The Cleveland Browns managed to do the impossible this offseason. They’ve gained some tangible momentum despite undergoing a head coaching change on Black Monday and winning just eight games total since 2024.
There’s another factor that could help Cleveland compete in Year 1 of the Todd Monken era: a 2026 schedule that, based on 2025 winning percentages, ranks as the most favorable in football.
Cleveland’s home and away opponents for the 2026 regular season have been finalized since January. This week, we learn exactly when and where those games will take place. The NFL will release its full regular-season schedule Thursday at 8 p.m. EST.
But similar to free agency, several of those dates and times will be leaked over the coming days, especially the league’s prime-time and international matchups. That’s where we come in.
Below, you’ll find a tracker documenting every leak and rumor connected to the Browns and their AFC North rivals. So go ahead and bookmark this page and check back for frequent updates as information starts to flow ahead of Thursday night’s big announcement.
Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule Tracker
- Cleveland Browns 2026 Opponents
- Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule Rumors
- Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule Leaks
- Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule
Cleveland Browns 2026 Opponents
Home Opponents
- Baltimore Ravens (AFC North)
- Cincinnati Bengals (AFC North)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC North)
- Houston Texans
- Indianapolis Colts
- Atlanta Falcons
- Carolina Panthers
- Las Vegas Raiders
Road Opponents
- Baltimore Ravens (AFC North)
- Cincinnati Bengals (AFC North)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC North)
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New Orleans Saints
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule Rumors
No international game on tap for Browns in 2026
The Browns had a strong chance play in one of the NFL’s international games this season, as two of their opponents — the Jaguars and Saints — were set to “host” matchups overseas. The Browns’ having nine road opponents made their candidacy even stronger for one of the London games vs. Jacksonville (Weeks 5 or 6), or potentially the Week 7 matchup in Paris vs. New Orleans.
Cleveland was rumored to be the Saints' opponent for the NFL's first regular season game in France, but it appears another AFC North team — the Pittsburgh Steelers — will be heading to Paris. The Browns have also reportedly dodged a second straight trip to London.
2026 International Slate pic.twitter.com/ZM3wvPfmAj
— NFL Nerd (@NerdingonNFL) May 13, 2026
All of this is good news for the Browns. They have a extremely young roster, especially on offense, a first-year head coach, and an unsettled situation at quarterback. Adding the unknown of international travel wouldn't project as an advantage for the Browns. They know appear set to play true road games against New Orleans and Jacksonville.
Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule Leaks
Browns set to open the Todd Monken era with a major test
According multiple reports, the Browns will be opening the 2026 season with one of the toughest assingments on their entire slate. Cleveland's Week 1 opponent will be a 1 p.m. EST clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars in Duval County.
It's a tough draw for first-year Browns head coach Todd Monken. The Jaguars won 13 games last season and were a field goal away from advancing past Buffalo in the wild-card round of the AFC playoffs. Jacksonville was also 7-2 at home last season.
Todd Monken set to clash with old friend John Harbaugh in Week 15
The Cleveland Browns will reportedly travel to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in Week 15 to face the New York Giants on Sunday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. EST. It will be Cleveland's first clash with John Harbaugh since he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns haven't had much success against Harbaugh, going 8-28 against the Ravens during his tenure there.
This will also mark the first coaching matchup between Monken and Harbaugh. Monken, the Ravens offensive coordinator from 2023-25, was expected to join Harbaugh with the Giants before getting the job with Cleveland this offseason.
Browns to play rivalry game at Pittsburgh in Week 8
Cleveland's first leaked AFC North game of 2026 will reportedly come on the road against the Steelers in Week 8. This is a matchup Browns fans always circle because of the rivalry, but especially this year, as this should be a winnable game for Cleveland, even in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers will be breaking in a new head coach in Mike McCarthy and have just as much uncertainty at quarterback thanks to Aaron Rodgers' annual game of quiet reflection. This matchup falls on Nov. 1, right around the time Browns fans should expect Monken's team to be hitting its stride.
Browns return to MetLife Stadium in Week 5 to face the Jets
Cleveland won five games during the 2025 season — but it definitely should have been six. The Browns inexplicably gave up a 99-yard kickoff return and a 74-yard punt return for touchdowns in the first quarter of their road game against the Jets and wound up losing the game, 27-20.
Per an unconfirmed leak, the Browns will return to the scene of the crime with a chance to redeem themselves in Week 5 this year. They'll reportedly play the Jets on Oct. 11 back at MetLife Stadium in another 1 p.m. Sunday kickoff.
Browns fans (unfortunately) won't have to wait long for rematch with Baker Mayfield
Yikes. The Browns have reportedly drawn a second consecutive road game to start the 2026 season, and it's potentially a painful one: a date with Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In a perfect world, the Browns would have drawn the Bucs game later in the season. Spetember could come with some growing pains for Cleveland, and back-to-back road games in Florida to kick things off is about as burtal as it gets.
Browns set to travel to Nashville to play the Titans in Week 7
Cleveland will reportedly travel to Tennessee for a potential Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders quarterback matchup in Week 7. While yet to be confirmed, this is the sixth Browns road game that's been leaked, and all them are expected to be 1 p.m. EST kickoffs.
Shedeur Sanders had his best statistical game as a pro against Tennessee in Week 14 of last year, passing for 364 yards with four total touchdows (three passing, one rusher). Whether he'll get another chance against the Titans and Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, by midseason remains to to be seen.
Cleveland Browns 2026 Schedule
Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.)
Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sunday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m.)
Week 3: vs. Carolina Panthers (Sunday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.)
Week 4: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers — TNF (Thursday, Oct. 1, 8:15 p.m.)
Week 5: at New York Jets (Sunday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.)
Week 6: vs. Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m.)
Week 7: at Tennessee Titans (Sunday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m.)
Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers (Sunday, Nov. 1, 1 p.m.)
Week 9: at New Orleans Saints (Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 p.m.)
Week 10: vs. Houston Texans (Sunday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.)
Week 11: BYE WEEK
Week 12: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (Sunday, Nov. 29, 1 p.m.)
Week 13: vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Dec. 6, 1 p.m.)
Week 14: vs. Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.)
Week 15: at New York Giants (Sunday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m.)
Week 16: at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, Dec. 27, 1 p.m.)
Week 17: vs. Indianapolis Colts (Sunday, Jan. 3, 1 p.m.)
Week 18: at Cincinnati Bengals (date and time TBD)
* Full schedule confirmed by the Cleveland Browns
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