The National Football League unveiled its complete 2026 regular season schedule on Thursday night, highlighting nine international matchups and several high-profile reunions.
The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with a Super Bowl LX rematch as the Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots.
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International play begins the following day, Thursday, September 10, when the Los Angeles Rams face the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia.
Key Dates and Matchups
Thanksgiving traditions continue with a three-game lineup on Thursday, November 26, featuring the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and a night game between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.
This season also introduces the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game, pitting the Green Bay Packers against the Los Angeles Rams.
An NFC North rivalry resumes in Week 7 on October 25, when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers, following a sweep by Green Bay last season.
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Week 8 features a November 1 showdown between top quarterbacks Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills.
Later weeks focus on divisional races and personal reunions.
In Week 14, newly appointed Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski faces the Cleveland Browns, a team he guided for six seasons.
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel returns to Miami with the Los Angeles Chargers on December 27.
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Veteran running back Derrick Henry plays his first career game against the Tennessee Titans as a member of the Baltimore Ravens.
