Details about the upcoming 2026-2027 NFL season have been gradually revealed over recent weeks. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Denver Broncos in the first Monday Night Football game of the season. The cities hosting this year's international games have also been confirmed, including London, Rio de Janeiro, and Melbourne.
More schedule information is expected daily this week, but the full game schedule will be officially announced on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET. Live broadcasts will air on NFL Network, ESPN2, and NFL+.
You can follow along here for live daily team and schedule updates. To learn how to watch the primetime schedule release, continue reading.
How to watch the 2026-2027 NFL schedule announcement
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV channels: NFL Network, ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN+, NFL+
When is the complete NFL season schedule being released?
The 2026-2027 NFL schedule will be announced in full on Thursday, May 14, at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is the announcement on?
The announcement will be broadcast on NFL Network and ESPN2.
Where to stream the announcement?
Streaming options include services like DirecTV and Fubo. The schedule release will also be available on the ESPN App and NFL+.
ESPN
The ESPN app offers thousands of exclusive live events, studio shows, and series. ESPN Unlimited costs $29.99/month or $299.99/year. ESPN Select provides on-demand content for $12.99/month or $129.99/year.
DirecTV
DirecTV's Choice tier (currently $104.98/month for first three months) includes NFL Network and ESPN. It also comes with free ESPN Unlimited. A free trial is available.
YouTube TV
$67.99/month for 3 months at YouTube TV.
Who is hosting the NFL schedule announcement?
ESPN and NFL Network will broadcast a two-hour special hosted by Laura Rutledge. Analysts Dan Orlovsky, Peter Schrager, and Andrew Hawkins will react to key matchups, including the full Monday Night Football and NFL Network schedules.