NFL schedule leaks 2026: Tracking rumors, latest news ahead of official release originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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This NFL season, 285 games will be played to determine a Super Bowl champion. While the last 13 will have the most eyes on them, the first 272 are must-see TV.
From the Chiefs‘ shocking spiral and Bears‘ surprise division title run to thrilling moments like the Seahawks‘ unlikely two-point conversion against the Rams or the Ravens‘ missed field goal in Week 18, the 2025 season brought drama. 2026 promises to do the same, and a record nine international games mean the league is once again going global.
While much of the offseason remains ahead, the schedule release is upon us, and leaks are already underway as the NFL’s 2026 slate is pieced together.
The Sporting News is tracking the latest NFL schedule leaks before the full slate is officially released. Follow along below with all of the credible rumors.
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NFL schedule leaks 2026
Week 1
- TBD vs. Seahawks on Wednesday in season opener
- 49ers vs. Rams in Australia on Thursday (announced)
- Cowboys at Giants on “Sunday Night Football” (announced)
Week 2
- Lions at Bills on “Thursday Night Football” (announced)
Week 3
- Ravens vs. Cowboys in Brazil (announced)
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
- Eagles vs. Cowboys on Thanksgiving (announced)
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Week 18
NFL games without confirmed week
The NFL will have a record nine international games in 2026, but seven still don’t have a confirmed date:
- London: TBD vs. Commanders (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
- London: TBD vs. Jaguars (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
- London: TBD vs. Jaguars (Wembley Stadium)
- Paris: TBD vs. Saints (Stade de France)
- Munich: TBD vs. Lions (FC Bayern Munich Stadium)
- Madrid: TBD vs. Dolphins (Santiago Bernabeu Stadium)
- Mexico City: TBD vs. 49ers (Estadio Banorte)
The NFL is also hosting a Week 1 game between the Rams and 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, and a Week 3 game between the Ravens and Cowboys in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.