release. Given the Bills’ high national profile, they remain a top candidate for the Thanksgiving triple-header or a Christmas Day broadcast.
Where can I get a printable 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule? You can download the high-resolution, 2026 Buffalo Bills Master Schedule PDF at the top of this page. Our printable versions are designed in a “low-ink” landscape format, making them perfect for home and office printing.
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