Details about the upcoming 2026-2027 NFL season have been trickling out over the past few weeks, and we already know that the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Denver Broncos in the first Monday Night Football matchup of the season, and the cities hosting this year’s international games have also been confirmed as London, Rio de Janeiro, Munich, Mexico City, Paris, Madrid and Melbourne.
More information about the schedule is expected to drop daily this week, but the full schedule of games will be officially announced this Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET, with live broadcasts on NFL Network, ESPN2, and NFL+.
You can follow along here for live daily team and schedule updates as they drop, but to learn how to watch the primetime schedule release, read on.
How to watch the 2026-2027 NFL schedule announcement
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 8 p.m. ET (1 a.m. UK time Friday 15th May)
TV channel(s): NFL Network, ESPN2
DAZN NFL Game Pass subscribers can watch the full live reveal and analysis of the 2026 NFL schedule, including the London and other international games.
Streaming: ESPN+, NFL+, DAZN NFL Game Pass
When is the complete NFL season schedule being released?
The 2026-2027 NFL schedule will be announced in its entirety on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET / (1 a.m. UK time Friday 15th May).
What channel is the 2026-2027 NFL season schedule announcement on?
The 2026-2027 NFL schedule announcement will be broadcast on the NFL Network and ESPN2.
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Until the full schedule is released, only certain details are confirmed:
- 17-game opponents for all 32 teams are already set.
- 9 international games are finalized, including matchups in London, Rio de Janeiro, Munich, Madrid, Paris, Melbourne, and Mexico City.
Key Dates for the 2026-27 Season
Even before the full schedule drops, several major dates are locked in:
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Regular Season Opener: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in Seattle
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Super Bowl LXI: Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
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The Detroit Lions: are playing in Munich, Germany on November 15, which will be Week 10 of the upcoming season.