The 2026 NFL schedule is set to be unveiled in a prime-time special on NFL Network on May 14th, with teams releasing their own schedule videos simultaneously. However, some games will be announced earlier by broadcast partners, and local and national reporters will be tracking key dates and leaks. The Chicago Bears, in particular, are generating buzz with their potential international game and intriguing schedule rumors. While they won't host an international game this season, there's a possibility they'll travel to play in one of the final international games, with the full international slate being revealed on Wednesday. The Bears' 2026 opponents include the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, and Jacksonville Jaguars at home, and the Lions, Packers, Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, and Seattle Seahawks on the road. These matchups are subject to change until officially announced by the NFL. The schedule tracker includes placeholders for specific weeks, with the Bears' games to be revealed later. The article also mentions high-profile game rumors, such as the Dallas Cowboys hosting the New York Giants in the Sunday Night Football season opener and the Patriots potentially traveling to Seattle for the season opener. NBC has secured an additional Week 17 game, adding to the excitement. The Bears' win total is set at 9.5, with odds of +110 for over and -130 for under. Their playoff odds are +108, and they are +1300 to win the NFC. The article concludes with a live event, 'Bears Over Beers', hosted by Ryan Droste and Bryan Orenchuk, discussing the NFL schedule on YouTube.
