The day that may be the most NFL of all days on the NFL calendar has arrived.
It’s officially schedule release day.
That’s right, it’s the day teams like the Browns officially learn the order of the opponents they’ll play. Those opponents, mind you, have been known since at least January, and some even longer than that.
There’s always some interesting things you can learn from this day. A trip to Tampa or Jacksonville can be a lot different in September than December, or if a game may actually end up on prime time.
Follow along here as rumors and leaks come out throughout the day leading up to the 8 p.m. release:
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What time is NFL schedule release?
The NFL will release the 2025 schedule at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, May 14.
What channel is NFL schedule release on?
Live coverage and analysis of the schedule reveal will be televised on NFL Network, ESPN2 and the ESPN app and NFL+ at 8 p.m. ET.
Who is on the Cleveland Browns’ 2026 schedule?
The Browns play the following teams at home:
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The Browns are scheduled to play the following teams on the road:
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Here’s the full list of nine international games being played in 2026:
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns schedule updates, leaks ahead of 2026 NFL schedule release
Reporting by Chris Easterling, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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