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 2026Week 1TBD vs. Seahawks on Wednesday in season opener49ers vs. Rams in Australia on Thursday (announced)Cowboys at Giants on “Sunday Night Football” (announced)Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Week 11Week 12Week 13Week 14Week 15Week 16Week 17Week 18