Future NFL Schedules

Welcome to the Future NFL Schedules hub on SportsBrackets.net. We provide an overview of upcoming opponents for all 32 NFL teams, based on the league’s rotational scheduling formula. While exact dates, times, and TV details for each season are released later, the core opponents (including home/away designations) are determined well in advance by division rotations, inter-conference matchups, and placement-based games. Click on any team below to view their detailed future opponents breakdown, starting from the 2026 season and beyond.

When are the NFL Regular Season Schedules Released? 

The full NFL regular-season schedule, including game dates and kickoff times, is typically released in mid-May each year-around the second Thursday of the month-following the NFL Draft. This timing allows for final adjustments based on TV network preferences and logistical considerations. Opponents, however, are largely known by the end of the prior season, with only a few “positional” matchups (based on divisional standings) finalized after Week 18. We always keep an updated projection on the next NFL schedule released for you to check out. 

How Future NFL Schedules Work

For determining future NFL Schedules, the league uses a predictable 17-game format (expanded in 2021) where each team plays:

• 6 games against divisional opponents (3 home, 3 away).
• 4 games against an entire NFC or AFC division (rotating every 3-4 years).
• 4 games against another in-conference division.
• 2-3 additional games based on prior-year standings, including the rotating “17th game” against an inter-conference opponent. This rotation ensures balanced competition over time. We’ll update team pages as new seasons’ details emerge. Also, if we see the NFL add an 18th game, we’ll update everything for you as well. 

Below, teams are organized by conference and division for easy navigation. Explore each team’s page for year-by-year opponent lists with home/away breakdowns as we add them for you. If you have a favorite team that we haven’t published yet, just drop us a note at our X Account, and we’ll bump it up for you. 

Future NFL Schedules – AFC

AFC East

AFC North

AFC South

AFC West

Future NFL Schedules – NFC

NFC East

NFC North

NFC South

NFC West

For more NFL content, including printable brackets, current season schedules, and playoff predictions, check out our full NFL section on SportsBrackets.net. You can also checkout the future Super Bowl locations and schedules here too. This page will be updated as new rotations and opponents are confirmed. Stay tuned for the 2026 schedule release!