As the NFL’s offseason continues, the date when the schedules for all 32 teams are released has become a popular offseason highlight as fans mark their calendars for which home games they’ll attend and plan for the road trips they want to make for the coming season.
We already know the Buffalo Bills will make their debut in new Highmark Stadium on “Thursday Night Football” when the Bills host the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17th in a Week 2 clash. Later tonight, Buffalo’s complete schedule will be unveiled,
and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing what we know so far about Buffalo’s 2026 schedule.
Be sure to let us know what games you’re excited about in the comments section.
What we know so far about Buffalo’s schedule release
Buffalo’s first home game in its brand new stadium will take place in Week 2, when the Detroit Lions come to Orchard Park for “Thursday Night Football.”
That’s not the only supposed home primetime game the Bills will have this year, as late Wednesday, news broke that Buffalo will reportedly host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs for a Thanksgiving Eve clash, and as if that wasn’t enough holiday football news, there are also rumors swirling that the Bills will head out west to take on the Denver Broncos on Christmas in a rematch of the 2025 AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.
Find out what else we know about Buffalo’s schedule in the stories linked below!
- Schedule roundtable: Predictions for the Buffalo Bills’ season opener, eagerly awaited games and more – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule: What we know about their opponents so far – The Athletic (subscription required)
- The Bills schedule will be released Thursday: Here’s what we know – WGRZ
- Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule to be released today: What to know – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills NFL schedule release 2026: Latest leaks, reports, rumors (Live updates) – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills 2026 schedule release date and opponents finalized – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills reportedly to host Chiefs in historic Thanksgiving night game – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills to Play on Thanksgiving IN BUFFALO This Year – WYRK
- Buffalo Bills fans finally know when they’ll see their team play at the brand-new Highmark Stadium for the first time – newyorkupstate.com
- Buffalo Bills to host Detroit Lions in 2026 home opener at Highmark Stadium – BuffaloBills.com
- Lance Lysowski: Bills got a worthy adversary for stadium’s opener, but the timing is bad – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills Announce Home Opener: Thursday Night on September 17th – WGR 550
- Bills to open new stadium with TNF matchup vs. Lions in Week 2 – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills to open new stadium in Week 2 vs. Lions – ESPN.com
- How each NFL team’s opponents are selected, and why we’ve known who they are for months – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Schedule Release Date Set: Everything We Know About Buffalo Bills Schedule – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills Predicted to Receive 6 Prime-Time Games in 2026 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- NFL Schedule Release: Live Leaks, Reports and Confirmed Games for 2026 Season – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
Even more Bills news
Discussing the Bills recent signing of tight end Shane Zylstra (pictured below). Plus, Buffalo has agreed to rookie contracts with wide receiver Skyler Bell and linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr; exploring what role Ray Davis will have this year; examining why Bell was still available when the Bills were on the clock in the fourth round of the draft; and more!
- Bills sign tight end Shane Zylstra; 2 draft picks ink rookie contracts – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills sign TE Shane Zylstra – BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills sign these members of their 2026 NFL Draft Class – BuffaloBills.com
- Under-the-Radar Bills Storyline In 2026 is What is Ray Davis’ Role Entering Year 3? – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- New Bills WR Skyler Bell credits hockey career with helping his football skills – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills Mailbag: Why did Skyler Bell last until the fourth round of the draft? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills fans are getting sticker shock trying to buy tickets to the new Highmark Stadium home opener – newyorkupstate.com
- Pricey resale tickets for Bills home opener a sign of what’s to come – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Buffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings
- Will the Bills be featured during two major national holidays during 2026 NFL season? – Buffalo Rumblings
- Which Bills game are you most looking forward to in 2026? – Buffalo Rumblings
- Which team is your ideal Week 1 opponent for the Bills? – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills fans are divided with the opponent in the home opener – Buffalo Rumblings
- Mike Danna could help fix the Bills run defense – Buffalo Rumblings
- News: Bills sign tight end Shane Zylstra, release kicker – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills division rival 2026 draft analysis: New York Jets – Buffalo Rumblings
- Can you guess this Bills linebacker in today’s in-5 trivia game – Buffalo Rumblings
