After weeks of preseason action, we’re finally on the precipice of a new NFL season.
Unlike previous seasons, the 2026 NFL regular season begins on a Wednesday night as fans are treated to a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on NBC and Peacock.
Week 1 will also include the traditional Sunday games on CBS and FOX, as well as the first Sunday Night Football game of the season when the New York Giants host the Dallas Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock). The first week of the season concludes on Monday, September 14 when the Denver Broncos travel to Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Monday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC). But what about Thursday Night Football?
Most of this season’s Thursday games will air on Prime Video…. but not Week 1! Here’s where to stream the first Thursday night NFL game of the 2026 regular season.
Is There a Thursday Night Football Game This Week?
Yes! And not only that… there’s a Wednesday game, too.
The first game of the 2026-27 regular season takes place on Wednesday, September 9 when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots collide on NBC and Peacock. The first Thursday matchup of the season is set for September 10 when the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams collide in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Australia.
What Channel Is Thursday Night Football On This Week?
The 49ers/Rams game starts at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix, with the streamer’s pregame coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Is The 49ers-Rams Game Free For Netflix Subscribers?
Yes! The game is available to stream on Netflix at no additional cost to subscribers.
How To Watch Thursday’s 49ers-Rams Game Live On Netflix:
You can purchase Netflix for $8.99/month. Ad-free monthly options are also available for $19.99 (the Standard plan) or $26.99 (the Premium option).
Does Netflix Offer a Free Trial?
Nope. Unfortunately, the streamer isn’t currently offering a free trial.
Thursday Night Football 2026 Schedule:
- Week 1: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (September 10 at 8:35 p.m. ET on Netflix)
- Week 2: Detroit Lions @ Buffalo Bills (September 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 3: Atlanta Falcons @ Green Bay Packers (September 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 4: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns (October 1 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Dallas Cowboys (October 8 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 6: Seattle Seahawks @ Denver Broncos (October 15 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 7: New England Patriots @ Chicago Bears (October 22 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 8: Carolina Panthers @ Green Bay Packers (October 29 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 9: Jacksonville Jaguars @ Baltimore Ravens (November 5 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 10: Washington Commanders @ New York Giants (November 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 11: Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans (November 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 12: Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions (November 26 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS)
- Week 12: Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys (November 26 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX)
- Week 12: Kansas City Chiefs @ Buffalo Bills (November 26 at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC)
- Week 13: Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Rams (December 3 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 14: Minnesota Vikings @ New England Patriots (December 10 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 15: San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Chargers (December 17 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 16: Houston Texans @ Philadelphia Eagles (December 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)
- Week 17: Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals (December 31 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video)