The Cleveland Browns officially know what stands between them and a potential playoff run in 2026.
The NFL released the full regular season schedule, giving fans a first look at key AFC North battles, prime-time matchups and difficult road stretches.
Cleveland’s slate also includes several preseason tune-ups as the Browns prepare for another season with major expectations surrounding the franchise. Division rivalries against the Steelers, Ravens and Bengals again headline the calendar, while a handful of nationally televised games could put the Browns in the spotlight throughout the year.
Here’s a full look at every preseason and regular season matchup on Cleveland’s 2026 schedule.
2026 Preseason
Week 1 at Chicago Bears Saturday, Aug. 15 — Time TBD — NFL Network
Week 2 vs. Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22 — 1 p.m. — WEWS News 5 Cleveland
Week 3 vs. New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 27 — 8 p.m. — Prime Video / WEWS News 5 Cleveland
2026 Regular Season
Week 1 at Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 13 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 2 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 20 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 3 vs. Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 27 — 1 p.m. — FOX
Week 4 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, Oct. 1 — 8:15 p.m. — Prime Video
Week 5 at New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 11 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 6 vs. Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Oct. 18 — 1 p.m. — FOX
Week 7 at Tennessee Titans Sunday, Oct. 25 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 8 at Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Nov. 1 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 9 at New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 10 vs. Houston Texans Sunday, Nov. 15 — 1 p.m. — FOX
Week 11 Bye Week
Week 12 vs. Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Nov. 29 — 1 p.m. — FOX
Week 13 vs. Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 6 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 14 vs. Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 13 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 15 at New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 20 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 16 at Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Dec. 27 — 1 p.m. — CBS
Week 17 vs. Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Jan. 3 — 1 p.m. — FOX
How many games do you think the Cleveland Browns will win this season?
