2026 NFL schedule release: Eagles games, leaks, rumors, more
The Eagles will play five primetime games in 2026 and suit up on two holidays - Thanksgiving and Christmas eve.
www.inquirer.comHere’s the latest on the Eagles’ 2026 schedule.
Summary
- The Eagles’ 2026 schedule features multiple prime-time games, including MNF and SNF matchups, and a London game in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This aligns with several contemporaneous reports and schedule leaks circulating in mid-May 2026.[1][2][3][4]
Key details
- Week 1: Eagles host the Washington Commanders.
- Week 2: At Tennessee Titans.
- Week 3: Monday Night Football at Chicago Bears.
- Week 5: London game at Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Week 7: Home vs. Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
- Week 8: Sunday Night Football at Washington Commanders.
- Week 15–16: Home matchup vs. Seattle Seahawks and Christmas Eve/Week 16 or 17 timing with a prime slot; Week 16 features a home game vs. Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football (Christmas Eve) per several outlets.
- Week 18: At New York Giants (location/date to be finalized near season end).
Prime-time and special notes
- The schedule is expected to include about five primetime appearances (two MNF, two SNF, and one Thursday or another primetime slot), plus a London game in Week 5. This pattern matches many early reports and the typical NFL primetime emphasis for the Eagles in 2026.[2][3][4][1]
- Thanksgiving involvement is commonly anticipated in Eagles schedules, though multiple sources list different exact opponents for that window; the consensus from the cited items is that Dallas remains a likely Thanksgiving opponent in some leaks. For example, one set of reports highlights the traditional NFC East Thanksgiving storyline, while others emphasize primetime blocks.[3][5][2]
What to watch for
- Final Week 18 opponent/date: The NFL typically confirms Week 18 details closer to the season, and several outlets note a Giants encounter as a likely closer, but the exact kickoff is often announced later in May or June. Expect official confirmation from the team and NFL communications in the coming weeks.[5][9]
- London timing: If the London game is indeed Week 5 against Jacksonville, it will influence the team’s travel and bye structure; multiple outlets already reflect this London slot in their leak previews.[4]
Sources
- Eagles schedule release and analysis including five primetime games and December home stretch.[1]
- Week-by-week breakdown and primetime/holiday game notes from Philadelphia media outlets and local reporting.[2][3]
- Additional schedule leak summaries and date rumors, including London game and prime-time matchups.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the official NFL schedule once released to confirm exact dates, kickoffs, and TV networks, and I can summarize it in a tidy week-by-week table. I can also compare the 2026 schedule to recent seasons to highlight how the Eagles’ travel, rest days, and primetime exposure have evolved.