The Eagles' first-place finish in the NFC East will give Nick Sirianni's team an even more demanding schedule in 2026

PHILADELPHIA − The Eagles are still busy with the 2025 season as the playoffs begin the weekend of Jan. 10-12. But the end of the regular season also finalizes the teams the Eagles will be facing when the 2026 season begins in September.

The NFL is typically a year-to-year league; there’s so much that can change from now until next season. Case in point: the Eagles were the sole repeat division winner in 2025. With that said, here are some early thoughts about the Birds’ 2026 opponents.

The Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East in 2025. We already know their 2026 opponents and what it means for their playoff chances next year.

The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East with a win in Week 16 over the Washington Commanders. Now that they are locked in as division champions, their opponents for the 2026 schedule have become much clearer.

The Eagles, with mostly backups on the field, failed to take advantage of a Bears loss that gave them a chance at the second seed.