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The NFL schedule release is one of the leagueβs biggest offseason events, and the 2026 slate is already beginning to take shape through official announcements, reported leaks and team-by-team rumors.
This live tracker will follow the latest NFL schedule release news, including confirmed games, reported matchups, international games, primetime windows, Thanksgiving and Christmas games, Week 1 updates and notable leaks as they surface.
Check back throughout the day for live updates as more of the 2026 NFL schedule becomes clear.
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1:59 p.m. EST -- Leaker says 49ers-Commanaders MNF Week 6
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1:57 p.m. EST -- Leaker Says Chiefs-Broncos in Week 8
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1:35 p.m. ET -- Schedule Leaker Suggests Full Week 1 Schedule
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1:34 p.m. EST -- Schedule Leaker Says Broncos-Rams Week 3 SNF
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1:32 p.m. EST -- Saints Reporter Suggests Team Will Get Primetime Game(s)
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1:27 p.m. EST -- NFL Media Lineup
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1:23 p.m. EST -- NFL Insider Further Contextualizes Bills-Broncos
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1:20 p.m. ET -- NFL Leaker Reports Christmas Day Broncos-Bills Game
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1:19 p.m. EST -- NFL Insider Points out Bengal Schedule
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1:18 p.m. EST -- Cleveland Browns Join the Fray
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12:54 p.m. EST -- Jacksonville Jaguars Get Into The Action
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12:53 p.m. EST -- Seahawks Reporter Takes a Guess
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12:43 p.m. EST -- Seattle Radio Host Guesses Primetime Games
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12:38 p.m. EST -- NFL Insider Reports Seahawks-Chiefs Week 7 Matchup
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12:32 p.m. EST -- Washington Commanders Social Team Putting in Work
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NFL Schedule Release Latest News
The NFL schedule release will reveal the full regular-season slate, including all weekly matchups, primetime games, international games, holiday games and key divisional showdowns.
Some games are typically announced before the full schedule comes out, while others surface through team reporters, national insiders and broadcast partners. This tracker will separate confirmed announcements from reported leaks as the day develops.
2026 NFL Schedule Leaks and Rumors
Schedule release day usually brings a steady stream of leaks before the league officially unveils the full slate. Some leaks come from credible team reporters or national NFL insiders, while others spread through fan accounts, local media or partial team schedule graphics.
The most important distinction is whether a game has been officially confirmed or merely reported. Confirmed games will be labeled as such, while unconfirmed matchups will be treated as reported, leaked or rumored until the NFL or one of the teams involved makes an official announcement.
When Does the NFL Schedule Come Out?
The full NFL schedule release is at 8 p.m. EST on May 14 and will be broadcast on NFL Network, ESPN 2 and the ESPN App and NFL+.
The release will finalize major pieces of the season, including Week 1 matchups, Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, Thursday Night Football, international games, Thanksgiving games, Christmas games and late-season divisional matchups.
What NFL Schedule Updates Are We Tracking?
This live tracker will follow several key categories of schedule news:
Confirmed NFL schedule announcements
Reported schedule leaks
Week 1 matchups
Primetime games
International games
Thanksgiving and Christmas games
Team-by-team schedule updates
Major changes to rumored matchups
As more information comes in, the live blog above will be updated with the latest confirmed news and notable reports.