The Cleveland Browns have officially released their 2026 NFL regular-season schedule, featuring major AFC North battles, several playoff-caliber opponents, and a nationally televised Thursday Night Football matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cleveland opens the 2026 season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 13 before traveling to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.
Browns 2026 Schedule
Week-by-Week Schedule
- Week 1: at Jaguars – Sept. 13 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 2: at Buccaneers – Sept. 20 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 3: vs. Panthers – Sept. 27 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 4: vs. Steelers – Oct. 1 – 8:15 p.m. (TNF)
- Week 5: at Jets – Oct. 11 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 6: vs. Ravens – Oct. 18 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 7: at Titans – Oct. 25 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 8: at Steelers – Nov. 1 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 9: at Saints – Nov. 8 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 10: vs. Texans – Nov. 15 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 11: Bye Week
- Week 12: vs. Raiders – Nov. 29 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 13: vs. Bengals – Dec. 6 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 14: vs. Falcons – Dec. 13 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 15: at Giants – Dec. 20 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 16: at Ravens – Dec. 27 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 17: vs. Colts – Jan. 3 – 1:00 p.m.
- Week 18: at Bengals – TBD
Browns Featured in Thursday Night Football
One of Cleveland’s marquee games this season comes in Week 4 when the Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. The rivalry matchup is expected to carry major AFC North implications early in the season.
The Browns also face the Baltimore Ravens twice, including a critical late-season road matchup in Week 16.
AFC North Race Could Be Intense Again
The AFC North once again projects as one of the toughest divisions in football. Cleveland’s schedule includes six divisional contests against the Steelers, Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals, with several games coming during the second half of the season.
The Browns close the regular season with key divisional matchups against Cincinnati and Baltimore that could impact playoff positioning.
Key Matchups on Cleveland’s 2026 Schedule
Several games stand out for Browns fans in 2026:
- Week 4 vs. Steelers (TNF)
- Week 6 vs. Ravens
- Week 8 at Steelers
- Week 13 vs. Bengals
- Week 16 at Ravens
- Week 18 at Bengals
The schedule also includes intriguing non-division games against the Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, and Indianapolis Colts.
Can Cleveland Make a Playoff Push?
The Browns enter the 2026 season hoping to contend in a highly competitive AFC. With a balanced mix of home and away games and a midseason bye in Week 11, Cleveland will look to build momentum during the second half of the season.
If the Browns can navigate their difficult AFC North slate and capitalize on home-field opportunities, they could remain firmly in the playoff race entering January.