NFL Schedule December 2026
NFL schedule 2026: This week is Week 8: 13 games from Sunday, November 1 to Monday, November 2, listed first below with kickoff times and TV channels. The 2026 NFL regular season runs from September 9, 2026 to January 10, 2027 over 18 weeks: 272 games, 17 for each of the 32 teams, with one bye week each. Pick a month, or a team to see only its games. Kickoff times are Eastern Time with your own time underneath; the TV channel is listed for every game, and results appear as soon as games end.
Times are Eastern (ET); your local time shows under each upcoming game. Tap a game for its preview, TV channel and box score.
December 2026 NFL Schedule 62 games
Thursday, December 3Week 131 game
Sunday, December 6Week 1312 games
- 1:00 PM
Jaguars@
BearsLocal TV - 1:00 PM
Packers@
SaintsLocal TV - 1:00 PM
Lions@
FalconsLocal TV - 1:00 PM
Chargers@
BuccaneersLocal TV - 1:00 PM
49ers@
GiantsLocal TV - 1:00 PM
Commanders@
TitansLocal TV - 1:00 PM
Bengals@
BrownsLocal TV - 4:05 PM
Dolphins@
BroncosLocal TV - 4:05 PM
Eagles@
CardinalsLocal TV - 4:25 PM
Panthers@
VikingsLocal TV - 4:25 PM
Bills@
PatriotsLocal TV - 8:20 PM
Texans@
SteelersLocal TV
Monday, December 7Week 131 game
Thursday, December 10Week 141 game
Sunday, December 13Week 1413 games
- 1:00 PMSaints@PanthersLocal TV
- 1:00 PMTitans@LionsLocal TV
- 1:00 PMBears@DolphinsLocal TV
- 1:00 PM
Colts@EaglesLocal TV - 1:00 PMFalcons@BrownsLocal TV
- 1:00 PMBroncos@
JetsLocal TV - 1:00 PMTexans@CommandersLocal TV
- 1:00 PMBuccaneers@
RavensLocal TV - 4:05 PMChargers@
RaidersLocal TV - 4:25 PMGiants@
SeahawksLocal TV - 4:25 PM
Rams@49ersLocal TV - 4:25 PM
Chiefs@BengalsLocal TV - 8:20 PMBills@PackersLocal TV
Monday, December 14Week 141 game
Thursday, December 17Week 151 game
Saturday, December 19Week 152 games
Sunday, December 20Week 1512 games
- 1:00 PMBengals@PanthersLocal TV
- 1:00 PMDolphins@PackersLocal TV
- 1:00 PMBrowns@GiantsLocal TV
- 1:00 PMSaints@BuccaneersLocal TV
- 1:00 PMJaguars@TexansLocal TV
- 1:00 PMFalcons@CommandersLocal TV
- 1:00 PMColts@TitansLocal TV
- 1:00 PMRavens@SteelersLocal TV
- 4:05 PMJets@CardinalsLocal TV
- 4:25 PM
Cowboys@RamsLocal TV - 4:25 PMBroncos@RaidersLocal TV
- 8:20 PMLions@VikingsLocal TV
Monday, December 21Week 151 game
Thursday, December 24Week 161 game
Friday, December 25Week 163 games
Sunday, December 27Week 167 games
Monday, December 28Week 161 game
Tuesday, December 29Week 164 games
Thursday, December 31Week 171 game
No games match this month.
2026 NFL Season Key Dates
- Sep9Kickoff GameWednesday, 2026Patriots at SeahawksDone
- Nov26ThanksgivingThursday, 20263 gamesIn 29 days
- Dec25Christmas DayFriday, 20263 gamesIn 58 days
- Jan10Regular Season EndsSunday, 2027Week 18 decides the 14 playoff teamsIn 74 days
- Jan16–18Wild Card RoundSat–Mon, 20276 games, seeds 2-7In 80 days
- Jan23–24Divisional RoundSat–Sun, 20274 gamesIn 87 days
- Jan31Conference ChampionshipsSunday, 2027AFC and NFC title gamesIn 95 days
- Feb14Super Bowl LXISunday, 2027SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California · ABC and ESPNIn 109 days
NFL Schedule FAQ
What is the NFL schedule this week?
Week 8 runs from Sunday, November 1 to Monday, November 2 with 13 games, with 49ers, Giants, Packers, Panthers, Saints and Texans on bye. Prime time: Sunday: Eagles at Commanders (NBC, Peacock); Monday: Bears at Seahawks (ESPN, ESPN Deportes). Every game, kickoff time and TV channel is on the Week 8 schedule page.
When does the 2026 NFL season start?
The 2026 regular season starts on September 9, 2026 with the Kickoff Game.
When does the 2026 NFL regular season end?
The last regular-season games are on January 10, 2027. The playoffs start the following weekend.
How many games are in an NFL season?
Each team plays 17 regular-season games over 18 weeks, with one bye week, for 272 games in all. Teams alternate between eight and nine home games from year to year.
What is a bye week?
The one week in the regular season when a team does not play. Every team has one, and they fall between the middle and late weeks of the season.
What is flex scheduling?
Late in the season the NFL can move games into or out of prime time (Sunday, Monday and some Thursday nights) and change Sunday kickoff times, so the best games get the national windows. Times on this page update when that happens.
How can I see one team's schedule?
Pick the team in the Team menu above; the choice stays while you change months. Each team page also has its full 17-game schedule with TV channels and results.
Are NFL game times in Eastern Time?
Yes. Every kickoff is listed in Eastern Time, with your own local time shown under each upcoming game.