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The 2026 NFL schedule leaks are beginning, with notable matchups including the 49ers vs. Rams in Australia. Fans can expect a mix of game reveals and social media engagement leading up to the full schedule release.
The 2026 NFL schedule reveal could easily be an email. In fact, that's how most people will digest this fall's 18-week schedule.
Of course, that's not good enough for a league that abhors a vacuum. The NFL, when not on screen, wants every other character in America to ask "where's the NFL?" So, in the middle of May, weeks removed from the draft and months from the start of training camp, it acts like a list of games is worthy of front page coverage.
That means more than a week of precisely timed game leaks and a full day of social media reveals that will take tired swipes at division rivals in various pop culture-referencing ways. The Los Angeles Chargers will probably earn a few sensible chuckles, there will be far too many Dianna Russini jokes whenever the New England Patriots are involved, and one team will understand the assignment and create a low-effort document that lays out all its games and be done with it.
What games do we already know about? Let's take a look at what's leaked so far.
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (7) scores a touch down during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The season starts late enough to run afoul of antitrust issues on Friday night thanks to local high school games. Thus, in the NFL's quest to vacuum any existing oxygen, we've expanded to a Wednesday night season opener. Seattle will unveil a Super Bowl banner, though its opponent isn't confirmed yet.
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After years of saddling the United Kingdom with games between also-rans and historical ties to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL's Australia debut will be... a battle between two Super Bowl contenders who went a combined 24-10 last season. Is this cosmic just desserts for the land London once envisioned as its faraway penal colony? Who's to say? (yes.)
A season-opening rivalry game between Dallas' electric offense and a rebuilt Giants team? This could quietly be the best game of a dense slate.
The reigning AFC West champions vs. the franchise that won the previous nine titles. It looks even better if you do absolutely zero research into who will be starting at quarterback for the Chiefs or how the New York Jets' offense was last season.
Buffalo will host its first regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium in prime time in a "what if" rematch of the Super Bowl 59 we all deserved.
Aug 16, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) kicks a field goal during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
This will be the NFL's third trip to Brazil but its first outside of Sao Paolo. At its face, it's a battle between one of the league's most iconic franchises and one of its most successful. It's also a battle between a first year head coach and Brian Schottenheimer.
Just the appetizer before England gets its main course; back-to-back Jaguars games (complimentary, for once).
The Jags' first international game of the season hasn't had its opponent revealed yet, but will be at Tottenham Hotspur's home pitch.
A game with what could be massive playoff implications at Wembley. This is the matchup for which London's teal-clad diehards have been waiting.
Dan Campbell gets to share a pitch with Harry Kane, as the sporting gods intended. Detroit's opponent is not yet known.
San Francisco's 2026 season will span three countries. The Niners' Estadio Azteca opponent has not been revealed.
In just 30 brief years, Stade de France will go from hosting a World Cup final to hosting Tyler Shough. The world's most romantic city welcomes its most romantic sport.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 2026 NFL schedule leaks: 49ers-Rams in Australia, Saints in Paris and more