NFL Week 18 Schedule 2026

The weekend of January 9 · 16 games. Print it or save it as a PDF.

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Week 18 at a glance

Week 18 of the 2026 NFL regular season is played on the weekend of January 9, with 16 games.

There are no byes this week, so all 32 teams play.

Kickoff times for this week are not set yet. The league schedules the final week late so the games with playoff stakes can move to prime time.

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Week 18 FAQ

When is NFL Week 18 in 2026?▼

Week 18 is played on the weekend of January 9.

How many games are in NFL Week 18?▼

16 games. There are no byes, so all 32 teams play.

Which teams have a bye in Week 18?▼

None. This season's byes fall between Week 5 and Week 14, and nobody is off in Week 18, so all 32 teams play.

When are Week 18 kickoff times announced?▼

The league sets the final week's kickoff times only after the previous week is played, once it knows which games decide playoff places. The matchups are fixed; the times appear on this page once they are announced.

Can I print the Week 18 schedule as a PDF?▼

Yes. Press 'Print / save as PDF' and choose 'Save as PDF' in your browser's print dialog. The sheet fits on one page.

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NFL Week 18 Schedule 2026 — Printable PDF