The Patriots aim to defend their AFC title in 2026. Here's everything to know about New England's schedule and who they will play this season.

That is what happens for a team that makes the Super Bowl in head coach Mike Vrabel's first season with the position and quarterback Drake Maye's second season in the league. And now the duo knows the schedule they will face with expectations dialed up after coming one win short of championship glory last season.

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The NFL schedule release has sparked excitement for the 2026 season, delivering a loaded slate of matchups. Teams, media members, and fans have already started analyzing schedules and mapping out expectations for the year ahead.

The NFL released its schedule for the 2026 football season as the road to Super Bowl LXI in 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ramps up. Over 18 weeks, the 32 football teams will face each other in their quest for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The NFL announced 2026 schedules for all 32 teams on Thursday, setting the stage for an ascent into summer and the the start of the ‘26 season in early September. A Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will open the new campaign on Wednesday,

The 2026 NFL schedule has been released, from Week 1 to Week 18. Here's a printable grid with every game for every team on the calendar.