The 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule gets underway in the preseason on August 15 when Buffalo hosts the Carolina Panthers at Highmark Stadium. From there the full 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule runs through a 17-game regular season, one bye week, and a mix of daytime, primetime, and holiday games that will shape the year for Josh Allen and company.
Here is every date, time, television network, and venue for the upcoming season.
2026 Buffalo Bills Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
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| Saturday | Carolina PanthersHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETLocal | ||
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| Saturday | at Cleveland BrownsHuntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00pm ETNFLN/Local | ||
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| Thursday | Pittsburgh SteelersHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 7:00pm ETNFLN/Local | ||
| Sunday | at Houston TexansReliant Stadium, Houston, TX | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Thursday | Detroit LionsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:15pm ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | Los Angeles ChargersHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | New England PatriotsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Monday | at Los Angeles RamsSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 8:15pm ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Sunday | at Las Vegas RaidersAllegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV | 4:25pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | Baltimore RavensHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Monday | at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | 8:15pm ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Sunday | at New York JetsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Miami DolphinsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | Kansas City ChiefsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:20pm ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | at New England PatriotsGillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 4:25pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Green Bay PackersLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI | 8:20pm ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Saturday | Chicago BearsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:20pm ETCBS | ||
| Friday | at Denver BroncosEmpower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO | 4:30pm ETNetflix | ||
| Sunday | at Miami DolphinsHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | New York JetsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results and What They Showed
Buffalo finished the preseason undefeated. The Bills beat Carolina 29-14 at home, handled Cleveland 31-7 on the road, and edged Pittsburgh 28-27 in the final exhibition game. Those results gave the coaching staff a solid look at depth and young talent before the real games began.
How the Regular Season Unfolds
The regular season opens on the road at Houston on September 13. Five days later the Lions come to Highmark Stadium for a Thursday night matchup on Prime Video. Home dates against the Chargers and Patriots follow, then the Bills hit the road for Monday night at the Rams and a Sunday afternoon game in Las Vegas.
After the October 25 bye, Buffalo hosts Baltimore, travels to Minnesota on Monday Night Football, visits the Jets, and welcomes Miami. Thanksgiving night brings Kansas City to Orchard Park under the lights on NBC/Peacock — one of the biggest home games on the calendar.
December stays demanding. The Bills go to New England, then face Green Bay on Sunday night at Lambeau. A home game against the Bears sits in the middle of the month, followed by a Christmas Day trip to Denver on Netflix. The season wraps with a road game at Miami and a home finale against the Jets (time still TBA and possibly flexed to Saturday).
Games That Stand Out
A few dates already feel bigger than the rest. The Thursday night home game against Detroit sets an early tone. Thanksgiving against the Chiefs will draw national attention. The Sunday night trip to Green Bay and the Christmas Day game in Denver both land in high-visibility windows. Division games against the Jets, Dolphins, and Patriots will decide a large part of the AFC East race.
How to Watch Every Bills Game
Most Sunday afternoon games will air on CBS or FOX depending on the regional package. Primetime slots are locked in on Prime Video, ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Netflix for the Christmas Day contest. Preseason games used a mix of local and NFL Network coverage. The final home game against the Jets is still listed as TBA, so check closer to January for the exact time and network.
What This Schedule Means for Buffalo
The 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule gives the team a mix of early home opportunities, tough road environments, and several national television windows. The midseason bye arrives at a useful point, and the late-season stretch includes enough high-stakes games to keep every week meaningful. How the Bills handle the primetime slate and the two meetings with each AFC East rival will go a long way toward determining their postseason path.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Buffalo Bills schedule start?
Preseason begins August 15 against Carolina. The regular season opens September 13 at Houston.
When is the Bills’ bye week?
Buffalo is off in Week 7 on October 25.
Which games are in primetime?
Detroit (Thursday Night), the Rams (Monday Night), Minnesota (Monday Night), Kansas City (Thanksgiving night), Green Bay (Sunday Night), Chicago (Saturday night), and Denver (Christmas Day).
How many home games do the Bills play?
Nine regular-season home games at Highmark Stadium, plus three preseason home contests.
