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The 10 Best NFL Schedule Release Videos of 2026, Ranked

The Chargers delivered a standout performance yet again, while the Titans and Colts also presented strong contenders for the top spot.

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The 10 Best NFL Schedule Release Videos of 2026, Ranked

Ranking the 10 best NFL schedule release videos of 2026

The Charges once again shine, while the Titans and Colts both made pitches to steal the show

By Shanna McCarriston

May 14, 2026 at 9:51 pm ET • 1 min read

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The NFL knows how to make every event a big deal, and that certainly applies to the 2026 schedule release. The season kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 9, with a Super Bowl LX rematch. The Seattle Seahawks will host, as is typical with the defending champion, and the Patriots are out for revenge.

Opponents were already out, but teams have to wait to give dates of each matchup. They commemorate the big event by releasing creative videos. Some use memes, graphics, references to video games or street interviews to announce week by week.

Here's a look at the 10 best.

1. Chargers

The Chargers are excellent at this every year. Their attention to detail is always on point, and every time you watch it, you notice something new.

> should we REALLY make our schedule release video in halo? yes yes yesyes yesyes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yesyes yes yes yes yesye yes yes yes yes yesyes pic.twitter.com/eusK9QmNGd — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) May 14, 2026

2. Titans

The Titans stand as another social media team that always wins the schedule release day, and they tend to do so with man-on-the-street videos.

> You never know who you'll see on the street @Shift4 NFL Schedule Release Show 5/14 on @nflnetwork at 7PM CT pic.twitter.com/uddftsZab2 — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 14, 2026

3. Colts

The Colts social media team used one of the most popular cartoons to list off their 2026 opponents.

> D’OH! another schedule release video! @TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/7rc9zyo2pv — Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 14, 2026

4. 49ers

I love it when a team embraces its city, and the Niners did so with a tour through the Painted Ladies.

> If these walls could talk. 🎟️: https://t.co/v4l7yokxSP @Ticketmaster | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/ZnueuR2RSF — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 14, 2026

5. Rams

This is another one of my favorites from the day, and it combines a good balance of humor and roasting their fans. The social media team put in the work to dig up these videos.

> These are inside thoughts. pic.twitter.com/XorCtx11rL — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 15, 2026

6. Giants

Jameis Winston usually makes for good television, especially when he's interacting with fans.

Winston van Gogh draws up the 2026 Schedule 🎨 Tickets on sale now 🎟️: https://t.co/ysuYTbX1ly pic.twitter.com/yIYaJGTZhr — New York Giants (@Giants) May 14, 2026

7. Chiefs

As someone who loves to shop, I really liked this one. A lot.

> The ’90s called. They want their schedule release back. pic.twitter.com/Gzc456uPbC — Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 14, 2026

8. Bears

Bob Ross is iconic and I love using painting as a way to name off each opponent.

> Just some happy little matchups 🎨 pic.twitter.com/mxaSU2VlOk — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 14, 2026

9. Commanders

Football players in STEM! This is another release with a lot of attention to detail. It gets a spot on the list for being unique.

> Been in the lab...the results are in 🧪 @SeatGeek | 🎟️ https://t.co/LIeq3URPlW pic.twitter.com/23hF42dUw8 — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 14, 2026