NFL schedule release 2026 Date: How to watch, live stream, international games & More details.
If you've been waiting patiently for the NFL schedule to be released, you're not going to have to wait much longer. The release date isn't set in stone just yet, but the schedule will be coming out at some point in mid-May and it appears that the NFL is eyeing one of two or three dates.
In each of the past two years, the NFL has released the schedule on a Wednesday, so if the league sticks to that plan, then the release date will fall on May 13. However, the league did release the schedule on a Thursday in both 2022 and 2023, so May 14 could certainly be possibility this year. Either way, it seems pretty safe to assume that the schedule will be coming out one of those two days, so be sure to clear your calendar.
When will the 2026 NFL schedule be released? Date details
According to ESPN, the NFL is targeting a date between May 12 and May 14 to release the full schedule.
"Circle your calendars for the week of May 11th," Adam Schefter said on the latest episode of his podcast. "I would think that we'll get a schedule release announcement sometime around May 12th, May 13th, May 14th. Somewhere between Tuesday the 12th and Thursday the 14th."
How many international games are on the NFL schedule?
There are nine international games on the 2026 NFL schedule, an uptick from the seven international games on the calendar last year.
This year's nine games will take place across seven different countries: Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom. That's also an increase from last year, which featured five different countries represented on the NFL's international schedule.
Here's what the international schedule looks like so far:
Melbourne -- Rams vs. 49ers
Rio de Janeiro -- Cowboys vs. TBA
Paris -- Saints vs. TBA
Mexico City -- 49ers vs. TBA
London -- Jaguars vs. TBA (Wembley Stadium)
London -- Jaguars vs. TBA (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
London -- Commanders vs. TBA (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
Munich -- Lions vs. TBA
Madrid -- Falcons vs. TBA
Notes: There are a lot of rumors floating around about the international games, so let's cover those.
What can we expect out of the 2026 NFL schedule release?
The 2026 NFL schedule will bring with it endless drama and plenty of unique aspects, including:
The season starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, hosted by the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.
An NFL record nine international games, including the league’s first regular-season games in Australia and France.
Three Thanksgiving games.
A Black Friday game.
The possibility of Christmas Day games, with the holiday landing on a Friday.
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