2026 New England Patriots Season Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

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

  1. Thu, Aug. 13 – vs. Indianapolis Colts – 7:30 PM ET – Local
  2. Sat, Aug. 22 – vs. Philadelphia Eagles – 7:00 PM ET – Local
  3. Thu, Aug. 27 – at Cleveland Browns – 8:00 PM ET – Prime Video

Regular Season

  1. Wed, Sep. 9 – at Seattle Seahawks – 8:20 PM ET – NBC/Peacock
  2. Sun, Sep. 20 – vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  3. Sun, Sep. 27 – at Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  4. Sun, Oct. 4 – at Buffalo Bills – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  5. Sun, Oct. 11 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  6. Sun, Oct. 18 – vs. New York Jets – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  7. Thu, Oct. 22 – at Chicago Bears – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
  8. Sun, Nov. 1 – at Miami Dolphins – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
  9. Sun, Nov. 8 – vs. Green Bay Packers – 4:25 PM ET – FOX
  10. Sun, Nov. 15 – vs. Detroit Lions (Munich, Germany) – 9:30 AM ET – FOX
  11. Sun, Nov. 22 – BYE WEEK
  12. Sun, Nov. 29 – at Los Angeles Chargers – 8:20 PM ET – NBC/Peacock
  13. Sun, Dec. 6 – vs. Buffalo Bills – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
  14. Thu, Dec. 10 – vs. Minnesota Vikings – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
  15. Mon, Dec. 21 – at Kansas City Chiefs – 8:15 PM ET – ESPN/ABC
  16. Sun, Dec. 27 – at New York Jets – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  17. Sat, Jan. 2 or Sun, Jan. 3 – vs. Denver Broncos – TV TBA
  18. 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.

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