Tampa Bay Buccaneers TV Schedule 2026: Game Dates, Time, Channels, How to Watch, Live Stream, Locations Venues

Can a leaky ship really be fixed mid-voyage? Tampa Bay is about to find out.

The Buccaneers didn’t just stumble in 2025—they took on real damage. Injuries piled up, the defense slipped, and the roster’s age started to show in all the wrong ways. For the first time in the Todd Bowles era, they missed the playoffs, and it felt less like a bad week and more like a warning sign.

The offseason didn’t offer much comfort either.

Mike Evans is gone, off to San Francisco. Lavonte David retired. Two major pillars of the team are no longer in the picture, and what’s left is a roster that still has talent—but not much margin for error.

That’s where Baker Mayfield comes in. Tampa’s hopes now sit on his ability to steady things, keep the offense afloat, and buy time for a defense that’s trying to hold together through transition. It’s not a rebuild, but it’s not quite a contender either. It’s something in between—and those are usually the hardest teams to trust.

This feels like a true “prove it” season. Not just for players, but for the direction of the entire operation.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 TV Schedule: Dates, Game Times Today

WK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV VENUE

Week 1 (Sept. 13): at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m., Fox

Week 2 (Sept. 20): vs. Cleveland Browns – 1:00 p.m., CBS

Week 3 (Sept. 27): vs. Minnesota Vikings – 4:05 p.m., Fox

Week 4 (Oct. 4): vs. Green Bay Packers – 1:00 p.m., Fox

Week 5 (Oct. 9): at Dallas Cowboys – 8:15 p.m., Prime Video (TNF)

Week 6 (Oct. 18): vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – 1:00 p.m., CBS

Week 7 (Oct. 25): at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m., Fox

Week 8 (Nov. 1): vs. Atlanta Falcons – 1:00 p.m., Fox

Week 9 (Nov. 8): at Chicago Bears – 8:20 p.m., NBC (SNF)

Week 10: BYE

Week 11 (Nov. 22): at Detroit Lions – 1:00 p.m., CBS

Week 12 (Nov. 30): vs. Carolina Panthers – 8:15 p.m., ESPN (MNF)

Week 13 (Dec. 6): vs. Los Angeles Chargers – 1:00 p.m., CBS

Week 14 (Dec. 13): at Baltimore Ravens – 1:00 p.m., Fox

Week 15 (Dec. 20): vs. New Orleans Saints – 1:00 p.m., Fox

Week 16: at Atlanta Falcons – TBD

Week 17: vs. Los Angeles Rams – TBD

Week 18: at New Orleans Saints – TBD

How to Get Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tickets?

To get Tampa Bay Buccaneers tickets, visit their official website or the NFL Ticket Exchange. Other options include third-party ticket sites like Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats, or SeatGeek.

For those wanting season tickets, you might be placed on a waiting list. Group tickets can be a good option for larger parties.

If you’re feeling spontaneous, you could try for tickets on game day outside the stadium, though it’s riskier.

Joining the team’s mailing list might give you access to special offers. Local radio stations and businesses may also have promotions or giveaways. Always be cautious to avoid counterfeit tickets.