Who Plays Thursday Night Football? 2026 Schedule Information

Update (August 7): This article has been updated with the latest info about the 2026 NFL season.

Thursday Night Football (TNF) has had countless highlights and unforgettable moments since it began airing in 2006. It has also had several homes over the years, being broadcast on CBS, NBC, the NFL Network, and exclusively on Amazon Prime as of 2022. But one thing has remained constant — it’s an excellent way to get your midweek football fix and watch the best players in the world go toe-to-toe. It has become an important staple of NFL seasons.

How to Watch Thursday Night Football

Sure, there’s plenty to like about enjoying games on a big-screen TV in the comfort of your own home, but there’s nothing quite like grabbing tickets to Thursday Night Football and attending a game live. It’s hard to think of anything that makes you feel more alive than the electric energy of a packed stadium, having a relaxing beer with your family and friends and being in the thick of the action while rooting for your favorite team.

Thursday Night Football Time and Channel

Amazon Prime earned exclusive broadcast and streaming rights to Thursday Night Football in 2022, so a Prime subscription is necessary to watch the games on your smart TV and to stream them live on your mobile devices.

The games usually kick off at 8:15 p.m. EST/ 5:15 p.m. PST.

When Did Thursday Night Football Start

The first Thursday Night Football game took place on November 23, 2006, when the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Denver Broncos and handed them a 19–10 loss on Thanksgiving Day.

There have been countless memorable moments since the inception of Thursday Night Football back in 2006. Among them was the highest-scoring game in TNF history, when the Las Vegas Raiders went head-to-head against the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 and won, 63-21

2026 Thursday Night Football Schedule

You won’t want to miss a moment of the action in the TNF 2026 season. Check out the listings below.