The Buffalo Bills schedule for the 2026 season has 17 games across 18 weeks, with the bye in Week 7. This page lists every game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, and TV channel. The box below updates on its own with the latest Bills score, record, and next game.
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Buffalo Bills schedule 2026: every game
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, Sep 13 | at the Houston Texans | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 2 | Thu, Sep 17 | vs. the Detroit Lions | 8:15 PM | Prime Video | — |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | vs. New England Patriots | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 5 | Mon, Oct 12 | at the Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC | — |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | at the Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS | — |
| 7 | — | Bye, week. | — | — | — |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs. the Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 9 | Mon, Nov 9 | at the Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC | — |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at the New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs. Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | FOX | — |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs. the Kansas City Chiefs | 8:20 PM | NBC | — |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | at the New England Patriots | 4:25 PM | CBS | — |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at the Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC | — |
| 15 | Sat, Dec 19 | vs. Chicago Bears | 8:20 PM | CBS | — |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 | at the Denver Broncos | 4:30 PM | Netflix | — |
| 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | at the Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM | CBS | — |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs. New York Jets | TBD | TBD | — |
The Result column fills in by itself when each game ends. Kickoff times are Eastern. The NFL can move games in the second half of the season under flex scheduling, and it sets the Week 18 day and time after Week 17.
Bills schedule at a glance
- Home games: 8 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
- Road games: 9.
- Bye week: Week 7.
- Night games: 6 kickoffs at 8:00 PM ET or later.
- Division games: 6, two each against the Patriots, Jets, and Dolphins.
Bills prime-time and holiday games
These are the Bills’ games played in a national night window or on a day other than Sunday.
| Week | Day | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Thursday, September 17 | vs. the Detroit Lions | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 5 | Monday, October 12 | at the Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 9 | Monday, November 9 | at the Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 12 | Thursday, November 26 | vs. the Kansas City Chiefs | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 14 | Sunday, December 13 | at the Green Bay Packers | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 15 | Saturday, December 19 | vs. Chicago Bears | 8:20 PM | CBS |
| 16 | Friday, December 25 | at the Denver Broncos | 4:30 PM | Netflix |
Holiday games: Thanksgiving Day (Week 12, vs. Kansas City Chiefs); Christmas Day (Week 16, at Denver Broncos).
The hardest parts of the Bills schedule
A schedule is more than a list of opponents. Travel and rest decide a lot of games, and most schedule pages leave them out. Here is what stands out for the Bills.
- Longest road run: 2 games in a row away from home, from Week 5 to Week 6 (at the Los Angeles Rams, at the Las Vegas Raiders).
- Short week: only 4 days between Week 1 (at Houston Texans) and Week 2 (vs Detroit Lions).
- Short week: only 4 days between Week 11 (vs Miami Dolphins) and Week 12 (vs Kansas City Chiefs).
- Late division games: Week 13 at New England Patriots; Week 17 at Miami Dolphins; Week 18 vs. New York Jets. These often decide the division title.
- Bye timing: the Week 7 bye leaves 11 games after the break.
Bills standings: AFC East
| Pos | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Bills | 3-1 |
| 2 | New England Patriots | 2-2 |
| 3 | New York Jets | 1-3 |
| 4 | Miami Dolphins | 0-4 |
Records through Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The division winner goes straight to the playoffs. The other teams compete for three wild card places. Our guide to how many teams make the NFL playoffs explains the format.
How to watch Bills games
This season the Bills appear on CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, NBC, Netflix, and Prime Video. Games on CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC are free with an antenna. Prime Video and Netflix games need those apps, but they are also shown on a local broadcast station in the Bills home market.
If you live outside the Bills TV market, Sunday afternoon games may not be on your local station. Our NFL TV schedule map guide explains why and what to do.
Bills Schedule FAQ
When is the Bills bye week?
The Bills have their bye in Week 7 of the 2026 season.
How many home games do the Bills have in 2026?
They play 8 games at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
Who do the Bills play next?
The box at the top of this page shows the next Bills game with the date and kickoff time. It updates automatically.
Do the Bills play on a holiday in 2026?
Yes. Thanksgiving Day (Week 12, vs. Kansas City Chiefs); Christmas Day (Week 16, at Denver Broncos).
How many prime-time games do the Bills have?
The Bills have 6 games that kick off at 8:00 PM ET or later.
What is the Bills’ record?
The current record is shown in the live box at the top of this page and in the AFC East standings table.
Schedule source: 2026 Buffalo Bills season on Wikipedia. Related: all 32 NFL teams.