NFL reveals 2026 opponents for all 32 teams

The NFL has announced the home-and-away opponents for each of its 32 teams ahead of the full 2026 schedule release later this month. The league's scheduling formula determines the 17 opponents per team, totaling 272 regular-season games. Dates and times remain pending.

The 2026 NFL regular season is set to kick off on Wednesday, September 9, and conclude with Week 18 on January 10, 2026. Super Bowl LXI will follow on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, marking the first time the game falls on Valentine's Day. NFC teams will host nine home games each, including the majority of international matchups.

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NFL to release full 2026 schedule on May 14

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The National Football League will unveil its complete 2026 regular-season schedule next Thursday. The announcement comes after the league confirmed the date earlier this week.

The NFL plans to release its 2026 schedule between May 12 and May 14, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Two Week 1 games are already set, including an international matchup in Australia. The season will feature a record nine international games.

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The NFL is targeting May 13 or 14 to release its 2026 schedule, with a possible short delay still in play as broadcast negotiations continue.

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