The Bundesliga opener will be played on Friday, 28 August 2026. The league programme will be interrupted by two international breaks (21 September to 6 October and 9 to 17 November) before the German top flight heads into the winter break after Matchday 14 (18-20 December 2026). For the first time, FIFA's adjustment of the break periods will apply:
Week 10 gets underway with a matchup of AFC West rivals when the Las Vegas Raiders visit the Denver Broncos on "Thursday Night Football." The Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons face off in Berlin to get Sunday's slate off to an early start (9:30 a.m. ET on NFL Network). The afternoon games feature matchups between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders.
Instead of battling the busy shorelines, hop aboard the Richmond Scenic Ferry from the Richmond Ferry Terminal for a front-row seat to Fleet Week's iconic air show, all while avoiding the hassle of crowded viewing areas. The ferry departs at 3 p.m. and takes you on a leisurely, one-hour route that glides between Angel Island, loops around Alcatraz, and cruises right under the Golden Gate Bridge before arriving in downtown San Francisco at 4 p.m.
NFL Week 5 kicks off with the San Francisco 49ers vs, the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, October 2 (10/2/2025) in a can't miss clash between two 3-1 postseason contenders. Later in the weekend, the final two undefeated teams put their records on the line as the Eagles host the Broncos and the Bills host the Patriots on Sunday, October 5. NFL Week 5 games air in-market on a variety of channels, including NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, NFL Network and ESPN.
It will be the second time a draw takes place under the new format, which sees all 36 teams in one league table. The draw will begin at 5 p.m. UK / midday ET, with the first fixtures scheduled for Sept. 16-18. UEFA is expected to publish the full order of matches on Saturday. The league phase will stretch into January, with all 18 games on the final matchday on Jan. 28 being played at the same time.
Washington will be competing in the first-ever Spanish international game on November 16 against the Miami Dolphins, marking a significant milestone for the NFL.
