Arizona Cardinals schedule 2026 is here! Kyler Murray and the Cardinals enter 2026 with big ambitions in a competitive NFC West division.
Here is the complete Arizona Cardinals schedule for 2026 including all game dates, times, opponents, key matchups and bye week information.
Arizona Cardinals 2026 Full Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | @ Buffalo Bills | Highmark Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Los Angeles Rams | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 3 | Sep 27 | @ Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | 4:05 PM |
| 4 | Oct 4 | vs Dallas Cowboys | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 5 | Oct 11 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Levi’s Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 6 | Oct 18 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| 7 | Oct 25 | vs New York Giants | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 8 | Nov 1 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs Seattle Seahawks | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 10 | Nov 15 | @ Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs San Francisco 49ers | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM |
| 12 | Nov 29 | @ New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Minnesota Vikings | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | @ Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 20 | vs Seattle Seahawks | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 16 | Dec 27 | @ Minnesota Vikings | US Bank Stadium | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM |
| 18 | Jan 9/10 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Levi’s Stadium | TBD |
Key Matchups — Arizona Cardinals 2026
Week 4 — vs Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys come to State Farm Stadium in Week 4 in one of the most exciting home games on Arizona’s schedule. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens will test the Cardinals secondary in what should be a high-scoring shootout in the Arizona desert.
Week 5 — @ San Francisco 49ers
A road trip to Levi’s Stadium to face the San Francisco 49ers is one of the toughest tests on Arizona’s schedule. The NFC West rivalry is always intense and this early divisional clash could define the Cardinals’ playoff hopes in 2026.
Week 11 — vs San Francisco 49ers
The second NFC West showdown between the Cardinals and 49ers comes at home in Week 11. State Farm Stadium will be electric for this crucial divisional rematch with massive playoff implications on the line.
Arizona Cardinals schedule 2026: Home Games
The Cardinals play 9 home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in 2026. Key home matchups include the Los Angeles Rams (Week 2), Dallas Cowboys (Week 4), New York Giants (Week 7), Seattle Seahawks (Week 9), San Francisco 49ers (Week 11) and Los Angeles Chargers (Week 17). Cardinals fans have a fantastic home schedule to look forward to in 2026!
Arizona Cardinals Bye Week 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have their bye week in Week 6 — October 18, 2026. This mid-season rest comes at the perfect time before a demanding stretch of NFC West divisional games in the second half of the season.
Can the Cardinals Make the Playoffs in 2026?
Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals enter 2026 with renewed Super Bowl ambitions. The NFC West is one of the most competitive divisions in football with the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams all contenders. However, with a healthy Kyler Murray leading the offense and a stacked State Farm Stadium home schedule, the Cardinals have a legitimate shot at the postseason in 2026. A strong start in the first six weeks before their Week 6 bye will be crucial.
FAQ — Arizona Cardinals 2026 Schedule
Q: When do the Arizona Cardinals open their 2026 season?
A: The Cardinals open on the road against the Buffalo Bills on September 13 at Highmark Stadium.
Q: When is the Arizona Cardinals bye week in 2026?
A: The Cardinals have their bye week in Week 6 — October 18, 2026.
Q: How many home games do the Cardinals play in 2026?
A: The Arizona Cardinals play 9 home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona in 2026.
Q: Who is the Cardinals’ toughest opponent in 2026?
A: The San Francisco 49ers — Arizona plays them twice in 2026, both critical NFC West divisional matchups.
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