Sunday Night Football 2026: Full Schedule, Streaming Guide, and Latest News
The 2026 Sunday Night Football schedule is here, and it promises another season of primetime drama. Every SNF game will air at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock, starting with the NFL Kickoff Game on September 9, 2026, when the New England Patriots visit the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks edged the Patriots 13-10 in that opener. Week 1 continues on September 13 with the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants, where the Giants won 28-20. In Week 2, the Indianapolis Colts travel to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, September 20, kicking off at 8:20 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. The Chiefs prevailed 33-30 in overtime. Looking ahead, Week 3 features the Los Angeles Rams at the Denver Broncos on September 27, followed by the Detroit Lions at the Carolina Panthers on October 4. nnAs the season progresses, the primetime slate only gets bigger. Week 5 brings the Baltimore Ravens to Atlanta to face the Falcons on October 11, and Week 6 pits the Dallas Cowboys against the Green Bay Packers on October 18. The Kansas City Chiefs return in Week 7 to take on the Seattle Seahawks on October 25, while Week 8 sees the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Washington Commanders on November 1. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Chicago to face the Bears in Week 10 on November 8, and the Pittsburgh Steelers battle the Cincinnati Bengals on November 15. The annual NFL International Game in Mexico City will be a special Sunday Night Football presentation on November 22, featuring the Minnesota Vikings against the San Francisco 49ers. Thanksgiving Night, November 26, will showcase the Kansas City Chiefs at the Buffalo Bills. Week 12 wraps up the listed matchups with the New England Patriots on the road against an opponent to be determined. nnFlexible scheduling adds intrigue to the final weeks. In Week 16, two of the four designated matchups will be played on Saturday at 4:30 PM ET and 8:00 PM ET on NFL Network, with the remainder slotted for Thursday night (8:15 PM ET), Sunday afternoon (1:00
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