The 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule begins in the preseason on August 14 with a road game at the New York Jets.
This full 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule includes three exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, multiple primetime windows, and three potential flexed finales.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue.
2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
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| Preseason | ||||
| Friday | at New York JetsMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | 7:00pm ET ETNFLN/Local | ||
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| Saturday | Kansas City ChiefsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 7:30pm ET ETESPN App | ||
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| Friday | at Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | 7:30pm ET ETLocal | ||
| Sunday | at Cincinnati BengalsPaycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Cleveland BrownsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Minnesota VikingsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 4:05pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Green Bay PackersRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Thursday | at Dallas CowboysAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 8:15pm ET ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | Pittsburgh SteelersRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Carolina PanthersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Atlanta FalconsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Chicago BearsSoldier Field, Chicago, IL | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Bye Week | ||||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | at Detroit LionsFord Field, Detroit, MI | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Monday | Carolina PanthersRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 8:15pm ET ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | Los Angeles ChargersRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Baltimore RavensM&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | New Orleans SaintsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 1:00pm ET ETFOX | ||
| TBA or Sat Dec 26 | ||||
| Sunday | at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 2 | ||||
| Sunday | Los Angeles RamsRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 9 | ||||
| Sunday | at New Orleans SaintsCaesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results from the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule
Tampa Bay finished the preseason 2-1.
The Buccaneers opened with a 24-16 win at the New York Jets. They followed with a narrow 16-15 home victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and closed with a 19-0 loss at Jacksonville.
Those results gave the coaching staff a solid evaluation window before the regular season.
How the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule Unfolds
The Buccaneers open on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals.
They then host the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, and Green Bay Packers before traveling to Dallas for a Thursday Night Football contest. A home date against Pittsburgh follows, then a road trip to Carolina.
A home game against Atlanta comes next, followed by a Sunday night road contest at Chicago. The bye arrives on November 15.
After the break Tampa Bay visits Detroit, hosts Carolina on Monday Night Football, and welcomes the Los Angeles Chargers. Road games at Baltimore and a home date against New Orleans sit in mid-December.
The schedule closes with a road trip to Atlanta (still TBA), a home contest against the Los Angeles Rams (TBA), and a road finale at New Orleans (also TBA and possibly flexed).
Games That Stand Out on the Buccaneers Schedule 2026
Several dates already stand out.
The Thursday night trip to Dallas and the Sunday night contest at Chicago are clear primetime highlights. The Monday night home date against Carolina also lands in a high-visibility window.
The two meetings with Atlanta, the two against Carolina, and the two against New Orleans will heavily influence the NFC South race. Early home games against Minnesota and Green Bay, plus the late stretch of flexed contests, add further intrigue.
How to Watch Buccaneers Games
Most Sunday afternoon games air on FOX or CBS.
Primetime and special-window slots include Prime Video, NBC/Peacock, ESPN, and NFL Network for preseason. Multiple late-season games remain subject to flex scheduling.
Always check local listings closer to game week for updates. For official broadcast details, visit the NFL.com Buccaneers schedule or the team’s official site.
What the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule Means for Tampa Bay
The 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule features an early home stretch against strong opponents, a useful midseason bye, multiple national-window opportunities, and a demanding late slate filled with NFC South rivalries and potential flexed games.
How the Buccaneers handle the division slate and the tougher primetime contests will largely shape their postseason path. Fans looking for tickets can also check related pages such as Buccaneers home games or how to watch Buccaneers games.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule start?
Preseason begins August 14 at the New York Jets. The regular season opens September 13 at Cincinnati.
When is the Buccaneers’ bye week?
Tampa Bay is off on November 15.
How many home games do the Buccaneers have?
Nine regular-season home games at Raymond James Stadium, plus one preseason home contest.
Are there any special or TBA games on the schedule?
Yes. The schedule includes a Thursday Night Football road game, a Sunday Night Football road contest, a Monday Night Football home date, and three late-season games that remain TBA and could still be flexed.
