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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks on during Super Bowl LX Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on February 02, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
The 2026 NFL schedule is here!
On Thursday night, the NFL released the entire slate of games for next season, which includes all 17 of the New England Patriots‘ regular-season matchups.
Here is the full Patriots schedule:
Week 1: Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts, 7:30 p.m., Thurs. Aug. 13
Week 2: Patriots vs Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m., Sat. Aug. 22
Week 3: Patriots at Cleveland Browns, 8 p.m., Thurs. Aug. 27
When: Sept. 9 (WED) at 8:20 p.m. ET
A Super Bowl rematch to kick things off! The Patriots and the Seahawks will be facing off in the first game of the regular season, with New England having to watch Seattle raise the banner on Wednesday night.
When: Sept. 20 (SUN) at 1:00 p.m. ET
Last season, the Steelers came to Gillette Stadium in Week 4 and got the win. The Patriots went on to put together an impressive win streak after that, getting 10 victories in a row, but playing Pittsburgh so early will give them a chance to rewrite history and put that disappointing loss truly in the past.
When: Sept. 27 (SUN) at 1:00 p.m. ET
Both teams have talented quarterbacks, so it will be a true duel between Drake Maye and Trevor Lawrence. The Jaguars have a talented roster behind Lawrence as well, but so do the Patriots. This will truly be a game of which teams play better that day.
When: Oct. 4 (SUN) at 1:00 p.m. ET
The Patriots will face their division rivals early this year, setting the tone for who will likely win the division. And with that, New England will have to go to Buffalo’s new stadium and play in front of Bills Mafia.
When: Oct. 11 (SUN) at 1:00 p.m. ET
While Las Vegas didn’t have the best 2025 season, they were able to secure the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and got themselves quarterback Fernando Mendoza. So, the Patriots will get to face off against the rookie and see what he can do.
When: Oct. 18 (SUN) at 1:00 p.m. ET
Another divisional matchup so early that will help set the tone, especially heading into a key game against a playoff-caliber team the next week.
When: Oct. 22 (THUR) at 8:15 p.m. ET
Drake Maye vs. Caleb Williams in a primetime game will be must-see television.
When: Nov. 1 (SUN), 4:25 p.m. ET
Things will be looking a little different in Miami as Tua Tagovailoa is no longer the quarterback, as all signs point to the Patriots defense going up against Malik Willis.
When: Nov. 8 (SUN) at 4:25 p.m. ET
This will be a fun game to watch as wide receiver Romeo Doubs will be going up against his former team.
When: Nov. 15 (SUN) at 9:30 a.m. ET
The Patriots are headed overseas and will have their hands full when playing the Lions in Munich in Week 10.
When: Nov. 29 (SUN) at 8:20 p.m. ET
Could this be a teaser for what’s to come? SoFi Stadium is where the Super Bowl will be taking place next season, but the Patriots will head over there earlier for a Week 12 game against the Chargers.
When: Dec. 6 (SUN) at 4:25 p.m. ET
Josh Allen vs. Drake Maye PT 2! And depending on how the AFC East is looking, this could be the game that serves as the tiebreaker if needed in deciding the division winner.
When: Dec. 10 (THUR) at 8:15 p.m. ET
The Vikings signed Kyler Murray this offseason, but they also still have J.J. McCarthy. So, who will be at quarterback when the arrived in Foxborough?
When: Dec. 21 (MON) at 8:15 p.m. ET
Drake Maye vs. Patrick Mahomes will be fun to watch, especially as there will be increased eyes on the Chiefs following Mahomes’ torn ACL that occurred in December.
When: Dec. 27 (SUN) at 1 p.m. ET
It may be two days after Christmas, but at least this is only a short flight.
When: TBD
An AFC Championship rematch right before the playoffs will be a fun one.
When: TBD
The Patriots will end the regular season against the Dolphins, hopefully having solidified a playoff spot, so they can use this as a week of rest.