Arizona Cardinals 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling TV
With a new coach and QB, Arizona is looking for a return to the top flight in 2026. Here’s a complete look at their schedule, offseason additions, and how to watch Cardinals games with Sling.
The Arizona Cardinals are hitting the reset button ahead of the 2026 NFL season. After parting ways with head coach Jonathan Gannon and releasing former starting quarterback Kyler Murray, the Cardinals are hoping new coach Mike LeFleur (brother of Green Bay head man Matt LeFleur) and QB Jacoby Brissett can help the franchise turn things around in the ultra-competitive NFC West.
Here’s a look at Arizona’s 2026 schedule, along with a deep dive into their offseason moves. Cardinals fans in Phoenix can watch games on ESPN, NFL Network, and FOX by subscribing to Sling Essentials + Select using the link below.
Arizona Cardinals 2026 Schedule and How to Watch with Sling
Key Matchups to Watch
- Seattle Seahawks (Week 2): In their home opener, the Cardinals host the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. A measuring stick game, home fans will get their first look at how the retooled offense operates, and which of their three QBs – veterans Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew II, and 3rd-round pick Carson Beck – will be starting under center.
- Los Angeles Rams (Week 6): An intense mid-season divisional test against a loaded Rams team. It will be a key opportunity for rookie standout running back Jeremiyah Love to showcase his explosive speed against a stout front.
- New York Jets (Week 15): The Cardinals have a largely favorable home stretch beginning with this home game against the Jets. If the Cardinals are in the wild card mix, this stretch of games could propel them to a playoff berth.
2026 Arizona Cardinals Season Outlook
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After a highly disappointing 3-14 campaign, the Arizona Cardinals blew it all up this offseason. The organization brought in former Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as the new head coach and moved on from quarterback Kyler Murray (who signed with the Minnesota Vikings), choosing instead to stockpile cap space and prepare for the future. To manage the offense, the team signed veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew to compete with incumbent starter Jacoby Brissett, who is seeking a new deal. General Manager Monti Ossenfort also addressed other needs with experienced additions like guard Isaac Seumalo, running back Tyler Allgeier, and receiver Kendrick Bourne.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Cardinals focused on injecting dynamic talent into their roster. With the No. 3 overall pick, they selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, an elite athlete who can break off massive chunk plays and impact the game in space. They added offensive line help in the second round with Texas A&M guard Chase Bisontis, and took a developmental shot at quarterback by drafting Miami's Carson Beck in the third round. While this season projects heavily as a transition and rebuilding year, LaFleur's scheme and the influx of young talent offer fans a glimpse of the team's long-term foundation.
Arizona Cardinals Free Agent Additions
- Gardner Minshew, QB (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Tyler Allgeier, RB (Atlanta Falcons)
- Kendrick Bourne, WR (San Francisco 49ers)
- Devin Duvernay, WR (Chicago Bears)
- Isaac Seumalo, OG (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Elijah Wilkinson, OG (Atlanta Falcons)
- Andrew Billings, DL (Chicago Bears)
- Roy Lopez, DL (Detroit Lions)
- Andrew Wingard, S (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Arizona Cardinals 2026 Draft Class
- Jeremiyah Love, RB (Notre Dame) — Round 1, Pick 3
- Chase Bisontis, G (Texas A&M) — Round 2, Pick 34
- Carson Beck, QB (Miami (FL)) — Round 3, Pick 65
- Kaleb Proctor, DI (Southeastern Louisiana) — Round 4, Pick 104
- Reggie Virgil, WR (Texas Tech) — Round 5, Pick 143
- Karson Sharar, LB (Iowa) — Round 6, Pick 183
- Jayden Williams, OT (Ole Miss) — Round 7, Pick 217