You might recall the way the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2025 season wrapped up.
After a promising 6-2 start, Baker Mayfield’s team struggled with a disappointing 2-7 finish, ending the season at 8-9 and just missing the playoffs. Interestingly, they managed to defeat their NFC South rival, the Carolina Panthers, in Week 18.
During this challenging period, head coach Todd Bowles addressed his players, stating, “That was inexcusable… It was very inexcusable, and there’s no answer to that. There are no excuses. That’s what I tell them in the locker room. Look in the mirror.”
Those remarks were tough to hear, but let’s hope Bowles doesn’t have to repeat them again.
With the 2026 NFL schedule now released, we can see who the Buccaneers will face this year as they aim for redemption.
Key opponents heading to Raymond James Stadium include Kyler Murray’s Minnesota Vikings on September 27, Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers on October 4, TJ Watt’s Pittsburgh Steelers on October 18, Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers on December 6, and Matthew Stafford’s Los Angeles Rams on January 27. Just a three-point difference in their last home game.
A rematch against Bryce Young’s Carolina Panthers is also on the calendar for Monday, November 30, which should be quite intense after their last encounter.
Despite a challenging offseason that saw Mike Evans resign and Lavonte David retire, general manager Jason Licht is working hard to assemble a competitive team for Bowles.
Recent signings include linebacker Alex Anzalone, tight end Cade Otten, running back Kenneth Gainwell, defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson, and linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad.
The team will also bring back standout players like No. 15 pick Reuben Bain Jr., No. 46 Josiah Trotter, as well as play-caller Mayfield, safety Antoine Winfield Jr., offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr., and defensive tackle Vita Vea.
What’s still needed is you.
If you’re interested in experiencing the Buccaneers as they strive for their third NFC South title in four years, tickets for all nine home games in 2026 at Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium are now available.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Home Game Tickets
For those wanting to pick which home games to attend, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a complete list of Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games at Raymond James Stadium, including dates and opponents.
Buccaneers 2026 Full Schedule
If you think you might travel with Mayfield and the Bucs this year, we’ve got the away schedule covered as well.
How to Watch/Stream Buccaneers Games
There are plenty of ways to catch Buccaneers games live this season from your living room.
You can watch Bowles’ team on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and NFL Network during select games.
Regular season NFC games typically air on FOX.
Special matchups like “Sunday Night Football” will be on NBC with Peacock, “Monday Night Football” is on ESPN, and “Thursday Night Football” streams on Amazon Prime Video.
Massive Concert Tour in 2026
Additionally, some big-name artists are set to perform in venues around Tampa before the Buccaneers kick off their season.
Here are five concerts we’re looking forward to:
- Coheed and Cambria with Shinedown (May 30)
- Tame Impala (July 9)
- J. Cole (July 15)
- Earth, Wind and Fire with Lionel Richie (July 22)
- The Strokes (September 12)
If you want more music, you might want to check out the complete list of big concert tours happening in 2026.
