NFL Schedule
Your complete guide to the NFL schedule with game times, TV channels, and matchups. Never miss a game with our comprehensive coverage of every week throughout the season.
Season Structure
Weekly Game Windows
Thursday Night Football
Amazon Prime Video's exclusive NFL package featuring Thursday night matchups.
Sunday Afternoon
The heart of NFL Sunday with games broadcast on CBS and FOX.
Sunday Night Football
NBC's primetime showcase featuring the week's marquee matchup.
Monday Night Football
ESPN's Monday night doubleheader featuring two exciting matchups.
International Games
NFL games played in London, Munich, and other international locations.
Special Games
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other special broadcasts throughout the season.
How the Schedule is Made
The NFL schedule is one of the most complex scheduling challenges in sports. Each team plays 17 regular season games with specific opponents determined by a formula that ensures competitive balance.
Division Games (6 games)
Each team plays all three division opponents twice - once at home, once away.
Conference Games (4 games)
Teams play all four teams from one rotating division within their conference.
Interconference Games (4 games)
Teams play all four teams from one rotating division in the other conference.
Same-Place Games (2 games)
Teams play two teams that finished in the same place in their divisions within their conference.
17th Game (1 game)
An additional interconference game based on division rotation and previous season standings.
Live Game Day Coverage
Follow live scores, play-by-play updates, and real-time analysis for every NFL game.