Fans are buzzing as early leaks of the 2026 NFL schedule emerge ahead of its official release on Thursday night. The season kicks off with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the opener on Wednesday, September 9, marking a rare midweek start for the league.

One of the most anticipated highlights includes the Los Angeles Rams taking on the San Francisco 49ers in the first-ever NFL game held in Australia on Thursday night (Friday morning local time).

Additional key matchups in Week 1 feature:

• New York Giants hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football
• Kansas City Chiefs welcoming the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football

As the schedule continues to leak, here are some notable games for various teams:

• Arizona Cardinals: Schedule details pending
• Atlanta Falcons: November 8 vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Madrid, Spain) at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network
• Baltimore Ravens: September 27 vs. Dallas Cowboys (Rio de Janeiro) at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS
• Buffalo Bills: September 17 vs. Detroit Lions at 8:15 p.m. ET on Amazon
• New England Patriots: November 15 vs. Detroit Lions (Munich) at 9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network
• Minnesota Vikings: November 22 vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City) at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

As the complete slate becomes official, more detailed weekly schedules, dates, times, and TV/streaming information will be provided.