The 2026 NFL schedule will be released at 7 p.m. CT on May 14, marking the earliest moments when coach Robert Saleh, QB Cam Ward and the new-look Tennessee Titans roster will know when they’ll be playing at Nissan Stadium and when they’ll be facing marquee opponents like the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles in 2026.
The Titans, coming off back-to-back 3-14 seasons, play another last-place schedule that’s ranked as the NFL’s eighth-easiest slate based off last year’s records. That includes the Titans’ two annual matchups against Houston, Jacksonville and Indianapolis, as well as games against teams from the NFC East and AFC North. The Titans also face the last-place finishers from the AFC West, AFC East and NFC North.
Prominent matchups for some of the league’s marquee games have been announced in advance. This includes several Week 1 games and international contests, as well as the expected opening event for the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium.
The league schedule will be announced in full via a television broadcast and social media announcements on May 14, but certain games and matchups will inevitably be announced and leaked prior to the official release. Stay posted below for everything we already know about the NFL’s schedule release and the Titans’ upcoming schedule.
NFL schedule release 2026 live updates: Latest news, game announcements and rumors for Tennessee Titans
So far the following matchup opportunities have been ruled out for the Titans by process of elimination:
- The Titans’ games against the Jaguars will not be in Week 5 or Week 6.
- The Titans’ games against the Texans will not be in Week 6.
- The Titans’ games against the Colts will not be in Week 4.
- The Titans’ game against the Cowboys will not be in Week 1, Week 3 or Week 12.
- The Titans’ game against the Ravens will not be in Week 3.
- The Titans’ game against the Commanders will not be in Week 4.
- The Titans’ game against the Eagles will not be in Week 5 or Week 12.
- The Titans’ game against the Steelers will not be in Week 7.
- The Titans’ game against the Bengals will not be in Week 9.
- The Titans’ game against the Lions will not be in Week 2 or Week 10.
- The Titans’ game against the Giants will not be in Week 1.
Additionally, we can venture an educated guess that the Titans will likely not host the Jaguars or Texans in Week 7, the Colts or Commanders in Week 5 or the Steelers in Week 8 since the NFL tends to shy away from giving teams road games on their way back from international contests. That’s not a hard-and-fast rule, but it’s more often than not the case.
The Titans will not be playing an international game in 2026. The full international slate was announced this morning, and here are the matchups:
- Australia: 49ers vs Rams (Week 1, Sept. 10)
- Brazil: Ravens vs Cowboys (Week 3, Sept. 27)
- England: Colts vs Commanders (Week 4, Oct. 4); Eagles vs Jaguars (Week 5, Oct. 11); Texans vs Jaguars (Week 6, Oct. 18)
- France: Steelers vs Saints (Week 7, Oct. 25)
- Spain: Bengals vs Falcons (Week 9, Nov. 8)
- Germany: Patriots vs Lions (Week 10, Nov. 15)
- Mexico: Vikings vs 49ers (Week 11, Nov. 22)
Read more about the Titans’ specific angle here.
2026 NFL schedule: Which games have already been announced?
The following games have been announced ahed of the 2026 NFL schedule reveal:
- Week 1: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (in Melbourne, Australia)
- Week 1: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (Sunday Night Football)
- Week 1: Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football)
- Week 2: Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills (Thursday Night Football)
- Week 3: Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys (in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- Week 9: Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons (in Madrid, Spain)
- Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (on Thanksgiving)
NFL International Games 2026: Who is playing overseas?
Nine NFL games will be played outside the United States in 2026. In addition to the aforementioned games in Australia, Brazil and Spain, there will also be games in Paris, Munich and Mexico City, as well as three games in London. The Paris game will be hosted by the New Orleans Saints, the Munich game will be hosted by Detroit and the Mexico City game will be hosted by the 49ers. Two of the three London games will be hosted by the Jacksonville Jaguars, with the third being hosted by the Washington Commanders.
The Titans are scheduled to play road games against Detroit and Jacksonville in 2026, keeping the possibility of an international game alive. The Titans last played overseas in 2023 in London against the Ravens.
When will NFL schedule 2026 be released?
The 2026 NFL schedule will be released on ESPN, NFL Network and via social media at 7 p.m. CT on May 14.
Who are Tennessee Titans schedule opponents for 2026?
The 2026 Tennessee Titans will face the following opponents:
- Home: Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Cleveland, N.Y. Jets, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington
- Away: Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, N.Y. Giants
Titans schedule 2026: What to watch for
Some of the marquee games on the Titans’ schedule include high-intrigue games against the Giants and Jets, with the Titans employing former Giants coach Brian Daboll and former Jets coach Robert Saleh, as well as games against Super Bowl contenders like Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The Titans’ first home and first road games should be interesting on their own because they’ll be the formal showcases for the Titans’ new uniforms, which will be unveiled this season.
Titans roster: Who’s on the coaching staff, depth chart for 2026?
The Titans made several key pickups for 2026, including WR Wan’Dale Robinson, DL John Franklin-Myers, CBs Alontae Taylor and Cor’Dale Flott and edge defender Jermaine Johnson II. The Titans also used top-100 draft picks to select WR Carnell Tate, DE Keldric Faulk and LB Anthony Hill Jr.
In addition to coach Robert Saleh and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, some of the prominent Titans offseason hires include defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney and defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton.
Nick Suss is the Titans beat writer for The Tennessean. Contact Nick at nsuss@gannett.com. Follow Nick on X @nicksuss. Subscribe to the Talkin’ Titans newsletter for updates sent directly to your inbox.
