The National Football League is preparing to disclose its complete schedule for the 2026 season on Thursday, May 14th, charting the course for all teams leading up to Super Bowl LXI, which will be held in Inglewood, California. Anticipation is building as the league's broadcast partners are expected to gradually unveil specific game pairings in the days preceding the official announcement, with all nine record-setting international games slated for revelation by Wednesday.
The 2026 season is scheduled to commence on a Wednesday, September 9th, with the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks, hosting their inaugural game against an as-yet-unnamed adversary. A significant highlight of the season will be the NFL's first-ever game in Australia, where the Los Angeles Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne on Friday morning, Australian time. This season will also feature three games in London—two at Tottenham Hotspur's stadium and one at Wembley Stadium—along with contests in Paris, France; Mexico City; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Munich, Germany; and Madrid, Spain, showcasing the league's ambitious global expansion. The full schedule release will be televised on NFL Network, ESPN2, and accessible via the ESPN app, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The championship game, Super Bowl LXI, is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, home to both the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. This marquee event will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN, culminating a season that not only tests athletic prowess but also celebrates the sport's growing international appeal. The expansion of NFL games to new territories underscores a commitment to fostering a global community of fans, showcasing American football's dynamic spirit across continents.