Key NFL Dates
NFL major events: Combine, draft, free agency, season opener, playoffs, and Super Bowl.
Upcoming Events
NFL Training Camp Opens 2026
NFL teams report to training camp with veteran players. Rookie minicamps begin earlier in May.
NFL Hall of Fame Game 2026
The NFL preseason kicks off with the annual Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
NFL Preseason 2026
The three-week NFL preseason runs from August 6 through August 22, with teams playing three exhibition games before the regular season begins September 10.
NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Inductees: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri. Part of Football's Greatest Weekend, which includes the Hall of Fame Game on August 6.
NFL Roster Cutdown Day 2026
NFL teams must trim rosters from 90 to 53 players by 4:00 PM ET, setting their final regular-season rosters.
NFL 2026 Season Kickoff — Seahawks vs Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in the NFL season opener at Lumen Field (8:20 PM ET, NBC). A Super Bowl LX rematch and the first Wednesday opener since 2012.
NFL Melbourne Game — 49ers vs Rams
The first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia. The Los Angeles Rams take on the San Francisco 49ers at Melbourne Cricket Ground (8:35 PM ET, Netflix). Friday September 11 local time.
NFL Rio Game — Cowboys vs Ravens
Dallas Cowboys face Baltimore Ravens in Week 3 at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of a record nine NFL international games in 2026.
NFL London Game — Commanders vs Colts
Indianapolis Colts face the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (Week 4).
NFL London Game — Browns vs Vikings
Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. One of three NFL London games in 2026.
NFL London Game — Eagles vs Jaguars
Philadelphia Eagles take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (Week 5).
NFL London Game — Jets vs Broncos
New York Jets vs Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season.
NFL London Game — Jaguars vs Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium, London (Week 6).
NFL London Game — Jaguars vs Rams
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium in London. Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season.
NFL Paris Game — Saints vs Steelers
The first-ever NFL regular season game in Paris, France. The New Orleans Saints host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France. Part of a record nine international games in the 2026 season.
NFL Trade Deadline 2026
The 2026 NFL trade deadline falls on Tuesday, November 3, at 4:00 p.m. ET (the Tuesday after Week 9). Teams must complete any player trades before the deadline; after it, no trades are permitted for the remainder of the season.
NFL Madrid Game — Falcons vs Bengals
Atlanta Falcons face the Cincinnati Bengals at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid (Week 9).
NFL Berlin Game 2026 - Falcons vs Colts
The first-ever regular season NFL game in Berlin. The Atlanta Falcons face the Indianapolis Colts at the Olympiastadion during Week 10, with kickoff at 3:30 PM local time. The Colts serve as the designated home team.
NFL Munich Game — Patriots vs Lions
New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions at FC Bayern Munich Stadium (Allianz Arena) in Week 10. The sixth regular-season game in Germany and third in Munich. Kickoff at 9:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM CET.
NFL Madrid Game — Dolphins vs Commanders
The NFL returns to Madrid with the Miami Dolphins facing the Washington Commanders at the Santiago Bernabeu. Part of a multiyear partnership with the City of Madrid, this is one of nine international games in the 2026 season.