NFL Week 1 2026: Schedules and where to watch all the weekend games

The 2026 - 2027 season kicks off and this first week promises high-caliber games The 2026 - 2027 NFL season kicks off with a 16-game Week 1 ranging from conference matchups with a playoff feel to division rivalries steeped in history. With the standings starting from scratch, everything is yet to be written, and the first weekend of action sets the tone for what's to come. Here's the complete guide: who's playing, what time, and where to watch it. NFL Week 1 Games: Date, time, and where to watch Wednesday, September 9 New England Patriots - Seattle Seahawks Thursday, September 10 San Francisco 49ers - Los Angeles Rams Sunday, September 13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Cincinnati Bengals New Orleans Saints - Detroit Lions New York Jets - Tennessee Titans Baltimore Ravens - Indianapolis Colts Atlanta Falcons - Pittsburgh Steelers Chicago Bears - Carolina Panthers Cleveland Browns - Jacksonville Jaguars Buffalo Bills - Houston Texans Miami Dolphins - Las Vegas Raiders Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings Washington Commanders - Philadelphia Eagles Arizona Cardinals - Los Angeles Chargers Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants Monday, September 14 Denver Broncos - Kansas City Chiefs The can't-miss games of NFL Week 1 Chiefs vs Broncos at Arrowhead If there is one game that draws the spotlight in Week 1, it is the Kansas City Chiefs–Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. It is the final game of the week and brings with it the emotional weight of an AFC West rivalry, where every point can matter in the divisional race that unfolds throughout the entire season. The Chiefs rely on their usual backbone: QB Patrick Mahomes remains the engine of the offense, backed by veteran tight end Travis Kelce, one of the deadliest connections in the league over the past decade. In the backfield, Kenneth Walker III appears to provide balance to the ground attack, while through the air Rashee Rice and the speedy Xavier Worthy bring a vertical threat. Up front, the offensive line led by Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith looks to give Mahomes the time he needs. Arrowhead is one of the loudest stadiums in the league, and playing at home there is always a tangible advantage for Kansas City. Denver, for its part, comes in with the task of stealing a result in hostile territory from Week 1. Bills vs Texans in Houston The Houston Texans - Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium pits two organizations with serious ambitions against each other. Buffalo puts its franchise player on the field, quarterback Josh Allen, a player capable of deciding games both with his arm and his legs. Around him, running back James Cook carries the ground game, while the receiving corps led by Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and DJ Moore, plus tight end Dalton Kincaid, give Allen a full range of options. The line, with veterans like Dion Dawkins, protects the team's most valuable piece. Eagles vs Commanders at Lincoln Field At Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Eagles host the Washington Commanders in a direct NFC East clash. Philadelphia relies on quarterback Jalen Hurts and one of the most feared offensive duos in the league: running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, with tight end Dallas Goedert as an additional weapon in short-yardage areas. The monstrous offensive line, with Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson, is the envy of the league. Winning at home from the start would be a strong statement in a division that is often decided by small details.