Full Breakdown
Philadelphia Eagles 2026 Schedule Overview
5/14/2026, 9:39:26 PM
Key Dates and Matchups
The Eagles open at home versus the Washington Commanders on Sept. 13 (4:25 p.m.). In Week 3 they travel to Chicago for a Monday Night Football Bears game (Sept. 28, 8:15 p.m.). Week 5 brings the third overseas contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Jacksonville (Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.). Primetime matchups are a home game with Dallas (Oct. 26) and an away game with Washington (Nov. 1). Thanksgiving pits Philadelphia in Dallas (Nov. 26, 4:30 p.m.). The season ends with home games versus Seattle (Dec. 20, 5 p.m.) and Houston (Dec. 24, 8:15 p.m.). The Eagles also host and travel to each NFC East rival and face NFC West, AFC South and crossover opponents (Panthers, Bears, Steelers).
Schedule Context and Milestones
The full schedule will be released at 8 p.m., though sources differ on whether the announcement occurs on Wednesday or Thursday. The NFL’s rotating formula guarantees matchups against every NFC West and AFC South team, plus crossover games with the NFC South, NFC North and AFC North champions. The London contest marks the Eagles’ third overseas appearance, revisiting the Jaguars after the 2018 Wembley meeting. Thanksgiving pits Philadelphia against Dallas for the 59th time the Cowboys have hosted the holiday game.
Numbers at a Glance
The 2026 slate comprises 17 games—nine at home, eight on the road. The Eagles play each NFC East rival twice, host one international game, and have four primetime appearances. Crossover opponents include the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Official Statements
The NFL said the schedule will debut at 8 p.m. with a “song-and-dance” presentation. The Eagles confirmed the London game in a pre-release teaser, highlighting the team’s expanding global presence.
Conflicting Reports
One source lists the schedule drop for Wednesday, another for Thursday, creating uncertainty about the exact release day. While ten matchups are known, the opponents and dates for the remaining seven games have not been confirmed.
Verbatim Quotes
“Wednesday night with some elaborate song-and-dance programming.” — PhillyVoice reporter
“PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Eagles will travel to London for the third overseas game in franchise history this year, the team announced in a teaser of their 2026 schedule ahead of the full reveal later Thursday night.” — Patch.com reporter
“Make sure you get that nap in early.” — PhillyVoice columnist
Next Steps
The full slate will air on ESPN2 and NFL Network at the announced time, with streaming on the ESPN App, NFL+ and fuboTV. Ticket sales open through official channels as the league finalizes the remaining matchups.
