Mark your calendars, football fans—the 2026 NFL regular season schedule is finally here! After months of speculation and anticipation, the league is officially dropping the full slate on Thursday night, giving us our first real look at the primetime showdowns, international matchups, holiday classics, and fierce rivalries that will define the upcoming season.

While the official reveal is set for 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 14, the rumor mill has already been working overtime. Some of the biggest games have already leaked, including a mouthwatering Thanksgiving Day clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. And for the first time ever, the NFL is serving up a Thanksgiving Eve game, with the Green Bay Packers taking on the Los Angeles Rams exclusively on Netflix.

Here’s how you can catch all the action live. ESPN and NFL Network will air the full Schedule Release special, complete with expert breakdowns of primetime games, Monday Night Football matchups, playoff rematches, and strength-of-schedule analysis. Streaming fans can tune in via Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers—perfect for cutting the cord without missing a beat.

But the leaks don’t stop there. Other rumored matchups include the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants on Sunday Night Football in Week 1, the Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football to open the season, and the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The league is also expected to unveil its full international slate, with games reportedly headed to London, Madrid, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, and Melbourne.

The 2026 season marks another major step in the NFL’s streaming revolution. Netflix is set to stream five games this year, while Prime Video remains the home of Thursday Night Football. Peacock, ESPN+, NFL+, and YouTube’s Sunday Ticket package will also carry games throughout the season.

So whether you’re planning your game-day wardrobe or just counting down the days until kickoff, Thursday night is your chance to see the full picture. Grab your favorite team gear, set your DVR, and get ready for a season that promises to be unforgettable.