While the Week 1 schedule gets all the national headlines, for local fans, there is only one date that matters: the Home Opener. Whether you are looking to buy tickets, plan a tailgate, or just see when the field at your home stadium finally turns green, we’ve compiled the definitive list of the first home game for all 32 NFL teams. Below is our “Low-Ink” master list of 2026 NFL home opener schedule for each team, followed by a printable PDF tracker.
The 2026 NFL Home Opener Schedule
Here is the 2026 NFL Home opener schedule for you.
| Team | Home Opener Date | Opponent | TV / Time (ET) |
| Arizona Cardinals | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Seattle Seahawks | FOX (4:25 PM) |
| Atlanta Falcons | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Carolina Panthers | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Baltimore Ravens | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | New Orleans Saints | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Buffalo Bills | Thu, Sept 17 (Week 2) | Detroit Lions | Prime Video (8:15 PM) |
| Carolina Panthers | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Chicago Bears | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Chicago Bears | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Minnesota Vikings | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Cleveland Browns | Sun, Sept 27 (Week 3) | Carolina Panthers | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Dallas Cowboys | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Washington Commanders | FOX (4:25 PM) |
| Denver Broncos | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Jacksonville Jaguars | CBS (4:05 PM) |
| Detroit Lions | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | New Orleans Saints | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Green Bay Packers | Thu, Sept 24 (Week 3) | Atlanta Falcons | Prime Video (8:15 PM) |
| Houston Texans | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Buffalo Bills | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Indianapolis Colts | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Baltimore Ravens | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Cleveland Browns | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Kansas City Chiefs | Mon, Sept 14 (Week 1) | Denver Broncos | ESPN/ABC (8:15 PM) |
| Las Vegas Raiders | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Miami Dolphins | FOX (4:25 PM) |
| L.A. Chargers | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Arizona Cardinals | CBS (4:25 PM) |
| L.A. Rams | Thu, Sept 10 (Week 1) | San Francisco 49ers | Netflix (8:35 PM) |
| Miami Dolphins | Sun, Sept 27 (Week 3) | Kansas City Chiefs | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Minnesota Vikings | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Green Bay Packers | CBS (4:25 PM) |
| New England Patriots | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Pittsburgh Steelers | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| New Orleans Saints | Sun, Sept 27 (Week 3) | Las Vegas Raiders | CBS (4:25 PM) |
| New York Giants | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Dallas Cowboys | NBC (8:20 PM) |
| New York Jets | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Green Bay Packers | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Washington Commanders | FOX (4:25 PM) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | Atlanta Falcons | FOX (1:00 PM) |
| San Francisco 49ers | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Miami Dolphins | FOX (4:25 PM) |
| Seattle Seahawks | Wed, Sept 9 (Week 1) | New England Patriots | NBC (8:20 PM) |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sun, Sept 20 (Week 2) | Cleveland Browns | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Tennessee Titans | Sun, Sept 13 (Week 1) | New York Jets | CBS (1:00 PM) |
| Washington Commanders | Sun, Sept 27 (Week 3) | Seattle Seahawks | FOX (1:00 PM) |
2026 Home Opener Quick Facts
- The Earliest Opener: The Seattle Seahawks host the NFL Kickoff game on Wednesday, Sept. 9 vs. New England (8:20 PM ET, NBC).
- The Netflix Spotlight: The Los Angeles Rams open at home Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. San Francisco — streaming exclusively on Netflix (8:35 PM ET).
- The Primetime Week 1 Hosts: Both the Giants (Sunday Night, vs. Cowboys on NBC) and Chiefs (Monday Night, vs. Broncos on ESPN/ABC) open their home slates under the lights in Week 1.
- Sixteen Week 1 Openers: Half the league hosts in Week 1 — Cincinnati, Detroit, Tennessee, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, Carolina, Jacksonville, Houston, Las Vegas, Minnesota, Philadelphia, L.A. Chargers, plus Seattle, the Rams, Giants, and Chiefs.
- The Wait-and-See Teams: Eleven clubs host their first home game in Week 2 — Bills (Thu vs. Lions on Prime Video), Falcons, Bears, Patriots, Jets, Buccaneers, Ravens, Broncos, Cowboys, Cardinals, and 49ers.
- The Latest Home Debuts: Five teams wait all the way until Week 3 — Green Bay (Thu, Sept. 24 vs. Falcons on Prime Video), Browns, Dolphins, Commanders, and Saints.
- Streaming-Only Home Openers: Three of the 32 home openers air exclusively on streaming services — Rams (Netflix), Bills (Prime Video), and Packers (Prime Video).
Printable 2026 Home Opener Guide (PDF)
Want to keep this list on your desk while you shop for tickets? Download our Printable 2026 NFL Home Opener PDF. It’s designed in our signature “Low-Ink” format—clean, black-and-white, and ready for your printer.
NFL Resources & Essential Links
- 2026 NFL Full Season Schedule Grid: See the full path for all 32 teams.
- Where to Stream the NFL in 2026: Don’t miss a game on Netflix or Amazon.
- Individual Team Schedule PDFs: Get the complete 18-week schedule for your favorite team.
2026 NFL Home Opener Schedule: Frequently Asked Questions
When is the very first home opener of the 2026 season?
The season officially begins in Seattle! The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in the NFL Kickoff game on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. This is the only Wednesday home opener on the 2026 calendar.
Which NFL home openers are exclusive to streaming services?
If you aren’t in the local markets, you’ll need your logins ready for these three “Streaming-Only” home debuts:
- L.A. Rams: Thursday, Sept. 10 vs. 49ers (Netflix)
- Buffalo Bills: Thursday, Sept. 17 vs. Lions (Prime Video)
- Green Bay Packers: Thursday, Sept. 24 vs. Falcons (Prime Video)
Which teams have to wait the longest for their 2026 home opener?
Five teams don’t get to play in front of their home fans until Week 3 (starting Sept. 24). Those teams are the Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders, and New Orleans Saints.
Are there any divisional rivalry home openers in Week 1?
Absolutely. The league wasted no time scheduling high-stakes matchups for the opening weekend:
- NY Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sunday Night Football)
- Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders
- L.A. Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers (Thursday night on Netflix)
Who are the Week 1 primetime home hosts?
The NFL spread the love across four different nights for the Week 1 home debuts:
- Wednesday Night: Seattle Seahawks (NBC)
- Thursday Night: L.A. Rams (Netflix)
- Sunday Night: NY Giants (NBC)
- Monday Night: Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN/ABC)
How many NFL teams host their home opener in Week 1?
Exactly half the league (16 teams) will open the season at home in Week 1. Eleven teams will debut at home in Week 2, leaving the final five to wait until Week 3.
Where can I download a printable version of the home opener schedule?
We have a finalized, “Low-Ink” 2026 Home Opener Schedule PDF available for download right here on this page. It includes all 32 teams, kickoff times, and broadcast partners in a clean, one-page format designed to save your printer toner.
