NFL sets May 14 release for 2026 full game schedule
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Updated · Buccaneers.com · May 8
NFL sets May 14 release for 2026 full game schedule
16 articles · Updated · Buccaneers.com · May 8
The league said all 272 games over 18 weeks will be unveiled at 7:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network, including a record nine international games, Thanksgiving week and a Christmas tripleheader.
Previously announced fixtures include the Sept. 10 Melbourne opener between the 49ers and Rams, a Sept. 27 Rio game between the Ravens and Cowboys, and Seattle hosting the season opener on Sept. 9.
For Tampa Bay, opponents are already known but dates are not, with nine home games because the NFC hosts the interconference 17th games in 2026.
With a record nine international games, how will the league's global push affect competitive balance and player welfare this season?
As Netflix gets more exclusive games, is the NFL signaling a major shift away from traditional broadcast television?