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Bucs' Home Opener Canceled by Bruno Mars Concert
9 May
Summary
- Bruno Mars concert conflicts with potential home opener date.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers may start the 2026 season on the road.
- Bucs aim to extend a five-game season opener win streak.

The NFL has announced the official schedule release date for all 32 teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, a scheduling conflict involving a Bruno Mars concert at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2026, makes a home opener on that Sunday impossible for the Buccaneers.
This situation suggests that Tampa Bay will likely commence their 2026 season on the road, continuing a recent trend of starting away from home. While a rare Monday Night Football game at home in Week 1 remains a possibility, it is considered unlikely.
Regardless of the circumstances, the Buccaneers are determined to maintain their streak of winning season openers, which currently stands at five games. This winning momentum, dating back to 2020, is a key focus for the team as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.