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Eagles' 2026 Schedule: Gauntlet Awaits Birds
15 May
Summary
- Eagles to play five prime-time games in the 2026 season.
- Season opens at home against NFC East rival Commanders on Sept. 13.
- Includes a challenging stretch against five playoff teams from 2025.
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to embark on a challenging 2026 season, with their schedule featuring eight national broadcast games, including five prime-time contests. Their campaign kicks off on Sunday, September 13, at home against NFC East rival Washington Commanders, marking the first time since 2020 they have opened the season at Lincoln Financial Field.
Following the opener, the Eagles face a demanding stretch, including road games against the Tennessee Titans and a Monday Night Football rematch with the Chicago Bears. This is followed by a tough four-game stretch against opponents who all qualified for the 2025 playoffs. The Eagles will also travel to London to play the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Key matchups include divisional games against the Dallas Cowboys, Commanders, and New York Giants before the Week 10 bye. After the break, they host the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles are scheduled for two holiday games: a Thanksgiving road game against the Cowboys and a Christmas Eve home game against the Houston Texans. The season concludes with back-to-back road games, including a rematch against the San Francisco 49ers.
