For the upcoming season, Peacock is getting a deep bench of NFL action. The NBC streamer has rolled out a lineup of 26 games to keep football fans glued to the screen from kickoff to the final whistle. Coverage begins with the 2026 Hall of Fame Game between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, August 6.
Peacock is the streaming home to all of NBC’s NFL games, including the playoffs, along with Football Night in America and the expanded Sunday Night Football Final postgame show. During Week 17, it will also stream an exclusive national primetime game on Saturday, January 2, 2027. Additionally, Telemundo Deportes will provide Spanish-language coverage of the full SNF package, plus three playoff games, across Telemundo/Universo and Peacock.
What to Know About the NFL on Peacock in 2026
NBC Sports coverage is highlighted by a matchup between two AFC heavyweights that fans will want to circle on their calendar. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs visit Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night in what NBC Sports has dubbed the “rivalry of the decade.” To add to the turkey-day sizzle, this will be the first-ever Thanksgiving game in Buffalo.
Beyond Thanksgiving night, Peacock and NBC have a busy late-season stretch that includes a first-ever international Sunday Night Football game in Mexico City, plus storylines that should have fans buzzing all season long.
The regular-season schedule opens with the New England Patriots visiting the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL Kickoff game on Wednesday, September 9. The Super Bowl LX rematch is NBC’s 21st straight season opener. Other marquee matchups include Cowboys-Packers, Chiefs-Seahawks, Bills-Packers, and Eagles-49ers, giving Peacock subscribers a steady stream of can’t-miss action.
Familiar faces returning to the broadcast team include Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark, and rules analyst Terry McAulay, who are back for their fifth season together, which means Peacock viewers will get the familiar SNF crew calling the action all year long. New faces include Super Bowl-winning head coach Mike Tomlin, who is joining Football Night in America. The Maria Taylor-hosted Sunday Night Football pre-game show will have a fresh look as the network is taking it on the road each week.
How to Watch NFL Games on Peacock in 2026
Throughout the 2026 season, Peacock will be the home of some of the biggest matchups on the entire NFL calendar. For as low as $10.99 per month, Peacock Premium gives you access to NBC’s full NFL slate, thousands of movies, shows, originals, live sports, and much more. Peacock Premium is also included for Walmart+ subscribers.
You can also find NBC Sports coverage of Sunday Night Football on DIRECTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV. Additionally, you can watch NFL games for free with an antenna if NBC is available in your area.
2026 Peacock/NBC NFL Schedule
- NFL Hall of Fame Game: Thursday, August 6: Carolina Panthers vs. Arizona Cardinals (Tom Benson Stadium)
- NFL Kickoff: Wednesday, September 9: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks.
- Week 1: Sunday, September 13: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants.
- Week 2: Sunday, September 20: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs.
- Week 3: Sunday, September 27: Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos.
- Week 4: Sunday, October 4: Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers.
- Week 5: Sunday, October 11: Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons.
- Week 6: Sunday, October 18: Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers.
- Week 7: Sunday, October 25: Kansas City Chiefs at Seattle Seahawks.
- Week 8: Sunday, November 1: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders.
- Week 9: Sunday, November 8: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears.
- Week 10: Sunday, November 15: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals.
- Week 11: Sunday, November 22: Minnesota Vikings vs. San Francisco 49ers (Mexico City).
- Week 12: Thursday, November 26: Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills.
- Week 12: Sunday, November 29: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers.
- Week 13: Sunday, December 6: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Week 14: Sunday, December 13: Buffalo Bills at Green Bay Packers.
- Week 15: Sunday, December 20: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings.
- Week 16: Sunday, December 27: Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys.
- Week 17: Saturday, January 2: From Saturday Pool.
- Week 17: Saturday, January 2: Peacock exclusive from the Saturday pool.
- Week 17: Sunday, January 3: Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco 49ers.
- Week 18: Sunday, January 10: NFL #Game272 — TBD.
*Schedule is subject to change.
