Wondering who plays Thursday Night Football tonight? This guide lists every Thursday Night Football game of the 2026 NFL season with the date, the teams, the kickoff time, the days, and the channel. The box below updates on its own and always shows the next game.
Next Thursday Night Football game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, October 8, 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video.
Thursday Night Football, often shortened to TNF, opens each NFL week. Once the game ends, you can find the final result and every other game of the week on our NFL scores today page.
Who plays Thursday Night Football in 2026?
Prime Video shows 15 Thursday games and one Black Friday game this season. The schedule starts in Week 2, because the season opener is played on a Wednesday. There is no Prime Video game on Thanksgiving Day itself, and no Thursday game in Week 18.
| Week | Date | Match up |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Thu, Sep 17 | Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills |
| 3 | Thu, Sep 24 | Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers |
| 4 | Thu, Oct 1 | Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns |
| 5 | Thu, Oct 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys |
| 6 | Thu, Oct 15 | Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos |
| 7 | Thu, Oct 22 | New England Patriots at Chicago Bears |
| 8 | Thu, Oct 29 | Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers |
| 9 | Thu, Nov 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens |
| 10 | Thu, Nov 12 | Washington Commanders at New York Giants |
| 11 | Thu, Nov 19 | Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans |
| 12 | Fri, Nov 27 | Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers (Black Friday) |
| 13 | Thu, Dec 3 | Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams |
| 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots |
| 15 | Thu, Dec 17 | San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 16 | Thu, Dec 24 | Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles |
| 17 | Thu, Dec 31 | Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals |
All Thursday games kick off at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT). The Black Friday game between Denver and Pittsburgh is played in the afternoon instead. Prime Video also streams one Wild Card playoff game in January 2027.
What channel is Thursday Night Football on?
Thursday Night Football is not on a regular TV channel across the country. Amazon holds the rights, so the game streams on Prime Video. You need a Prime membership or a Prime Video subscription to watch.
There are a few other legal ways to see the game:
- Local TV: Fans in the home markets of the two teams can watch free on a local over-the-air station.
- Twitch: Amazon also streams the game on its Twitch channel.
- NFL+: The league’s own app carries the game on phones and tablets.
- Spanish: Prime Video offers a Spanish-language broadcast.
What time does Thursday Night Football start?
Kickoff is at 8:15 PM ET. The pregame show, TNF Tonight, starts at 7:00 PM ET. Here is the kickoff time in the main US time zones:
| Time zone | Pregame show | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | 5:15 PM |
A typical game lasts a little over three hours, so expect the final whistle at about 11:20 PM ET.
Who calls Thursday Night Football?
Al Michaels handles play-by-play, and Kirk Herbstreit is the analyst. Kaylee Hartung reports from the sideline. In the studio, Charissa Thompson hosts with Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth, and Richard Sherman.
Who won Thursday Night Football?
The result of the latest Thursday game is on our live NFL scores scoreboard as soon as the game goes to the final. The scoreboard keeps every score from the current week, so you can check Thursday’s winner on Friday morning or over the weekend.
Best Thursday Night Football games left this season
- Seahawks at Broncos (Oct 15): the defending champions travel to Denver.
- Chiefs at Rams (Dec 3): two of the league’s best-known teams meet in Los Angeles.
- Texans at Eagles (Dec 24): a Christmas Eve game in Philadelphia.
- Ravens at Bengals (Dec 31): an AFC North rivalry on New Year’s Eve, with playoff places likely at stake.
Thursday Night Football FAQ
Who plays Thursday Night Football tonight?
Check the box at the top of this page. It shows tonight’s game on game days, and the next Thursday Night Football matchup on every other day.
Is Thursday Night Football on regular TV?
Only in the local markets of the two teams playing. Everywhere else in the United States, the game is on Prime Video.
Can I watch Thursday Night Football for free?
Amazon streams the game on Twitch, and local stations show it free in the two team markets. Prime Video also offers a free trial to new members.
Why is there no Thursday Night Football in Week 1?
The 2026 season opens with a Wednesday game, so the Prime Video schedule starts in Week 2 on September 17.
Is there Thursday Night Football on Thanksgiving?
The NFL plays three games on Thanksgiving Day, but they air on other networks. Prime Video shows the Black Friday game the next day instead.
Schedule source: Prime Video’s 2026 Thursday Night Football announcement. For Monday games, see our guide to who plays Monday Night Football tonight.