Buccaneers showcase their 2026 regular season schedule

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2026 regular season schedule was released today by the National Football League, and it brings a rare advantage: nine home games at Raymond James Stadium. The team also shared its official schedule release video, adding to what has become one of the most anticipated offseason moments for fans.

Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford emphasized the excitement surrounding the new campaign, noting the organization is already preparing to welcome the Krewe back for another season of memorable moments. Tampa Bay’s home opener arrives September 20 against the Cleveland Browns, kicking off a three‑game homestand that includes the Minnesota Vikings on September 27 and the Green Bay Packers on October 4.

Primetime spotlight returns

The Buccaneers will appear in three primetime games, beginning with a Week 5 Thursday Night Football matchup at the Dallas Cowboys on Prime Video. Week 9 sends Tampa Bay to Chicago for Sunday Night Football on NBC, followed by a Week 12 Monday Night Football showdown at home against the Carolina Panthers on ESPN. The national windows highlight Tampa Bay’s continued relevance in the league’s marquee programming.

A historic scheduling twist

For the first time since 1991—and only the second time in franchise history—the Buccaneers will not play consecutive road games at any point during the regular season. The team opens the year on the road in Cincinnati, marking its first season opener against an AFC opponent since 2013. Tampa Bay enters the matchup riding a five‑game winning streak in season openers, tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the longest active run in the NFL.

NFC North reunions and late‑season division pressure

Tampa Bay will face all four NFC North teams for the first time since 2023, a season in which the Buccaneers went 3‑1 against the division. After the Week 10 bye, the team travels to Detroit for its sixth visit to the Motor City since 2019. The matchup also marks the fifth meeting between former No. 1 overall picks Baker Mayfield and Jared Goff.

The Buccaneers will play four of their six NFC South games over the final seven weeks, a stretch that could determine the division title. Tampa Bay owns the fourth‑highest divisional win percentage since 2020, capturing four NFC South crowns during that span. Dates and times for the Week 16 game against Atlanta and Week 18 matchup with New Orleans will be announced later.

Familiar foes and flexible scheduling

Week 17 brings another meeting with the Los Angeles Rams, continuing a stretch in which Tampa Bay will have faced both the Lions and Rams seven times each between 2019 and 2026—more than any other non‑divisional opponents.

The NFL will again use flexible scheduling across Sunday Night Football, Monday Night Football, and select Thursday Night Football windows, giving several Buccaneers games the potential to shift into national slots.

Broadcast and preseason coverage

All regular-season games will air on 98Rock and the Buccaneers Radio Network, with streaming available on Buccaneers.com and the team’s mobile app. Preseason opponents were also announced: the New York Jets on August 14, the Kansas City Chiefs on August 22, and the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 28. All preseason games will air locally on WFLA News Channel 8.