The NFL released the Tampa Bay Bucs 2026 schedule for the regular season. In a pivotal stretch that could ultimately mark the final year for current head coach Todd Bowles, the Bucs will open their campaign on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. This Week 1 matchup kicks off their season before returning home for a Week 2 game against the Cleveland Browns. Tampa Quarterback Baker Mayfield will try to outgun injury-plagued Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, but Mayfield will have to find a new top target after wide receiver Mike Evans signed with the San Francisco 49ers. The Bucs’ 2026 schedule includes three primetime games: a Thursday night road game against the Dallas Cowboys, a Sunday night matchup at the Chicago Bears and a Monday night home game against the Carolina Panthers.The Bucs’ full schedule is posted below.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Regular Season Schedule
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 regular season on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 13. Tampa Bay’s home opener at Raymond James Stadium comes one week later against the Cleveland Browns.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday, Sept. 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX | Paycor Stadium |
| Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | vs. Cleveland Browns | 1:00 p.m. ET | CBS | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | vs. Minnesota Vikings | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | vs. Green Bay Packers | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 5 | Thursday, Oct. 8 | at Dallas Cowboys | 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video | AT&T Stadium |
| Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | 1:00 p.m. ET | CBS | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX | Bank of America Stadium |
| Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | vs. Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 8 | at Chicago Bears | 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC | Soldier Field |
| Week 10 | Bye | Bye Week | — | — | — |
| Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 22 | at Detroit Lions | 1:00 p.m. ET | CBS | Ford Field |
| Week 12 | Monday, Nov. 30 | vs. Carolina Panthers | 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN / ESPN Deportes | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 13 | Sunday, Dec. 6 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers | 1:00 p.m. ET | CBS | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | at Baltimore Ravens | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX | M&T Bank Stadium |
| Week 15 | Sunday, Dec. 20 | vs. New Orleans Saints | 1:00 p.m. ET | FOX | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 16 | TBD | at Atlanta Falcons | TBD | TBD | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| Week 17 | TBD | vs. Los Angeles Rams | TBD | TBD | Raymond James Stadium |
| Week 18 | TBD | at New Orleans Saints | TBD | TBD | Caesars Superdome |
Note: Dates, times and broadcast information are subject to change.
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