Packers receive great news in latest NFL schedule development
Packers receive great news ahead of 2026 NFL schedule release
The NFL will release the complete schedule for all 32 teams at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night, with a show on ESPN and NFL Network. Fans can check their team's social media for updates and confirmed games ahead of the official announcement.
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.
*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)
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.
| NFL SOS Ranking | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Lions |
| 2 | New Orleans Saints |
| 3 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 4 | Cleveland Browns |
| 5 | New York Jets |
| 6 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 7 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 8 | San Francisco 49ers |
| 9 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 10 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 11 | Denver Broncos |
| 12 | New England Patriots |
| 13 | Tennessee Titans |
| 14 | Buffalo Bills |
The NFL schedule for 2026 will be released at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday night.
The schedule release show will air on ESPN and NFL Network.
You can find your favorite team's schedule by checking their social media pages.
There will be leaks from various sources before the official release, but it's best to wait for confirmation from the league.
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| 15 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 16 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 17 | Green Bay Packers |
| 18 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 19 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 20 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 21 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 22 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 23 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 24 | New York Giants |
| 25 | Washington Commanders |
| 26 | Houston Texans |
| 27 | Chicago Bears |
| 28 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 29 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 30 | Carolina Panthers |
| 31 | Miami Dolphins |
| 32 | Arizona Cardinals |