NFL schedule leaks tracker: Every rumored & confirmed game for 2026

Thursday night is nearly upon us, which means we are soon going to get the complete NFL schedule for all 32 teams.

The NFL is planning to drop the schedules at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night, with a schedule release show airing on ESPN and NFL Network at that time.

However, the best way to get your favorite team’s schedule is to check out their social media page. Hopefully your team can find an entertaining way to do it, also.

Ahead of the official schedule release on Thursday night, the league is going to be confirming different games. There will also be leaks from different sources, although don’t go writing those down in pen until the league confirms.

Follow along with our tracker below for all of the latest news and rumors ahead of the 2026 NFL schedule release.

NFL schedule leaks tracker

*Note: Every game is on Sunday unless otherwise noted.

Week 1

Seahawks vs. TBA: Wed., 9/9, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC (confirmed)

Rams vs. 49ers (Australia): Thurs., 9/10, 8:35 p.m. ET, Netflix (confirmed)

Giants vs. Cowboys: 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC (confirmed)

Chiefs vs. Broncos: Mon., 9/14, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC (confirmed)

Week 2

Bills vs. Lions: Thurs., 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video (confirmed)

Week 3

Cowboys vs. Ravens (Brazil): 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS (confirmed)

Week 4

Colts vs. Commanders (London): 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (confirmed)

Week 5

Eagles vs. Jaguars (London): 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (confirmed)

Week 6

Texans vs. Jaguars (London): 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (confirmed)

Week 7

Steelers vs. Saints (Paris): 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (confirmed)

Week 9

Falcons vs. Bengals (Madrid): Time TBA, NFL Network (confirmed)

Week 10

Patriots vs. Lions (Munich): 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network (confirmed)

Week 11

Vikings vs. 49ers (Mexico City): 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC (confirmed)

Week 12

Cowboys vs. Eagles: Thurs., 11/26, 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX (confirmed)

NFL strength of schedule rankings

The strength of schedule rankings come from Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis.

The rankings are compiled using win totals from Vegas oddsmakers rather than opponent win percentage from the year prior.

The rankings are listed in order from easiest schedule to toughest.