League exec Hans Schroeder explains this season’s unique challenges, from the Australia game in Week 1 to new time slots around holidays.

The NFL’s unprecedented international schedule for the 2026 season is now set, and it’s also bringing sizable changes for U.S.-based fans.

The NFL released the full schedule Thursday with a multitude of great matchups.

All 272 regular-season matchups, plus the Sunday, Monday, and Thursday night games, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Saturday and Christmas games.

League exec Hans Schroeder explains this season’s unique challenges, from the Australia game in Week 1 to new time slots around holidays.

Mike North, VP of broadcast planning, explains why the league added a Thanksgiving Eve game, rolled the dice with the Chiefs and more.

Opponents usually don't mean much in an NFL preseason, but the Kansas City Chiefs have a unique schedule ahead of the 2026 season.