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The full New York Jets schedule covers three phases: a 3-game preseason in August, a 17-game regular season from September through early January (with one bye week), and up to 4 playoff games from mid-January through early February if the Jets qualify. Each row below shows the matchup, kickoff time, broadcast network, and result. This page refreshes on Tuesdays after the prior week’s games and any league schedule updates.

Last updated: September 1, 2026

Preseason

Three exhibition games in August. Used for roster competition and final cuts to the 53-man roster.

WeekDateOpponentLocationTime (ET)TVResult
Pre 1Fri, Aug 14vs. Tampa Bay BuccaneersMetLife Stadium7:00 PM—L 16–24
Pre 2Fri, Aug 21at Pittsburgh SteelersAcrisure Stadium7:00 PMWCBS / NFLNW 17–0
Pre 3Fri, Aug 28vs. New York GiantsMetLife Stadium7:30 PMWCBSL 6–23

Regular season

Seventeen games — six against AFC East rivals (Bills, Dolphins, Patriots twice each), four against another AFC division on rotation, four against an NFC division on rotation, plus three additional matchups set by the NFL’s annual scheduling formula. One bye week.

WeekDateOpponentLocationTime (ET)TVResult
Wk 1Sun, Sep 13at Tennessee TitansNissan Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 2Sun, Sep 20vs. Green Bay PackersMetLife Stadium1:00 PMFOX—
Wk 3Sun, Sep 27at Detroit LionsFord Field1:00 PMFOX—
Wk 4Sun, Oct 4at Chicago BearsSoldier Field1:00 PMFOX—
Wk 5Sun, Oct 11vs. Cleveland BrownsMetLife Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 6Sun, Oct 18at New England PatriotsGillette Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 7Sun, Oct 25vs. Miami DolphinsMetLife Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 8Sun, Nov 1vs. Las Vegas RaidersMetLife Stadium1:00 PMFOX—
Wk 9Sun, Nov 8at Kansas City ChiefsGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 10Sun, Nov 15vs. Buffalo BillsMetLife Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 11Sun, Nov 22at Los Angeles ChargersSoFi Stadium4:05 PMFOX—
Wk 12Sun, Nov 29at Miami DolphinsHard Rock Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 13BYE WEEK — Sun, Dec 6
Wk 14Sun, Dec 13vs. Denver BroncosMetLife Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 15Sun, Dec 20at Arizona CardinalsState Farm Stadium4:05 PMFOX—
Wk 16Sun, Dec 27vs. New England PatriotsMetLife Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 17Sun, Jan 3vs. Minnesota VikingsMetLife Stadium1:00 PMCBS—
Wk 18Sat/Sun, Jan 9–10at Buffalo BillsHighmark StadiumTBDTBD—

Playoffs

Up to four playoff games if the Jets qualify: Wild Card → Divisional → Conference Championship → Super Bowl. Seven teams per conference make the postseason; the No. 1 seed earns a first-round bye.

RoundDateOpponentLocationTime (ET)TVResult
Wild CardPending qualification
DivisionalPending qualification
Conf. ChampionshipPending qualification
Super BowlPending qualification

How to use this page

  • The schedule and W/L cells refresh automatically each Tuesday morning after the prior week’s slate.
  • For game-by-game previews, recaps, and analysis, see the related pages below.
  • The schedule also appears in the Jets Games Hub for fan and stadium context.

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FAQs

How often is the Jets schedule updated?

This page refreshes automatically each Tuesday morning. Schedule changes (flex scheduling, weather postponements, network reassignments) update during the same window.

When does the NFL release the regular-season schedule?

The full NFL regular-season schedule is typically released in the second week of May, after free agency and the draft have wrapped.

When does the preseason schedule come out?

NFL preseason matchups are typically announced in mid-April, ahead of the full regular-season schedule release.

How do flex-schedule changes work?

The NFL can shift Sunday games into the Sunday Night Football window starting in Week 5, with at least 12 days’ notice. Thursday Night Football is also flex-eligible later in the season with shorter notice.

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