The Eagles’ first-place finish in the NFC East will give Nick Sirianni’s team an even more demanding schedule in 2026.
With the regular season now complete, Philadelphia’s 2026 opponents are set, and it’ll be one of the league’s most demanding schedules. Â They will face the gauntlet of juggernauts in the NFC West and the AFC South, as well as the first-place finishers in the NFC South, NFC North, and AFC North.
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The official schedule with dates and times won’t be revealed until spring, but the Birds have revealed next year’s opponents.
Eagles‘ 2025 record
Philadelphia finished 11-6 in the regular season after losing to the Commanders in Week 18 with several key starters resting.
Home Opponents
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 29: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 29, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Dallas CowboysNew York GiantsWashington CommandersLos Angeles RamsSeattle SeahawksHouston TexansIndianapolis ColtsNFC South winner Carolina PanthersAFC North winner, Pittsburgh Steelers
Away opponents
Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) drops to throw during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dallas CowboysNew York GiantsWashington CommandersSan Francisco 49ersArizona CardinalsJacksonville JaguarsTennessee TitansChicago Bears (NFC North winner)
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2025 playoff teams
Philadelphia will face eight playoff teams from last season, including the Rams, Seahawks, Texans, 49ers, Ravens, Jaguars, Panthers, and Bears.
Carolina Panthers (Home)
The Panthers made the postseason last year for the first time since 2017 after winning the NFC South with an 8-9 record. Carolina defeated the Rams in the regular season, and they nearly pulled off an upset of Sean McVay’s team in a wild-card matchup.
Chicago Bears (Away)
In a game that should be nationally televised and easy for the Eagles to be motivated after the 24-15 Black Friday loss, they’ll travel to Chicago to face the ascending Bears. In 2025, under Head Coach Ben Johnson, the Bears advanced to the Divisional Round. Chicago finished with an 11-6 record and an NFC North title.
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Houston Texans (Home)
Led by former Eagles’ linebacker DeMeco Ryan, the Texans made it to the Divisional Round for the third consecutive season. It’ll be a challenge as Houston has the NFL’s top-ranked defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Away)
Under first-year head coach Liam Coen, Jacksonville had its best regular season since 1999, winning 13 games and capturing the AFC South. Trevor Lawrence regained his swagger, throwing for a career-high 29 touchdown passes.
Los Angeles Rams (Home)
The Eagles have won three straight over the Rams, including a walk-off win following a Jordan Davis return on a blocked Field goal attempt. Sean McVay’s team is currently in the NFC Championship Game after finishing the regular season 12-5 and in second place in the NFC West.
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Pittsburgh Steelers (Home)
For the first time in 19 years, the Steelers will debut a new head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down. The Steelers won the AFC North with a 10-7 record, but could undergo major changes.
San Francisco 49ers (Away)
In another game that won’t need any motivation, the Eagles will travel West to face the team that knocked them out of the postseason. San Francisco showed grit with a depleted roster, finishing 12-5 and finishing third in the NFC West. They were knocked out of the playoffs by Seattle, 41-6.
Seattle Seahawks (Home)
The most complete team on the schedule and potential Super Bowl champions, Seattle will host the Rams in the NFC Championship Game this weekend. The Seahawks went 14-3 in the regular season and earned the NFC’s No. 1 seed in the first season with Sam Darnold at quarterback and in the second year under Mike MacDonald.
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Final analysis
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 20: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles scrambles with the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 20, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
The schedule is brutal and could be among the NFL’s toughest in 2026. The Cowboys, Giants, and Colts will all be improved.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles will face eight playoff teams in 2026