The excitement builds right now. The National Football League will unleash the full 2026 NFL schedule this Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET. Fans have circled this date for months, and the wait ends with a live reveal that promises to set the tone for another unforgettable season.
You could almost hear the collective cheer from living rooms and bars across the country when the league dropped the news. The complete slate comes powered by AWS and hits screens on NFL Network, ESPN2, the ESPN App, and NFL+. Extra live coverage rolls out on the NFL Channel across FAST platforms including Amazon FireTV, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, and more.
The league keeps the momentum rolling. On Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m. ET during Good Morning Football on NFL Network, officials announce the remaining 2026 international matchups. This season delivers a record nine games spread across four continents, seven countries, and eight stadiums.
New frontiers open up in a big way. Melbourne, Australia, makes its NFL debut when the San Francisco 49ers take on the Los Angeles Rams at the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, hosts the Baltimore Ravens against the Dallas Cowboys inside the legendary Maracanã Stadium. Paris steps onto the stage for the first time at Stade de France. These matchups turn distant cities into football hotbeds overnight.
| Market | Stadium | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London, U.K. | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (2 games), Wembley Stadium (1 game) | Three total contests |
| Madrid, Spain | Bernabéu Stadium | Home of Real Madrid C.F. |
| Melbourne, Australia* | Melbourne Cricket Ground | 49ers vs. Rams – new market |
| Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio Banorte | Returning favorite |
| Munich, Germany | FC Bayern Munich Stadium | Strong European foothold |
| Paris, France* | Stade de France | New market debut |
| Rio de Janeiro, Brazil* | Maracanã Stadium | Ravens vs. Cowboys – new market |
Broadcast partners start teasing select games next week. Then the full 2026 NFL schedule lands with every opponent, site, and kickoff time. NFL.com and the NFL app deliver clean team-by-team breakdowns the moment it drops. Head there for the complete weekly view.
Tickets become available fast after the reveal. Visit NFL.com/tickets and book through Ticketmaster, SeatGeek, or Sports Illustrated Tickets – all part of NFL Ticket HQ. The rush will be real.
Crafting 272 regular-season games takes serious brainpower. The NFL weighs roughly a quadrillion possible combinations and more than 26,000 factors – stadium availability, travel demands, prime-time slots, competitive balance, and division rivalries. AWS steps in with high-performance computing to sort it all and deliver the fairest, most exciting lineup possible. The result feels seamless to fans even though the math behind it is mind-bending.
Fans planning road trips or international adventures get a new perk this year. The NFL.com schedule page now includes a simple hotel button that links straight to the nearest Marriott Bonvoy property. Book your stay in seconds and turn every away game into a smooth, comfortable experience. No more last-minute scrambles for rooms near the stadium.
Stay ahead of the ticket drops and travel details for these historic matchups. Head to the dedicated pages and get on the list:
The 2026 season stretches football farther than ever. The schedule release kicks everything off in style. Set those reminders, grab the snacks, and get ready for what comes next.
