Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule: Full List, Dates, Times & Key Matchups
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2026 schedule is here. The team opens on the road before returning home for three consecutive games, multiple prime-time appearances, and a stretch of division games late in the season that could determine the NFC South race.
Quick Hits
- Season opener: at Cincinnati Bengals – Sept. 13, 1 PM ET (FOX)
- First home game: vs. Cleveland Browns – Sept. 20, 1 PM ET (CBS)
- Bye week: Week 10 (Nov. 15)
- Prime-time games: 3 total
- First divisional game: at Carolina Panthers – Week 7
- Toughest stretch: Weeks 11-14 (at Lions, vs. Panthers, vs. Chargers, at Baltimore)
Regular Season Schedule
- Week 1 (Sun, Sept. 13): at Cincinnati Bengals - 1:00 PM (FOX)
- Week 2 (Sun, Sept. 20): vs. Cleveland Browns - 1:00 PM (CBS)
- Week 3 (Sun, Sept. 27): vs. Minnesota Vikings - 4:05 PM (FOX)
- Week 4 (Sun, Oct. 4): vs. Green Bay Packers - 1:00 PM (FOX)
- Week 5 (Thurs, Oct. 8): @ Dallas Cowboys - 8:15 PM (AMZ)
- Week 6 (Sun, Oct. 18): vs. Pittsburgh Steelers - 1:00 PM (CBS)
- Week 7 (Sun, Oct. 25): @ Carolina Panthers - 1:00 PM (FOX)
- Week 8 (Sun, Nov. 1): vs. Atlanta Falcons - 1:00 PM (FOX)
- Week 9 (Sun, Nov. 8): @ Chicago Bears - 8:20 PM (NBC)
- Week 10: BYE WEEK
- Week 11 (Sun, Nov. 22): @ Detroit Lions - 1:00 PM (CBS)
- Week 12 (Mon, Nov. 30): vs. Carolina Panthers - 8:15 PM (ESPN)
- Week 13 (Sun, Dec. 6): vs. Los Angeles Chargers - 1:00 PM (CBS)
- Week 14 (Sun, Dec. 13): @ Baltimore Ravens - 1:00 PM (FOX)
- Week 15 (Sun, Dec. 20) vs. New Orleans Saints - 1:00PM (FOX)
- Week 16 (TBD) @ Atlanta Falcons - TBD (TBD)
- Week 17 (Sun. Jan. 3) vs. Los Angeles Rams - TBD (TBD)
- Week 18 (TBD) @ New Orleans Saints - TBD (TBD)
Preseason Schedule
- Preseason Week 1 (Fri. Aug. 14): at New York Jets - 7:00PM (WFLA-TV)
- Preseason Week 2 (Sat. Aug. 22 ): vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 7:30PM (WFLA-TV)
- Preseason Week 3 (Fri. Aug. 28): vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - 7:30 PM (WFLA-TV)
Tickets for Buccaneers home games, including the home opener and select marquee matchups, are available on the official Buccaneers ticketing pages. Buy here.
Home & Away Split
Home Games
Browns, Vikings, Packers, Steelers, Falcons, Panthers, Chargers, Saints, Rams
Away Games
Bengals, Cowboys, Panthers, Bears, Lions, Ravens, Falcons, Saints
Primetime Games
- at Dallas Cowboys — Thurs, Oct. 8 (AMZ)
- at Chicago Bears — Sun, Nov. 8 (NBC)
- vs. Carolina Panthers — Mon, Nov. 30 (ESPN)
The Buccaneers will play three primetime games across the 2026 season, including marquee road matchups and a divisional showdown at home late in November.
FAQ
When is the Buccaneers' 2026 season opener?
The Buccaneers open the 2026 season on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13 at 1:00 PM ET on FOX.
Who do the Buccaneers play in Week 1?
Tampa Bay opens the season at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. before heading home to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 2.
When is the Buccaneers' first home game in 2026?
The Buccaneers' first home game is against the Cleveland Browns on September 20 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS.
How many primetime games do the Buccaneers have in 2026?
The Buccaneers will play three primetime games during the 2026 regular season.
When is the Buccaneers' bye week?
Tampa Bay's bye week is in Week 10 of the 2026 season (Nov. 15).
How many home games do the Buccaneers have in 2026?
The Buccaneers have 9 home games at Raymond James Stadium during the 2026 season.
What is the toughest stretch of the Buccaneers' 2026 schedule?
