Here’s a look at the current 2027 opponents for the Arizona Cardinals:
Cardinals Home Opponents
- Seattle Seahawks
- San Francisco 49ers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Minnesota Vikings
- Green Bay Packers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Cleveland Browns
- TBD – NFC South
Cardinals Away Opponents
- Seattle Seahawks
- San Francisco 49ers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Detroit Lions
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Baltimore Ravens
- TBD – NFC East, AFC South
As customary, six of the Cardinals’ 17 games will come against NFC West teams, one apiece at home and on the road.
The NFC West’s intraconference rotation features the AFC North. The Cardinals will play the Steelers and Browns at home, and Bengals and Ravens on the road.
The NFC West’s interconference rotation features the NFC North. The Cardinals will play the Vikings and Packers at home, and the Lions and Bears on the road.
The remaining games will be determined by their divisional finish after the 2026 season. Because it’s the NFC’s turn for nine away games — each NFC team has nine away games in odd-numbered seasons.
When is the Cardinals Schedule Released?
The Cardinals’ regular-season schedule will be released in May. While the NFL hasn’t announced a date for the full schedule release, recent years suggest it’ll be on a Wednesday or Thursday in the second or third week of the month.
Here are past dates of the NFL schedule release:
- 2026: Thursday, May 14
- 2025: Wednesday, May 14
- 2024: Wednesday, May 15
- 2023: Thursday, May 11
- 2022: Thursday, May 12
- 2021: Wednesday, May 12
- 2020: Thursday, May 7
Cardinals Week 1 Opponent
The Cardinals’ Week 1 opponent hasn’t been determined yet. They opened the 2026 season with a road game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Will the Cardinals Play an International Game in 2026?
The Cardinals could play an international game during the 2027 season. The Cardinals have played two international games, most recently losing to the San Francisco 49ers in Mexico in 2022.
The NFL could play up to 11 international games in 2027.
You can bet on Cardinals odds for each game at the online sportsbook.
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