The wait will finally be over for NFL fans as the NFL will announce the full 2026 regular season schedule tonight.
The official release time is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on May 14, 2026. The game will be streamed live on NFL+ and ESPN+ and can be viewed on NFL Network and ESPN2.
Ahead of the official announcement, leaks surrounding the high-profile matchups, including the season opener and Thanksgiving Day slate, have surfaced and taken the internet by storm.
The season starts with the Seattle Seahawks defending their Super Bowl title against the Patriots.
NFL Thanksgiving Games
According to Yahoo Sportsthe reported schedule is:
- Early game features Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions (CBS)
- Afternoon game: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (FOX)
- Nightcap includes Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills (NBC)
There are several reports going around that the Bills will host the Chiefs on Thanksgiving evening NBCas told by NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
For the first team in league history, the NFL is expanding its own holiday schedule to include a showdown on Thanksgiving Eve.
The first game on Wednesday night will see the Green Bay Packers take on the Los Angeles Rams. It will stream exclusively on Netflix.
According to CBS Sports, the Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, at 1:00 PM ET on CBS and Paramount.
Strength of the scheme
It is also reported that the Cleveland Browns will have the league’s easiest schedule based on opponents’ 2025 winning percentage (.429).
On the other hand, the Chicago Bears will struggle with a .550 winning percentage against opponents.
