New England Patriots TV Schedule
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2026 New England Patriots schedule and game times
A Super Bowl LX appearance put New England firmly back in the national spotlight. Six nationally televised games and an international matchup in Munich give the 2026 schedule plenty of high-profile games beyond the usual AFC East rivalries.
From Foxborough to Munich, the New England Patriots TV schedule below tracks each matchup, kickoff time, and confirmed channel assignment. We’ll update the table as late-season broadcast details are finalized.
NFL - New England Patriots Schedule
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preseason | Thursday, Aug. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Patriots Preseason Network, FOX59 | |
Preseason | Saturday, Aug. 22 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Preseason | Thursday, Aug. 27 | 8:00 p.m. | ||
Week 1 | Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 5 | Sunday, Oct. 11 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 7 | Thursday, Oct. 22 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 8 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | 9:30 a.m. | ||
Week 11 | Bye Week | — | — | — |
Week 12 | Sunday, Nov. 29 | 8:20 p.m. | ||
Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | 4:25 p.m. | ||
Week 14 | Thursday, Dec. 10 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 15 | Monday, Dec. 21 | 8:15 p.m. | ||
Week 16 | Sunday, Dec. 27 | 1:00 p.m. | ||
Week 17 | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
Week 18 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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