NFL schedule to be released on Thursday, May 14

TL;DR

The NFL will release the 2026 schedule on May 14 at 7 p.m. CT, broadcast live on NFL Network and ESPN. The announcement of international games will occur on May 13 at 9 a.m. CT.

Key points

2026 NFL Schedule release on May 14 at 7 p.m. CT
International games announcement on May 13 at 9 a.m. CT
Record 9 international games planned for 2026

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London, U.K.Madrid, SpainMelbourne, AustraliaMexico City, MexicoMunich, GermanyParis, FranceRio De Janeiro, Brazil

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 8: A general view of the NFL logo painted on the field prior to the NFL Super Bowl LX football game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL announced today that the 2026 NFL Schedule will be released on Thursday, May 14th at 7 p.m. CT. The 2026 NFL Schedule release show will be broadcast live on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App and NFL+. Also, the NFL will announce its remaining 2026 International Games on Wednesday, May 13th at 9 a.m. CT on Good Morning Football on NFL Network. This season, a record 9 international gams will be played across four continents, seven countries and eight stadiums. **2026 International Markets** (\designates a new market/city for the 2026 season) **· London, U.K.** (Two games in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, One in Wembley Stadium) **· Madrid, Spain** (Bernabéu Stadium – home to Real Madrid C.F.) **· Melbourne, Australia\** (Melbourne Cricket Ground; San Francisco 49ers versus Los Angeles Rams) **· Mexico City, Mexico** (Estadio Banorte) **· Munich, Germany** (FC Bayern Munich Stadium) **· *Paris, France\* (Stade de France Stadium)*** **· Rio De Janeiro, Brazil\***(Maracanã Stadium; Baltimore Ravens versus ) It was previously announced in February that the will host the game in Paris this season at Stade de France.

Q&A

What time is the NFL schedule release on May 14, 2026?

The NFL schedule release is set for May 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. CT.

Where can I watch the NFL schedule release live?

You can watch the NFL schedule release live on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App, and NFL+.

What international games will the NFL play in 2026?

The NFL will play a record 9 international games in 2026 across four continents, including locations like London, Madrid, and Melbourne.