2025–26 New England Patriots Schedule: A Season Packed With High-Stakes Showdowns

The New England Patriots are gearing up for an electrifying 2025–26 NFL season, with a schedule that promises plenty of drama, rivalry clashes, and prime-time excitement. Fans can already start circling their calendars for key matchups that could shape the team’s playoff destiny.

The campaign kicks off on Sunday, September 7 at home against the Las Vegas Raiders in a 1:00 PM ET matchup on CBS. A week later, the Patriots hit the road to face division rival Miami Dolphins on September 14, before returning home for another big AFC clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 21.

Week 4 sees the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers in a FOX broadcast, followed by their first prime-time appearance of the season on October 5, when they visit the Buffalo Bills for an 8:20 PM NBC showdown.

The mid-season stretch is packed with critical games. On October 12, the Patriots travel to the New Orleans Saints, then head to Tennessee on October 19. The month closes with a home game against the Cleveland Browns on October 26, broadcast on FOX. November starts with another home matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, before a tough road trip to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 9.

The Patriots’ prime-time spotlight heats up again in Week 11, when they host the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football (Prime Video). Two weeks later, on Monday, December 1, they face the New York Giants on ESPN’s Monday Night Football.

After a late-season bye week, the Patriots return for a key divisional rematch with the Buffalo Bills on December 14, followed by a road game at Baltimore Ravens on December 21. Week 17 sends them to face the Jets again, before wrapping up the regular season in a flex game against the Miami Dolphins, which could have massive playoff implications.

With a balanced mix of home-field advantages, heated rivalries, and challenging road trips, the 2025–26 Patriots schedule is set to test the team’s resilience and ambition. For fans, it’s a season brimming with must-watch moments from start to finish.