The countdown is on for Buffalo Bills fans: by Thursday at the latest, the full 2026 NFL schedule will be unveiled. But as is tradition, the league and its broadcast partners are already teasing key matchups and releasing tidbits throughout the week leading up to the big reveal. This May, the schedule release has become the NFL's premier event—and for Bills Mafia, it's the perfect time to start planning game-day gear and tailgate essentials.
We already know who Buffalo will face in 2026, thanks to the NFL's rotating opponent formula. The Bills will battle their AFC East rivals twice, take on the NFC North and AFC West, and face three second-place teams from 2025 after finishing second in their own division. The 17th game pits the AFC East against the NFC West, giving Buffalo a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.
Here's the full slate of opponents:
Home: Jets, Patriots, Dolphins, Lions, Bears, Chiefs, Chargers, Ravens
Away: Jets, Patriots, Dolphins, Broncos, Raiders, Packers, Vikings, Texans, Rams
According to Warren Sharp, who analyzed strength of schedule based on Vegas win total projections, Buffalo is poised for the 14th-easiest schedule in the league. That's good news for a team already favored to win the AFC East (-130 at FanDuel Sportsbook), with the best odds to make the playoffs in the conference (-330) and a strong Super Bowl contender at +1000.
As rumors heat up, we'll keep this post updated with the latest leaks and confirmed games. Here's what we've heard so far:
5/11: RUMOR (Not Confirmed) – Lions at Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 2
(Primetime games are bolded, nationally-televised games are in italics)
Week 1 — TBD
Week 2 — RUMOR: Lions at Bills — Thursday Night Football
Week 3 — TBD
Week 4 — TBD
Week 5 — TBD
Week 6 — TBD
Week 7 — TBD
Week 8 — TBD
Week 9 — TBD
Week 10 — TBD
Week 11 — TBD
Week 12 (Thanksgiving) — TBD
Week 13 — TBD
Week 14 — TBD
Week 15 — TBD
Week 16 — TBD
Week 17 — TBD
Week 18 — TBD
Stay tuned—we'll update this page as soon as new schedule details drop. In the meantime, get ready to rep the blue and red with your favorite Bills gear for every primetime matchup and road trip ahead!