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Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule: Dates, times, opponents, TV channel for every game
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule features six primetime games, two holiday matchups, and a challenging series of road trips. They will open the new Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions in Week 2.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule includes six primetime games
- Two holiday matchups are featured in the schedule
- The Bills will open Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions
- There are back-to-back West Coast road trips
- Eight road trips occur in the final 13 weeks
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The NFL schedule makers didn't take it easy on the Buffalo Bills in 2026.
Buffalo's newly released schedule includes six primetime games, two holiday matchups, back-to-back West Coast road trips and eight road trips over the final 13 weeks of the season.
Their path through the 2026 season is loaded with primetime games, playoff rematches and long road stretches.
The Bills will play on five different days of the week while opening the new Highmark Stadium in primetime against the Detroit Lions in Week 2.
Buffalo is also scheduled for blockbuster holiday games against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving and the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day.
Here is the Bills' full 2026 schedule:
Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule
Here is the Buffalo Bills' full 2026 schedule
Preseason
- Saturday, Aug. 15: vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 22: at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 27: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 7 p.m.
Regular season
- Week 1: at Houston Texans, 1 p.m. ET, Sunday, Sept. 13, CBS
Q&A
What are the key dates for the Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule?
The Buffalo Bills' 2026 schedule includes various key dates, with their season opener against the Detroit Lions in Week 2.
How many primetime games will the Buffalo Bills play in 2026?
The Buffalo Bills will play six primetime games during the 2026 season.
What challenges does the Buffalo Bills face in their 2026 schedule?
The Bills face challenges such as two holiday matchups, back-to-back West Coast road trips, and eight road games in the last 13 weeks of the season.