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New England Patriots Regular Season Schedule
Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.
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| Week | Date | Matchup | Venue | Kickoff | Local TV | Ticket Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wed, Sep 9 | at Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | EverBank Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs New York Jets | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 22 | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Green Bay Packers | Gillette Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | FOX | $$ Standard |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | vs Detroit LionsNeutral site | FC Bayern Munich Stadium | 9:30 AM ET | FOX | $$$ Marquee |
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| 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Los Angeles Chargers | SoFi Stadium | 8:20 PM ET | NBC | $$$ Marquee |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Buffalo Bills | Gillette Stadium | 4:25 PM ET | CBS | $$ Standard |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | vs Minnesota Vikings | Gillette Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video | $$$ Marquee |
| 15 | Mon, Dec 21 | at Kansas City Chiefs | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN/ABC | $$$ Marquee |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | at New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM ET | CBS | $ Value |
| 17 | TBD | vs Denver Broncos | Gillette Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
| 18 | TBD | vs Miami Dolphins | Gillette Stadium | TBD | TBD | $$ Standard |
When is the New England Patriots bye week in 2026?
The New England Patriots have their scheduled bye week in Week 11 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
How many home games do the New England Patriots play in 2026?
The New England Patriots play 8 home games at Gillette Stadium, 8 road games, and 1 neutral site game(s) during the 17-game 2026 regular season.
Where do the New England Patriots play their home games?
The New England Patriots play their home matchups at Gillette Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.
What TV channels broadcast New England Patriots games in 2026?
New England Patriots games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including NBC, CBS, Prime Video, FOX, ESPN/ABC, TBD.
Can New England Patriots game times or dates change?
Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.
Season Breakdown and Key Matchups
The New England Patriots play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 11. The season opens at Seattle Seahawks and concludes vs Miami Dolphins.
This schedule tracker includes 15 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.
Opening Matchups
- Week 1: at Seattle Seahawks
- Week 2: vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 3: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Broadcast and Travel Notes
- Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
- Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.
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