The Patriots' path back to the Super Bowl will soon be revealed.
On Thursday night, the NFL will release the official schedule for the entire season. New England already knows which opponents it will face during the 2026 campaign, but it will finally see the full schedule with the usual divisional matchups, road trips and potential holiday games.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 NFL schedule release show.
How to watch NFL schedule release 2026: TV channel, live stream
The 2026 NFL schedule release show will air live on ESPN and NFL Network. The show will also be available to stream on fubo and the ESPN app.
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NFL schedule release 2026 date, time
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 8 p.m. ET
The NFL will reveal the full 2026 schedule on Thursday, May 14. The schedule release show will start at 8 p.m. ET and conclude at 10 p.m. ET.
Patriots list of 2026 opponents
Home opponents: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Broncos, Raiders, Packers, Vikings, Steelers
Away opponents: Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Bears, Lions, Chiefs, Chargers, Seahawks, Jaguars
Patriots 2025 schedule, results
Week Date Opponent Result
1 Sept. 7 vs. Raiders L, 20-13
2 Sept. 14 at Dolphins W, 33-27
3 Sept. 21 vs. Steelers L, 21-14
4 Sept. 28 vs. Panthers W, 42-13
5 Oct. 5 at Bills W, 23-20
6 Oct. 12 at Saints W, 25-19
7 Oct. 19 at Titans W, 31-13
8 Oct. 26 vs. Browns W, 32-13
9 Nov. 2 vs. Falcons W, 24-23
10 Nov. 9 at Buccaneers W, 28-23
11 Nov. 13 vs. Jets W, 27-14
12 Nov. 23 at Bengals W, 26-20
13 Dec. 1 vs. Giants W, 33-15
14 BYE — —
15 Dec. 14 vs. Bills L, 35-31
16 Dec. 21 at Ravens W, 28-24
17 Dec. 28 at Jets W, 42-10
18 Jan. 4 vs. Dolphins W, 38-10
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