The NFL officially released the highly anticipated 2026 regular-season schedule, and the Jacksonville Jaguars face an incredibly demanding path back to the playoffs. Fresh off an AFC South title run in 2025, head coach Doug Pederson’s squad faces a grueling first-place schedule stacked with heavy hitters, back-to-back London appearances, and critical primetime showdowns. For fans tracking exactly how this season maps out, the combination of early-season tests against recent division champions and late-year divisional clashes will absolutely define Jacksonville’s championship aspirations.
An Intense Opening Month Sets The Tone
The Jaguars open their campaign at EverBank Stadium on September 13 against the Cleveland Browns, immediately testing their defensive front against a physical AFC North opponent. Things escalate rapidly from there. Week 2 sends Jacksonville out west to face the high-powered Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Returning home for Week 3, the Jaguars host the New England Patriots in what promises to be a spectacular early-season heavyweight clash.
Drawing five 2025 division champions over the course of the season means the Jaguars get absolutely no free passes. Navigating this brutal opening stretch requires quarterback Trevor Lawrence to play elite football right out of the gate. If Jacksonville hopes to defend its division crown, surviving September with a winning record is a mandatory baseline.
The Historic London Doubleheader
Jacksonville continues its strong international presence by playing consecutive games in London for Week 5 and Week 6. First, the Jaguars face a massive NFC East challenge against the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The very next Sunday, they shift over to Wembley Stadium for a massive divisional battle against the Houston Texans. Playing a division rival overseas introduces a fascinating wrinkle to the AFC South race, forcing both teams to adjust their travel logistics and physical recovery plans.
Following the grueling international trip, the Jaguars thankfully receive their bye in Week 7. This perfectly placed break allows the roster to heal and recalibrate before launching into the meat of their divisional schedule. Fans who love monitoring the league-wide standings and tracking team stats can review the NFL’s official team schedules to see how Jacksonville’s rest advantages compare to their late-season opponents.
A Gauntlet Of Primetime And Late-Season Road Games
The second half of the 2026 schedule features major national television exposure for the Jaguars. A Thursday Night Football trip to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9 highlights the mid-season stretch. Later, EverBank Stadium gets completely electric for a Monday Night Football clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. Just a few weeks after that, Jacksonville heads to AT&T Stadium for a Sunday Night Football showdown with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16.
Closing out the season requires incredible mental toughness. Three of the Jaguars’ final four games take place on the road, culminating in a critical Week 18 regular-season finale against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Much like the intense divisional matchups we covered in our recent Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles May 19 game preview, divisional titles often come down to executing the game plan flawlessly in hostile environments during the final weeks of the year.
2026 Jacksonville Jaguars Regular Season Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Location | Time (ET) / TV |
| Week 1 | Sep. 13 | vs. Cleveland Browns | EverBank Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 2 | Sep. 20 | at Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | 4:05 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 3 | Sep. 27 | vs. New England Patriots | EverBank Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 4 | Oct. 4 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Paycor Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 5 | Oct. 11 | vs. Philadelphia Eagles | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 9:30 a.m. (NFLN) |
| Week 6 | Oct. 18 | vs. Houston Texans | Wembley Stadium | 9:30 a.m. (NFLN) |
| Week 7 | Oct. 25 | BYE | — | — |
| Week 8 | Nov. 1 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | EverBank Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 9 | Nov. 5 | at Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | 8:15 p.m. (Amazon) |
| Week 10 | Nov. 15 | at Tennessee Titans | Nissan Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (FOX) |
| Week 11 | Nov. 22 | at New York Giants | MetLife Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 12 | Nov. 29 | vs. Tennessee Titans | EverBank Stadium | 4:05 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 13 | Dec. 6 | at Chicago Bears | Soldier Field | 1:00 p.m. (FOX) |
| Week 14 | Dec. 14 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | EverBank Stadium | 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) |
| Week 15 | Dec. 20 | at Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | 1:00 p.m. (CBS) |
| Week 16 | Dec. 27 | at Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | 8:20 p.m. (NBC) |
| Week 17 | TBD | vs. Washington Commanders | EverBank Stadium | TBD |
| Week 18 | TBD | at Indianapolis Colts | Lucas Oil Stadium | TBD |
