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Patriots Unveil Tough 2026 Schedule, Munich Game Included

5/18/2026

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The Patriots' 2026 schedule was released, featuring six primetime games and a Munich, Germany international matchup.
Week 1 opens Wednesday night at Seattle's Lumen Field versus the Seahawks at 8:20 p.m.
Weeks 10 and 12 send the Patriots to Munich’s Allianz Arena versus the Detroit Lions and to SoFi Stadium versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Patriots face eight 2025 playoff teams, giving them the league’s sixth-hardest schedule (.531) and no primetime game with Buffalo Bills.

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The Patriots' 2026 schedule was released, featuring six primetime games and a Munich, Germany international matchup.
Week 1 opens Wednesday night at Seattle's Lumen Field versus the Seahawks at 8:20 p.m.
Weeks 10 and 12 send the Patriots to Munich’s Allianz Arena versus the Detroit Lions and to SoFi Stadium versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Patriots face eight 2025 playoff teams, giving them the league’s sixth-hardest schedule (.531) and no primetime game with Buffalo Bills.