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See the full story · 2 sourcesTAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 25: A detailed view of the Buccaneers Pirate ship behind the end zones is seen prior to the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Training camp is well underway and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter 2026 looking to get back to the postseason after an 8-9 finish snapped their five-year playoff streak. Expectations remain relatively modest entering the new campaign, with the Buccaneers’ over/under win total currently set at 8.5 wins, according to FanDuel Sportsbook . Tampa Bay will navigate a 17-game slate that features nine home games and three primetime matchups.
Here’s the Buccaneers’ full schedule of games for the 2026 season.
Buccaneers Schedule
Preseason
Week 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets
Friday, August 14, 7:00 PM ET MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Week 2: Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Saturday, August 22, 7:30 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
Week 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Friday, August 28, 7:30 PM ET EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
(NOTE: All three preseason contests airing locally on WFLA.)
Regular Season
Week 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, September 13, 1:00 PM ET Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH TV Channel: FOX
Week 2
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, September 20, 1:00 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: CBS
Week 3
Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, September 27, 4:05 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: FOX
Week 4
Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, October 4, 1:00 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: FOX
Week 5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
Thursday, October 8, 8:15 PM ET AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video
Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, October 18, 1:00 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: CBS
Week 7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Sunday, October 25, 1:00 PM ET Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC TV Channel: FOX
Week 8
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, November 1, 1:00 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: FOX
Week 9
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears
Sunday, November 8, 8:20 PM ET Soldier Field, Chicago, IL TV Channel: NBC
Week 10
BYE WEEK
Week 11
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 PM ET Ford Field, Detroit, MI TV Channel: CBS
Week 12
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Monday, November 30, 8:15 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: ESPN
Week 13
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, December 6, 1:00 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: CBS
Week 14
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens
Sunday, December 13, 1:00 PM ET M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD TV Channel: FOX
Week 15
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, December 20, 1:00 PM ET Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL TV Channel: FOX
Week 16
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
Date: TBA Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA Kickoff Time: TBA TV Channel: TBA
Week 17
Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, January 3, 2027 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL Kickoff Time: TBA TV Channel: TBA
Week 18
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints
Date: TBA Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA Kickoff Time: TBA TV Channel: TBA
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