Mark your calendars, football fans—the most anticipated event of the NFL's May calendar is officially locked in. The league has confirmed that the full 2026 regular-season schedules for all 32 teams will drop on Thursday, May 14, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Despite rumors swirling that the release might be delayed beyond mid-May, the NFL is sticking to its guns. Only the league could turn a simple schedule release into a must-watch spectacle, complete with leaks, social media buzz, and creative team reveals.

Expect a steady stream of schedule leaks throughout the day, building up to the official unveiling around 8 p.m. Eastern. NFL Network will broadcast the full slate for every team, but each franchise will also announce its own schedule on social media—often with a unique twist.

Schedule release day has become a fan favorite, thanks to teams getting creative with their announcements. In recent years, the Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers have stolen the show with hilarious video presentations, while others opt for dramatic, cinematic reveals. Once the dust settles, you'll even see rankings of the best schedule release videos across NFL circles.

While we don't have exact game times yet, each team's home and away opponents have been set since the end of the 2025 regular season, based on divisional standings. Here's what we do know: the regular season kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hosting a yet-to-be-determined opponent. The following night, Sept. 10, the San Francisco 49ers face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

International games are also heating up. The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, Sept. 27. Other matchups include the New Orleans Saints in Paris, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Commanders in London, the Detroit Lions in Germany, the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, Spain, and the 49ers heading to Mexico City. Exact dates for these contests are still to come.

And of course, Thanksgiving football is back with the usual suspects—the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys—hosting their traditional holiday games.

So, get ready for a whirlwind of leaks, laughs, and league-wide excitement. Whether you're planning your game-day wardrobe or just counting down to kickoff, May 14 is a date you won't want to miss.