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        "content": "What%20is%20the%20complete%20nfl%20schedule%20for%202026%3F"
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        "content": "Here is an overview of the **2026 NFL regular season schedule**, including key dates, highlights, and where to find the full weekly schedule. The league released the full 272-game slate on **May 14, 2026**. ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Key Season Dates\n\n| Milestone | Date |\n|-----------|------|\n| Season Opens | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 \u2014 Seahawks host Patriots in Seattle ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Preseason Games End | Prior to regular season start; teams play 3 games each ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| First Bye Weeks Begin | Week 5 ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Regular Season Ends | Sunday, January 10, 2027 ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Week 18 Games | All games are intra-division in Week 18; includes a Saturday & Sunday schedule ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Playoffs Begin | January 16, 2027 ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Super Bowl LXI | February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_NFL_season?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udccc Season Structure & Highlights\n\n- Every team plays **17 regular-season games** across **18 weeks**, with one bye. ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai))  \n- The 17th game features interconference matchups for teams that finished in the same division standing the previous season. ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Nine international games**, including first-ever regular-season games in **Melbourne (Australia), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and Paris (France)**. ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some notable highlights:\n  - Thanksgiving tripleheader: Lions vs. Bears; Eagles vs. Cowboys; Chiefs vs. Bills. ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/news-updates/the-game/2026-nfl-schedule-announced/?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Thanksgiving Eve game: Green Bay visits the Rams (on **Wednesday**, Nov. 25) on **Netflix**. ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udcc5 Week 1 Games (Samples)\n\nHere are a few matchups from Week 1 (Sept 9\u201314, 2026):\n\n- Wed, Sept 9: **New England Patriots** at **Seattle Seahawks**, 8:20 PM ET (NBC) ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Thu, Sept 10: **49ers vs. Rams** in Melbourne, 8:35 PM ET (Netflix) ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Sun, Sept 13:\n  - Bears @ Panthers \u2014 1:00 PM ET ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n  - Cowboys @ Giants \u2014 8:20 PM ET (Sunday Night Football) ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-by-team/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Mon, Sept 14: **Broncos at Chiefs** \u2014 8:15 PM ET ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nFor the **full weekly schedule**\u2014including games for every week, times, channels, and team-by-team breakdown\u2014you can refer to:\n\n- NFL\u2019s official regular season schedule page ([nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net](https://nfl-ops-prod-umbraco-author.azurewebsites.net/calendar-events/nfl-schedule/2026-regular-season-schedule/?utm_source=openai))  \n- CBS Sports' complete schedule with TV/streaming info ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-by-team/?utm_source=openai))  \n\nIf you\u2019d like, I can send you a formatted schedule for a specific team or region (e.g. your favorite team). Do you want that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "recreate%20this%20list%20with%20dates%20and%20time%20without%20other%20information%20and%20do%20not%20include%20preseason%20information"
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        "content": "Here are the Week 1 regular-season games for the 2026 NFL season, with **dates and times (ET)** only:\n\n- Wednesday, September 9 \u2014 8:20 PM  \n- Thursday, September 10 \u2014 8:35 PM  \n- Sunday, September 13 \u2014 1:00 PM (several games)  \n- Sunday, September 13 \u2014 4:25 PM (multiple games)  \n- Sunday, September 13 \u2014 8:20 PM  \n- Monday, September 14 \u2014 8:15 PM ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-schedule-dates-times/?utm_source=openai))"
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