The 2026 New England Patriots football team enters the 2026-27 NFL season competing in the AFC East division. Based in Greater Boston, the squad plays home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough under head coach Jerod Mayo.
Following roster additions and a reloaded offense, excitement surrounds the franchise as young starters take on increased responsibility. The group seeks to climb back to the top of division standings this fall.
Here’s everything you need to know about the New England Patriots, including today game time, TV channel coverage, where to watch, and live stream options.
What channel is the Patriots football game on?
Major broadcast networks CBS and FOX carry Sunday afternoon matchups for the New England Patriots, while NBC, ESPN, and Prime Video air select primetime contests. Local market viewers can also watch games on regional affiliate stations.
Patriots Football Schedule 2026
The full 2026 Patriots Regular Season schedule features dates, kickoff times in Eastern Time, and verified television networks for every matchup.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
| Wed, Sep 9 | at Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Sun, Sep 20 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 4 | at Buffalo Bills | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 11 | vs. Las Vegas Raiders | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Oct 18 | vs. New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Thu, Oct 22 | at Chicago Bears | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Sun, Nov 1 | at Miami Dolphins | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs. Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 15 | at Detroit Lions (Munich) | 9:30 AM | FOX |
| Sun, Nov 22 | BYE WEEK | — | — |
| Sun, Nov 29 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:20 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Sun, Dec 6 | vs. Buffalo Bills | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| Thu, Dec 10 | vs. Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| Mon, Dec 21 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| Sun, Dec 27 | at New York Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Sun, Jan 3 | vs. Denver Broncos | TBA | TBA |
| Sun, Jan 10 | vs. Miami Dolphins | TBA | TBA |
Where to watch the Patriots football game?
Fans across the United States have multiple cord-cutting and traditional viewing options to follow every Patriots game live.
Over-the-air digital antennas provide free high-definition access to local CBS, FOX, NBC, and ABC broadcasts without a paid subscription.
Live TV streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV include local affiliates, ESPN, and NFL Network.
Paramount+ streams in-market CBS games live, while Peacock delivers Sunday Night Football broadcasts.
Prime Video holds exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football contests throughout the regular season.
Out-of-market viewers can track Sunday afternoon broadcasts via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.
Mobile viewing is available through NFL+, allowing subscribers to stream in-market regular season matchups on phones or tablets.
Editorial Disclaimer: Kickoff times, broadcast channels, and streaming availability are subject to NFL flexible scheduling policies and regional television blackout rules.