The most difficult stretch comes between Weeks 11–14 immediately following the Bye Week, featuring matchups against the Lions, Panthers, Chargers and Ravens.
Who are the Buccaneers' biggest opponents in 2026?
Key matchups include the Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Rams.
Where can I buy Buccaneers tickets for the 2026 season?
Tickets for Buccaneers home games, including the home opener and select marquee matchups, are available through the official Buccaneers ticketing portal.
How to Watch, Listen & Stream Every Buccaneers Game in 2026
Week 1
Buccaneers at Bengals — Sept. 13, 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
Week 2
Buccaneers vs. Browns — Sept. 20, 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
Week 3
Buccaneers vs. Vikings — Sept. 27, 4:05 PM ET (FOX)
Week 4
Buccaneers vs. Packers — Oct. 4, 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
Week 5
Buccaneers at Cowboys — Oct. 8, 8:15 PM ET (AMZ), Thursday Night Football
Week 6
Buccaneers vs. Steelers — Oct. 18, 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
Week 7
Buccaneers at Panthers — Oct. 25, 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
Week 8
Buccaneers vs. Falcons — Nov. 1, 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
Week 9
Buccaneers at Bears — Nov. 8, 8:20 PM ET (NBC), Sunday Night Football
Week 10
BYE WEEK
Week 11
Buccaneers at Lions — Nov. 22, 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
Week 12
Buccaneers vs. Panthers — Nov. 30, 8:15 PM ET (ESPN), Monday Night Football
Week 13
Buccaneers vs. Chargers — Dec. 6, 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
Week 14
Buccaneers at Ravens — Dec. 13, 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
Week 15
Buccaneers vs. Saints — Dec. 20, 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
Week 16
Buccaneers at Falcons — TBD, TBD (TBD)
Week 17
Buccaneers vs. Rams — Jan. 3, TBD (TBD)
Week 18
Buccaneers at Saints — TBD, TBD (TBD)
Tickets
Home Opener Tickets
Week 2 vs. Cleveland Browns — Buy Tickets →
Featured Matchups
Week 4 vs. Green Bay Packers — Buy Tickets →
Week 6 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — Buy Tickets →
Week 12 vs. Carolina Panthers — Buy Tickets →
Week 13 vs. Los Angeles Chargers — Buy Tickets →
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Regular Season Matchups
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Week 2 vs. Cleveland Browns — Buy Tickets →
Week 3 vs. Minnesota Vikings — Buy Tickets →
Week 4 vs. Green Bay Packers — Buy Tickets →
Week 5 at Dallas Cowboys — Buy Tickets →
Week 6 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — Buy Tickets →
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Week 8 vs. Atlanta Falcons — Buy Tickets →
Week 9 at Chicago Bears — Buy Tickets →
BYE WEEK
Week 11 at Detroit Lions — Buy Tickets →
Week 12 vs. Carolina Panthers — Buy Tickets →
Week 13 vs. Los Angeles Chargers — Buy Tickets →
Week 14 at Baltimore Ravens — Buy Tickets →
Week 15 vs. New Orleans Saints — Buy Tickets →
Week 16 at Atlanta Falcons — Buy Tickets →
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Key Matchups & Storylines
- Prime-time matchups between Dallas Cowboys (Week Five TNF), Chicago Bears (Week Nine SNF) & Carolina Panthers (Week 10 SNF).
- Baker Mayfield's first matchup against Cleveland Browns while in a Tampa Bay uniform.
- Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson faces his former team Week Eight against the Atlanta Falcons. Baker Mayfield battles former Cleveland Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski.
- Perfect Bye Week, middle of year Week 10.
- Another NFC battle against the Detroit Lions in Week 11.
- Three of final four games are against NFC South opponents.
How Tough Is the Buccaneers' 2026 Schedule?
- Tampa Bay has the 12th easiest schedule according to CBS Sports.
- The Buccaneers' 2026 opponents went 141-146-2 last year, a win percentage of .491.
- 6 out of the 14 teams on the Bucs' schedule made the playoffs in 2025. 3 won their divisions (Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears & Pittsburgh Steelers).
- Quality opponents across the schedule with something to prove.
- Late-season division cluster increases NFC South pressure.
- Three prime-time games signal national spotlight expectations.
- Week 4 to Week 9 is packed full of meaningful games.
- Most difficult stretch of games comes after Bye Week.