CBS Sports prepares for an electrifying 2026 NFL season by broadcasting more than 100 regular-season games, including a wild card playoff game, a divisional playoff game, and the AFC Championship. All games will air on the CBS Television Network and be available for live streaming in local markets on Paramount+.

Following a record-breaking 2025 season, which marked the best regular season in its 67-year history, CBS achieved impressive viewership milestones:

• 21.252 million average viewers for the NFL's top overall package
• 25.827 million viewers for the national game at 4:25 PM ET
• 57.231 million viewers for the Thanksgiving matchup between the Chiefs and Cowboys

The 2026 schedule features thrilling matchups throughout the 18-week regular season. Key games include:

• Week 1 (Sept. 13): Ravens at Colts, Jets at Titans, Bills at Texans
• Week 3 (Sept. 27): Ravens at Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro at 4:25 p.m.
• Week 12 (Nov. 26): Bears at Lions on Thanksgiving
• Week 15 (Dec. 19): Bears at Bills at 8:20 p.m.

Fans can look forward to an action-packed season filled with exciting games, showcasing the best of the NFL on CBS.