From the Chiefs and Ravens to division rivals, the Bills’ 2026 schedule is packed with elite opponents as Buffalo opens a new era at Highmark Stadium.
The Buffalo Bills officially know who they'll be facing during the 2026 regular season, and the opponent list shows just how challenging the first year at the new Highmark Stadium is shaping up to be. With high expectations and a new home, Buffalo will not be getting any favors from the league.
As always, the AFC East will play a major role in the schedule. The Bills will face each division rival twice, hosting all three at the new stadium while also heading out on the road later in the year.
Beyond the division, Buffalo’s home schedule features several top-tier opponents, giving fans an early look at some of the league’s best teams inside their new home.
Home opponents at the new Highmark Stadium include:
- Miami Dolphins
- New England Patriots
- New York Jets
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Chicago Bears
- Detroit Lions
- Baltimore Ravens
The road slate may be even more demanding. Buffalo will travel across the country multiple times, including two trips to the Pacific time zone and several games in traditionally difficult environments.
Away opponents:
- Denver Broncos
- Green Bay Packers
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Miami Dolphins
- Minnesota Vikings
- New England Patriots
- New York Jets
- Houston Texans
- Los Angeles Rams
The headliner on the home schedule is clearly the Kansas City Chiefs, a matchup that has come to define the AFC during the Josh Allen era. Baltimore’s visit also stands out, as these teams have been attached at the hip almost as much as Buffalo and Kansas City.
Detroit’s trip to Buffalo provides another strong measuring stick, with the Lions now firmly established as one of the NFC’s top teams.
On the road, trips to Green Bay, Minnesota, and Los Angeles immediately stand out. Those games will test Buffalo in terms of travel, environment, and execution. The visit to Houston is also notable, with the Texans continuing to rise as a serious AFC contender and having Buffalo's number when in Houston.
As far as what could be fun road trips for Bills fans the aforementioned Green Bay, Los Angeles, Minnesota visits are always filled with Bills Mafia. There's also a trip to Las Vegas that Bills fans will make en masse.
Overall, the Bills’ 2026 opponents reflect a team expected to compete at the highest level without facing the teams that won their division. The first season at the new Highmark Stadium will come with no easy stretches, just a schedule full of meaningful matchups that will quickly reveal where Buffalo stands.