CBS Sports is preparing for another massive NFL season in 2026, announcing that it will broadcast more than 100 regular-season games as part of its 67th year covering the league. The network will once again serve as the primary television home of the AFC while also carrying several marquee NFC matchups throughout the season.
The announcement comes after a record-breaking 2025 campaign in which the NFL on CBS delivered its highest-rated regular season ever, including the league’s most-watched game package and top-rated national television window.
CBS Continues as a Major NFL Partner
In addition to more than 100 regular-season games, CBS will air:
- One Wild Card playoff game
- One Divisional Round playoff game
- The AFC Championship Game
Games will be televised on the CBS Television Network and streamed locally through Paramount+.
CBS remains the primary broadcast home of AFC teams, ensuring frequent appearances by some of the league’s biggest stars and championship contenders.
Marquee Matchups Highlight the Schedule
Among the most anticipated games on the 2026 CBS schedule are:
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro (Week 3)
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos (Week 8)
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Week 11)
- Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots (Week 13)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams (Week 15)
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Week 16)
The network’s premier 4:25 p.m. ET national window will again feature many of the NFL’s biggest games and most popular franchises.
Chiefs, Bills and Ravens Lead the Coverage
As the AFC continues to dominate much of the league’s national conversation, CBS will showcase many of the conference’s elite teams throughout the season.
The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled for four appearances in CBS’s national game window, while teams such as the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and New England Patriots will also receive significant exposure.
With star quarterbacks and playoff contenders spread across the AFC, CBS is expected to remain one of the NFL’s most-watched broadcast partners.
Week 15 Features a Special Showcase
One of the most anticipated weekends on the CBS schedule will come in Week 15.
The network will feature:
- Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills on Saturday night
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams
CBS executives have described the lineup as one of the strongest late-season weekends of the year as playoff races intensify across both conferences.
Coming Off a Record-Breaking Season
CBS enters 2026 with strong momentum after posting record viewership numbers during the 2025 season.
According to the network, the NFL on CBS averaged more than 21 million viewers across its package and delivered the league’s most-watched game and television window. The Thanksgiving matchup between the Chiefs and Cowboys attracted more than 57 million viewers, becoming one of the most-watched NFL broadcasts in recent history.
Looking Ahead
With more than 100 regular-season games, a full playoff slate, and several high-profile national matchups, CBS Sports is positioning itself for another major year of NFL coverage.
From international games in Brazil to late-season playoff battles and the road to the AFC Championship, the 2026 NFL on CBS schedule promises plenty of must-watch football for fans throughout the season.
