The National Football League announced that the 2026 NFL Schedule powered by AWS will be released on Thursday, May 14 at 8 p.m. ET.

The full 2026 NFL schedule arrives May 14. Here's what we know about release time, international games, holiday matchups and more

The release of the 2026 NFL schedule now has a release date.

Rejoice, football fans, because one of the most exciting dates of the NFL offseason has finally been revealed. The NFL will release its full 2026 season schedule next Thursday, May 14, the league announced.

The NFL will release the 2026 regular-season schedule on Thursday, May 14. The league did not officially confirm a release date until Friday, creating speculation that the annual event could be pushed back later than usual this year.

As the NFL prepares to reveal the full 2026 regular-season schedule next week, the strength of schedule for all 32 teams has come into focus.

The previous high watermark was another rookie deal, as Saquon Barkley got $31.8 million guaranteed when he signed with the New York Giants as the second overall pick in 2018. At $13.3 million per year, Love will have the sixth-highest average annual value among all running backs, per OverTheCap.

The Seattle Seahawks have a 'soft' market, per ESPN, but the franchise is still expected to sell for an astronomical price.

Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles will wear the No. 52 jersey with the team. Styles explained how his status as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft factored into his decision.