2026 New England Patriots Season Schedule
The Patriots enter the 2026 NFL season with a schedule filled with major AFC East battles, primetime matchups, and challenging road games. New England will face tough opponents, including the Bills, Chiefs, Packers, Chargers, and Dolphins, while also playing an international game in Germany against the Lions. With several nationally televised games and key division rivalries, Patriots fans should have plenty of exciting football to watch throughout the season.
Preseason
- Thu, Aug. 13 – vs. Indianapolis Colts – 7:30 PM ET – Local
- Sat, Aug. 22 – vs. Philadelphia Eagles – 7:00 PM ET – Local
- Thu, Aug. 27 – at Cleveland Browns – 8:00 PM ET – Prime Video
Regular Season
- Wed, Sep. 9 – at Seattle Seahawks – 8:20 PM ET – NBC/Peacock
- Sun, Sep. 20 – vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Sep. 27 – at Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Oct. 4 – at Buffalo Bills – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Oct. 11 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Oct. 18 – vs. New York Jets – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Thu, Oct. 22 – at Chicago Bears – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
- Sun, Nov. 1 – at Miami Dolphins – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
- Sun, Nov. 8 – vs. Green Bay Packers – 4:25 PM ET – FOX
- Sun, Nov. 15 – vs. Detroit Lions (Munich, Germany) – 9:30 AM ET – FOX
- Sun, Nov. 22 – BYE WEEK
- Sun, Nov. 29 – at Los Angeles Chargers – 8:20 PM ET – NBC/Peacock
- Sun, Dec. 6 – vs. Buffalo Bills – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
- Thu, Dec. 10 – vs. Minnesota Vikings – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
- Mon, Dec. 21 – at Kansas City Chiefs – 8:15 PM ET – ESPN/ABC
- Sun, Dec. 27 – at New York Jets – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
- Sat, Jan. 2 or Sun, Jan. 3 – vs. Denver Broncos – TV TBA
- Sat, Jan. 9 or Sun, Jan. 10 – vs. Miami Dolphins – TV TBA
New England’s 2026 schedule includes multiple primetime appearances along with key AFC East matchups that could shape the playoff race. Games against the Chiefs, Bills, Packers, and Chargers highlight a demanding schedule, while the international showdown in Germany adds another major spotlight game for Patriots fans.
Note: This schedule is subject to change.