The New England Patriots are the reigning AFC champions but how will a much more difficult schedule in 2026 affect their overall record this season?

After a variety of rumors and leaks in recent days, the 2026 schedule for the New England Patriots has officially been released. The Patriots released their schedule Thursday night, along with the rest of the teams in the NFL.

The New England Patriots rode the NFL’s easiest schedule to the Super Bowl last season. That cushion is gone. That reality split the latestPFSN Football Debate Club. Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed argued the Patriots can repeat.

The Patriots are the reigning AFC champions. Here's a look at who New England will play in 2026 on the road and at home.

Patriots game-by-game predictions after the 2026 NFL Schedule release reveal a dangerous AFC contender emerging fast.

The NFL schedule release week finally arrived. The New England Patriots’ full week-by-week schedule for the 2026 season — along with those of the league’s other 31 teams — was announced on the evening of Thursday,

The Patriots aim to defend their AFC title in 2026. Here's everything to know about New England's schedule and who they will play this season.

The Patriots face a brutal 2026 NFL schedule with relentless road travel, a late-season AFC gauntlet, and Super Bowl hangover threatening their playoff hopes.

That is what happens for a team that makes the Super Bowl in head coach Mike Vrabel's first season with the position and quarterback Drake Maye's second season in the league. And now the duo knows the schedule they will face with expectations dialed up after coming one win short of championship glory last season.

The 2026 NFL schedule was released Thursday, see the New England Patriots schedule and buy your tickets to see the Patriots in person this fall.