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NFL Schedule 2026 - This Week's Fixtures, Kickoff Times, Venues and TV Broadcast
The 2026 NFL season runs across 18 weeks, with all 32 teams playing 17 regular-season games and receiving one bye week. Each week features games across several broadcast windows, from Thursday Night Football through the main Sunday slate and into Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football.
Below you can find the latest NFL schedule for Week 5, including every matchup, kickoff time, venue and US broadcaster - Kickoff times are listed in US Eastern Time (ET).
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NFL Schedule This Week
Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season begins on Thursday, October 8 and concludes with Monday Night Football on October 12.
There are 15 games scheduled this week, including a London matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs have their bye weeks.
NFL Week 5 Schedule, Kickoff Times and TV Broadcast
| Week | Game | Date / Kickoff Time | Venue | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys | Thu, Oct 8 – 8:15 PM ET | AT&T Stadium | Prime Video |
| Week 5 | Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun, Oct 11 – 9:30 AM ET | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London | NFL Network |
| Week 5 | Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Hard Rock Stadium | FOX |
| Week 5 | Las Vegas Raiders at New England Patriots | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Gillette Stadium | CBS |
| Week 5 | Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Caesars Superdome | FOX |
| Week 5 | Cleveland Browns at New York Jets | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | MetLife Stadium | CBS |
| Week 5 | Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Acrisure Stadium | CBS |
| Week 5 | Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Nissan Stadium | CBS |
| Week 5 | New York Giants at Washington Commanders | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Northwest Stadium | FOX |
| Week 5 | Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers | Sun, Oct 11 – 1:00 PM ET | Lambeau Field | FOX |
| Week 5 | Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers | Sun, Oct 11 – 4:05 PM ET | SoFi Stadium | CBS |
| Week 5 | Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals | Sun, Oct 11 – 4:25 PM ET | State Farm Stadium | FOX |
| Week 5 | San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks | Sun, Oct 11 – 4:25 PM ET | Lumen Field | FOX |
| Week 5 | Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons | Sun, Oct 11 – 8:20 PM ET | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | NBC |
| Week 5 | Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams | Mon, Oct 12 – 8:15 PM ET | SoFi Stadium | ESPN |
Week 5 Byes: Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs
Biggest NFL Games This Week
Week 5 includes several standout matchups across the schedule, beginning with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting the Dallas Cowboys for Thursday Night Football.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars then take the NFL back to London on Sunday morning. The game will be played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and kicks off at 9:30 AM ET, giving Week 5 an additional broadcast window before the regular Sunday afternoon slate begins.
Sunday Night Football sees the Baltimore Ravens visit the Atlanta Falcons, before the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams close the week at SoFi Stadium on Monday Night Football.
There are also important divisional games during the Sunday slate, including the Chicago Bears visiting the Green Bay Packers and the San Francisco 49ers travelling to face the Seattle Seahawks.
How Does the NFL Schedule Work?
The NFL regular season consists of 18 weeks, with each of the league's 32 teams playing 17 games and receiving one bye week.
Teams do not simply play a random selection of opponents. The NFL uses a scheduling formula to determine all 272 regular-season matchups.
Each team's 17-game schedule consists of:
- Six games against the other three teams in its division, with each opponent played once at home and once away.
- Four games against every team from another division within the same conference. The divisions rotate on a three-year cycle.
- Four games against every team from a division in the opposite conference. These divisions rotate on a four-year cycle.
- Two games against teams from the remaining divisions within the same conference that finished in the same divisional position the previous season.
- One game against a team from the opposite conference that finished in the same divisional position the previous season.
The system means divisional rivals meet twice every season while still ensuring teams regularly face opponents from across the rest of the NFL.
When Are NFL Games Played?
Most NFL games are played on Sundays, but the weekly schedule is spread across several major broadcast windows.
Thursday Night Football
Thursday Night Football generally opens each NFL week, with games kicking off at 8:15 PM ET. The majority of Thursday Night Football games are broadcast nationally on Prime Video.
Sunday Afternoon NFL Games
Sunday contains the largest number of NFL games. The main Sunday windows generally begin at 1:00 PM ET, followed by late-afternoon games at approximately 4:05 PM or 4:25 PM ET.
CBS and FOX carry the majority of Sunday afternoon games, with the exact network depending on the matchup and broadcast allocation.
Sunday Night Football
Sunday Night Football is the headline Sunday evening game and generally kicks off at 8:20 PM ET. Sunday Night Football is broadcast on NBC and is also available through Peacock.
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football traditionally closes the NFL week. Most Monday night games begin at 8:15 PM ET and are broadcast on ESPN, with selected games also appearing on ABC.
The NFL schedule can also include games outside these traditional windows, particularly around holidays, international games and later stages of the regular season.
NFL International Games in 2026
The NFL has expanded its international schedule significantly in 2026, with a record nine regular-season games being played outside the United States.
The 2026 International Games include games in London, Madrid, Melbourne, Mexico City, Munich, Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
London hosts three games across Weeks 4, 5 and 6, while 2026 also features the NFL's first regular-season games in Melbourne, Paris and Rio de Janeiro.
International games can create unusual kickoff times for US viewers, with European games typically beginning earlier than the standard Sunday afternoon NFL window.
How to Watch the NFL in 2026
NFL games are spread across several US television networks and streaming services throughout the season.
CBS and FOX carry the bulk of the Sunday afternoon schedule, while the major weekly primetime games have dedicated broadcast partners.
| NFL Broadcast | Main Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night Football | Prime Video |
| Sunday Afternoon | CBS / FOX |
| Sunday Night Football | NBC / Peacock |
| Monday Night Football | ESPN / ABC |
| Selected International Games | NFL Network |
| NFL RedZone | NFL RedZone |
NFL Schedule FAQ
- How many games are in an NFL season?
Each NFL team plays 17 regular-season games across an 18-week schedule. With 32 teams in the league, there are 272 regular-season games in total.
- How many NFL games are played each week?
A full NFL week normally contains 16 games when all 32 teams are playing. Once bye weeks begin, there are fewer games because some teams have the week off.
- What time do NFL games start?
Most Sunday NFL games kick off at 1:00 PM ET, 4:05 PM ET or 4:25 PM ET. Sunday Night Football generally starts at 8:20 PM ET, while Thursday Night Football and Monday Night Football commonly begin at 8:15 PM ET.
International, holiday and Saturday games can have different kickoff times.