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Here's the full Sunday Night Football schedule for 2026 NFL season

Nbcwashington · · 416 words · By Sanjesh Singh
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25 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The NFL released its highly anticipated schedule for the 2026 season”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that the 2026 NFL season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026. Additionally, cross-references from Nypost and Nbcwashington confirm the release of the schedule.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL season is scheduled to be the 107th season of the National Football League (NFL). The regular season is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, and will end on January 10, 2027. The play…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Super Bowl LX was an American football game played to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2025 season. The National Football Conference (NFC) champion Seattle Seahawks…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_LX
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 NFL draft was the 91st annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The event was held in Pittsburgh on April 23–25. The time between first-ro…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_draft
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“Opening the Sunday Night Football broadcasts are the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.”
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Multiple web search results and a cross-reference from Nypost confirm that the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are opening the season in a prime-time rematch.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New England Patriots' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their second under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf, their first under head coach Mike …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_England_Patriots_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New England Patriots' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their third under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and their second under head coac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_England_Patriots_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New England Patriots (colloquially known as the Pats) are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Patriots
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“The two will meet in a Super Bowl LX rematch on a special broadcast to kick off the season on Wednesday, Sept. 9.”
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Multiple sources confirm the game is a rematch of Super Bowl LX (where Seattle defeated New England) and is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New England Patriots' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their third under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and their second under head coac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_England_Patriots_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New England Patriots (colloquially known as the Pats) are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Patriots
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New England Patriots' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their second under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf, their first under head coach Mike …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_England_Patriots_seas…
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“Kickoff: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks -- Wednesday, Sept. 9”
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Confirmed by Nypost and multiple web search results that the game is New England at Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New England Patriots' 56th in the National Football League (NFL), their 66th overall, their second under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf, their first under head coach Mike …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_England_Patriots_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New England Patriots' 57th in the National Football League (NFL), their 67th overall, their third under de facto general manager Eliot Wolf and their second under head coac…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_England_Patriots_seas…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New England Patriots (colloquially known as the Pats) are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Patriots
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“Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants -- Sunday, Sept. 13”
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Both Flipboard and Nypost independently report that the Dallas Cowboys play at the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, on Sunday Night Football.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — AT&T Stadium (also known as Dallas Stadium) is a retractable roof stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. It serves as the home of the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL), and was…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT&T_Stadium
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Dallas Cowboys' 67th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. They will attempt to improve on their 7–9–1 record from 2…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Dallas_Cowboys_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (often abbreviated as DCC, and officially nicknamed "America's Sweethearts", and sometimes referred to as the Dallas Cowgirls, especially during the 1970s) are the Nati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_Cowboys_Cheerleaders
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“Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs -- Sunday, Sept. 20”
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While Yahoo Sports mentions a matchup between the Colts and Chiefs, there is no specific date (Sept 20) confirmed across multiple independent news sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum discusses the team's matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/colts-patrick-mahomes-chiefs…
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web search NEUTRAL — For more on Kansas City visit Chiefs Wire.
https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Kansas City Chiefs. 2026 opponents. Home.The Chiefs played a league-high seven primetime games in 2025. After a 6-11 season and possible Chiefs fatigue from viewers, there's a very good chance that Ka…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…
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“Week 3: Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos -- Sunday, Sept. 27”
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The provided evidence consists of generic ticket sites (Vivid Seats) and general league pages (ESPN, NFL.com) without the specific date or matchup confirmation for Sept 27.
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web search NEUTRAL — Buy Denver Broncos tickets at Vivid Seats - 100% Buyer Guarantee. Explore the 2026 complete season schedule, seating charts, and more.
https://www.vividseats.com/denver-broncos-tickets--sports-nf…
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web search NEUTRAL — The complete 2026 NFL season schedule on ESPN. Includes game times, TV listings and ticket information for all NFL games.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest Los Angeles Rams news. Find news, video, standings, scores and schedule information for the Los Angeles Rams.
https://www.nfl.com/teams/los-angeles-rams/
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“Week 4: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers -- Sunday, Oct. 4”
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Only 'Pride Of Detroit' reports the Lions at Panthers matchup on Oct 4 as a 'rumor' or report; other sources are generic ticket pages.
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web search NEUTRAL — NFL schedule 2026: Detroit Lions add at least 3 more primetime games.The other rumored Lions primetime game will be on the road. The Carolina Panthers will reportedly host the Lions in Week 4 for a “S…
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/164451/nfl…
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web search NEUTRAL — Carolina Panthers Schedule and Ticket Prices. Carolina Panthers Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2026 Carolina Panthers dates. For all available tickets and to find events near you, scr…
https://www.vividseats.com/carolina-panthers-tickets--sports…
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web search NEUTRAL — 4:30 pm. NFL 2025-2026 / Postseason.Carolina Panthers.
https://nflplayoffpass.com/tournament/nfl-2025-2026/
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“Week 5: Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons -- Sunday, Oct. 11”
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The evidence provided includes generic ticket sites and a CBS Sports 'wish list' article, but no factual confirmation of the Ravens at Falcons game on Oct 11.
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web search NEUTRAL — The complete 2026 NFL season schedule on ESPN. Includes game times, TV listings and ticket information for all NFL games.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule
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web search NEUTRAL — Atlanta Falcons tickets are available on StubHub from $17. Regular tickets, VIP tickets, and Atlanta Falcons's schedule for the 2020 NFL season.
https://www.stubhub.com/atlanta-falcons-tickets/performer/60…
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web search NEUTRAL — Atlanta Falcons. Baltimore Ravens.Atlanta Falcons. Schedule wish: Favorable follow-ups after international games. The 49ers face the Rams in Australia in Week 1 before playing in Mexico City in Week 1…
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-release…
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“Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers -- Sunday, Oct. 18”
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Only Gametime (a ticket reseller) lists the Cowboys at Packers matchup. No official news or league sources corroborate the Oct 18 date.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lions 37, Packers 30: Instant analysis of Green Bay’s Week 18 loss.
https://packerswire.usatoday.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — ESPN has the full 2025 Green Bay Packers Postseason NFL schedule. Includes game times, TV listings and ticket information for all Packers games.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/schedule/_/name/gb
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web search NEUTRAL — Get Green Bay Packers tickets for the 2026-2027 season, and score cheap last-minute Green Bay Packers ticket deals. Best Price Guarantee on 100% authentic tickets.Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers. …
https://gametime.co/green-bay-packers-tickets/performers/nfl…
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“Week 7: Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks -- Sunday, Oct. 25”
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“Week 8: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders -- Sunday, Nov. 1”
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“Week 9: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears -- Sunday, Nov. 8”
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“Week 10: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals -- Sunday, Nov. 15”
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“Week 11: Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers in Mexico City -- Sunday, Nov. 22”
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“Week 12: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night -- Thursday, Nov. 26”
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“Week 12: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers -- Sunday, Nov. 29”
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“Week 13: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers -- Sunday, Dec. 6”
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“Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers -- Sunday, Dec. 13”
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“Week 15: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings -- Sunday, Dec. 20”
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“Week 16: Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys -- Sunday, Dec. 27”
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“Week 17: Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers -- Sunday, Jan. 3”
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“Week 18: TBD - Sunday, Jan. 10”
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“Sunday Night Football broadcasts typically begin at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT.”
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“Sunday Night Football is broadcast on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock.”
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