After missing out on the postseason for a fifth consecutive season, players, coaches, staff, and fans of the New Orleans Saints can now set their sights on the outlook for the upcoming 2026 NFL season.
With the conclusion of the regular season here and division rankings set in stone, we now know what teams the Saints will face next year.
New Orleans Saints 2026 opponents
In addition to the annual matchups against fellow NFC South division members, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers, these are the other organizations that New Orleans will play next season (in no particular order) :
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Ravens
Green Bay Packers
Chicago Bears
Minnesota Vikings
Cincinnati Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Detroit Lions
Arizona Cardinals
Las Vegas Raiders
New York Giants
New Orleans Saints 2026 home game schedule
Looking to visit New Orleans? New Orleans local? Need weekend plans in the Big Easy? You’re in luck! With an extra home game slated for next year, these are the Saints’ opponents that will be hosted in the Caesars Superdome:
Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers
Cleveland Browns
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Pittsburgh Steelers
Arizona Cardinals
Las Vegas Raiders
New Orleans Saints 2026 away game schedule
On the other hand, if you’re hoping to see the Saints in action, but can’t make it to the dome, you can support the black and gold when New Orleans visits to play these opponents as the road team:
Atlanta Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers
Baltimore Ravens
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit Lions
New York Giants
While dates and times are yet to be announced officially, we have the framework in place and will post updates when the Saints’ full schedule is released. What matchups are you most excited for? Any must-see games? Which teams are worrisome? Let us know in the comments below!








