The anticipation for the 2026 NFL regular season is building as fans prepare for the opening week of action. NFL Week 1 promises to deliver a series of thrilling matchups as teams strive to secure their first victory of the season.
This week’s schedule features a total of 16 games, taking place from Wednesday, September 9, through Monday, September 14. Among the notable contests, the New England Patriots will face off against the Seattle Seahawks, while the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Los Angeles Rams in a special game held in Melbourne, Australia. Additionally, the Dallas Cowboys will visit the New York Giants, and the Denver Broncos will challenge the Kansas City Chiefs.
For fans eager to catch all the action, here is a detailed breakdown of the NFL Week 1 schedule, including game times, television channels, and streaming options. All times listed are in Mountain Standard Time (MST), so be sure to adjust accordingly if you are in a different time zone.
Wednesday, September 9:
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks, 5:20 p.m., NBC (streaming available on Peacock)
Thursday, September 10:
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (Melbourne, Australia), 5:35 p.m., Netflix
Sunday, September 13 (Early Games):
Chicago Bears at Carolina Panthers, 10 a.m., FOX
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals, 10 a.m., FOX
New Orleans Saints at Detroit Lions, 10 a.m., FOX
Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans, 10 a.m., CBS
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts, 10 a.m., CBS
Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 10 a.m., CBS
Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 10 a.m., FOX
New York Jets vs. Tennessee Titans, 10 a.m., CBS
Sunday, September 13 (Late Games):
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Chargers, 1:25 p.m., CBS
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders, 1:25 p.m., FOX
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1:25 p.m., FOX
Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1:25 p.m., FOX
Sunday Night Football:
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants, 5:20 p.m., NBC (streaming available on Peacock)
Monday Night Football:
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs, 5:15 p.m., ESPN, ABC (streaming available on Fubo)
This opening week sets the stage for an exciting season ahead, with teams looking to establish momentum early on. Fans can look forward to high-stakes games and the emergence of new talent as the NFL season unfolds.
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