Get ready, football fans: the 2026 NFL schedule release is almost here.
Although teams have known their opponents for the upcoming season since the end of the 2025 regular season, the question of when they’ll face off will soon be answered.
So, when can fans expect to see the official 2026 NFL schedule? Here’s what to know.
When does the 2026 NFL schedule come out?
While select primetime and international games have already been announced, the official NFL schedule will be revealed May 14 at 8 p.m. ET.
Where to watch 2026 NFL schedule release
Football fans can watch the unveiling of the NFL schedule live Thursday. Here’s how.
Watch the 2026 NFL schedule realse on Fubo
Have any of the Bengals’ 2026 games been announced?
Yes. The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to the Spanish capital for a regular-season NFL game, the league announced May 12.
The Bengals will be the visiting team Nov. 8 at 9:30 a.m. ET against the Atlanta Falcons, when the teams play in Madrid, Spain. Cincinnati and Atlanta will play at the famed Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the iconic home of Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid CF. It played host to the NFL in 2025.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When does the NFL schedule come out? Time, channel for 2026 unveiling
Reporting by Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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