Key NFL Dates
NFL major events: Combine, draft, free agency, season opener, playoffs, and Super Bowl.
Upcoming Events
NFL London Game — Eagles vs Jaguars
Philadelphia Eagles take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (Week 5).
NFL London Game — Jaguars vs Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars host the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium, London (Week 6).
NFL Fall League Meeting 2026
NFL owners gather for the annual Fall League Meeting.
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 Madrid Game — Falcons vs Bengals
Atlanta Falcons face the Cincinnati Bengals at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid (Week 9).
NFL Salary Renegotiation Deadline 2026
After this date any increase in a player's 2026 salary from a renegotiated contract is treated as signing bonus.
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 Vested Veteran Waiver Rule Begins 2026
Players with four or more pension-credited seasons become subject to waivers for the remainder of the season.
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 Franchise Player & Free Agent Signing Deadline 2026
Deadline at 4:00 p.m. ET for franchise players and free agents to sign.
NFL Mexico City Game — Vikings vs 49ers
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers at Estadio Banorte in Mexico City on Sunday Night Football (Week 11). Kickoff at 8:20 PM ET on NBC.
NFL Thanksgiving Eve Game — Packers at Rams
The first Thanksgiving Eve game in NFL history: Green Bay Packers visit the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium, 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, opening an expanded five-game Thanksgiving week slate.
NFL Thanksgiving — Eagles at Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys in the Thanksgiving Day afternoon game, 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX from AT&T Stadium. The NFC East's fiercest rivalry in the league's marquee holiday window.
NFL Thanksgiving Early Game — Bears at Lions
The traditional Thanksgiving Day opener as the Chicago Bears visit the Detroit Lions, kicking off at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
NFL Thanksgiving Night — Chiefs at Bills
The Buffalo Bills host the Kansas City Chiefs in the Thanksgiving night finale at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
NFL Black Friday Game 2026
The third annual NFL Black Friday game on Amazon Prime Video, continuing the tradition of post-Thanksgiving football.
NFL Special League Meeting 2026
Virtual special league meeting for NFL clubs.
NFL Christmas Eve Game — Texans at Eagles
Christmas Eve primetime football as the Houston Texans travel to the Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
NFL Christmas Day Games 2026
NFL games on Christmas Day, which falls on a Friday in 2026. Netflix will exclusively stream select Christmas Day games as part of their three-year deal with the NFL.
NFL Christmas Night — Rams at Seahawks
The NFC West rivals close out Christmas Day at 8:15 p.m. ET on FOX from Lumen Field.