The Buffalo Bills 2026 NFL schedule is here and Josh Allen fans have a lot to be excited about! The Bills enter 2026 as one of the AFC’s biggest Super Bowl contenders. Here is the complete Buffalo Bills schedule for 2026 with all game dates, times, opponents and key matchups.
Buffalo Bills 2026 Full Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 2 | Sep 20 | @ Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 3 | Sep 27 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Highmark Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4 | @ New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | @ Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs New York Jets | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | Arrowhead Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Highmark Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | @ New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | Acrisure Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Miami Dolphins | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs New England Patriots | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | @ Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 18 | Jan 9/10 | vs New York Jets | Highmark Stadium | TBD |
Key Matchups — Bills 2026
Week 3 — vs Baltimore Ravens
Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson at Highmark Stadium — one of the most anticipated matchups of the entire 2026 NFL season. Two MVP-caliber quarterbacks going head to head in what could be a preview of the AFC Championship game.
Week 8 — @ Kansas City Chiefs
The Bills make the trip to Arrowhead Stadium to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Week 8. This is always one of the biggest games of the AFC season — and 2026 will be no different. Buffalo has been desperate to knock off Kansas City in the playoffs — this regular season game could set the tone.
Week 9 — vs Philadelphia Eagles
A massive NFC vs AFC matchup as Jalen Hurts and the Eagles come to Highmark Stadium. Two of the NFL’s most dangerous teams collide in a game that has Super Bowl preview written all over it.
Buffalo Bills Home Games at Highmark Stadium 2026
The Bills play 9 home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park in 2026. Key home matchups include the Baltimore Ravens (Week 3), New York Jets (Week 7), Philadelphia Eagles (Week 9), Miami Dolphins (Week 13) and Cincinnati Bengals (Week 17). Bills Mafia will have an incredible home schedule in 2026!
Buffalo Bills Bye Week 2026
The Buffalo Bills have their bye week in Week 6 — October 18, 2026. An early bye week gives the Bills extra rest before a brutal second half of the schedule that includes trips to Arrowhead and Pittsburgh.
Can the Bills Win the Super Bowl in 2026?
Josh Allen and the Bills enter 2026 as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. After years of falling short, Buffalo has the roster, the quarterback, and the coaching staff to make a deep playoff run. The schedule is tough — especially road games at the Chiefs and Steelers — but Bills Mafia believes this is finally their year. Super Bowl 61 dreams are very much alive in Buffalo!
FAQ — Buffalo Bills 2026 Schedule
Q: When do the Bills open the 2026 NFL season?
A: The Bills open at home against the Arizona Cardinals on September 13 at Highmark Stadium.
Q: When is the Bills’ bye week in 2026?
A: The Buffalo Bills have their bye week in Week 6 — October 18, 2026.
Q: How many home games do the Bills play in 2026?
A: The Bills play 9 home games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York in 2026.
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