The 2026 NFL season is underway, with Week 1 featuring 16 games scheduled across Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday. This NFLTOTAL.COM guide includes the complete Week 1 schedule with game dates and kickoff times for viewers across the United States.
Completed games are listed with their final scores, while upcoming matchups show their scheduled kickoff times. U.S. times are provided in Central Time (CT), Eastern Time (ET) and Pacific Time (PT).
2026 NFL Week 1 Schedule
Wednesday, September 9
New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
CT: 7:20 PM
ET: 8:20 PM
PT: 5:20 PM
Final: New England Patriots 10-13 Seattle Seahawks
Thursday, September 10
San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams
CT: 7:35 PM
ET: 8:35 PM
PT: 5:35 PM
Final: San Francisco 49ers 27-7 Los Angeles Rams
Sunday, September 13
Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
Atlanta Falcons vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
New York Jets vs. Tennessee Titans
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans
CT: 1:00 PM
ET: 2:00 PM
PT: 11:00 AM
Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Chargers
CT: 4:25 PM
ET: 5:25 PM
PT: 2:25 PM
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
CT: 4:25 PM
ET: 5:25 PM
PT: 2:25 PM
Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders
CT: 4:25 PM
ET: 5:25 PM
PT: 2:25 PM
Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles
CT: 4:25 PM
ET: 5:25 PM
PT: 2:25 PM
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
CT: 8:20 PM
ET: 9:20 PM
PT: 6:20 PM
Monday, September 14
Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs
CT: 7:15 PM
ET: 8:15 PM
PT: 5:15 PM
NFL Week 1 Results
- Seattle Seahawks 13-10 New England Patriots
- San Francisco 49ers 27-7 Los Angeles Rams
What time are NFL games in the United States?
The U.S. schedule above includes Central Time (CT), Eastern Time (ET) and Pacific Time (PT), making it easy for NFL fans across the country to follow every Week 1 matchup.
The opening week features several marquee games, including Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans and Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs.
When does NFL Week 1 end?
Week 1 concludes on Monday, September 14, with the matchup between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
Check NFLTOTAL.COM for the complete 2026 NFL schedule, game times and results throughout the season.