The 2026 NFL Draft is set for April 23, with the league’s schedule release anticipated between May 12 and May 14, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Last year’s schedule was released on May 14, and it typically occurs at 8 p.m. ET. So far, one game is confirmed: the Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne on September 11. The 2026 schedule will feature nine international games across seven countries, up from seven games last year.



