2026 NFL Season Schedule Unveiled: How to Watch Every Game
The NFL has announced the full slate for the 2026 season, marking the first schedule release that spans the entire calendar year. The regular season kicks off on September 9, 2026 and will run through February 14, 2027, when the Super Bowl is contested.
Games will be split across more than ten television and streaming outlets, giving fans a menu of choices that includes traditional broadcast networks and digital platforms.
Where to watch the action
NBC will open the season with the Seattle Seahawks hosting their division rivals, while the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers travel to Australia for a historic regular‑season game that will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.
In‑market viewers can tune to their local affiliates on channels such as ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC, NFL Network, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+ and the newly added Netflix slot for the Australian matchup.
Out‑of‑market fans have several options: NFL+ streams local and primetime games on phones and tablets, while NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV aggregates every Sunday out‑of‑market contest. DirecTV’s Choice tier and Fubo TV also carry most of the required channels, though Fubo lacks NBC.
Amazon Prime Video holds the exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football, and NFL+ adds live audio, NFL Network access and on‑demand replays.
Tickets for the 2026 season are already on sale, giving supporters the chance to lock in seats for the opening game and the international showdown.