2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule
The 2026 NFL season kicks off with an exciting opening week featuring classic rivalries, playoff contenders, and a special international game in Australia. Fans in the USA will see several marquee teams in action, including the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs. Prime-time matchups and divisional battles should make Week 1 one of the most anticipated openings in recent years.
The international spotlight will shine on the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams at Melbourne Cricket Ground, while Monday and Tuesday night games feature huge NFC East and AFC West clashes to close the opening week.
2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule (ET)
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- New England Patriots @ Seattle Seahawks – 8:20 PM ET
Thursday, September 10, 2026
- San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Rams – 8:35 PM ET
Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 PM ET
- New Orleans Saints @ Detroit Lions – 1:00 PM ET
- New York Jets @ Tennessee Titans – 1:00 PM ET
- Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 PM ET
- Atlanta Falcons @ Pittsburgh Steelers – 1:00 PM ET
- Chicago Bears @ Carolina Panthers – 1:00 PM ET
- Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:00 PM ET
- Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans – 1:00 PM ET
- Miami Dolphins @ Las Vegas Raiders – 4:25 PM ET
- Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings – 4:25 PM ET
- Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles – 4:25 PM ET
- Arizona Cardinals @ Los Angeles Chargers – 4:25 PM ET
- Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants – 8:20 PM ET
Monday, September 14, 2026
- Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs – 8:15 PM ET
Note: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.