It is officially the 2026 offseason, and the "Steel City" draft in Pittsburgh is officially in the books. The energy in the desert is a boiling mix of rising confidence and high-stakes ambition. After watching over 800,000 fans flood the North Shore of Pittsburgh for the draft, the Arizona Cardinals emerged from the weekend with a physical, identity-defining haul designed to push them from spunky dark horse to legitimate NFC West title contenders.
This is a critical year of execution in Glendale. With head coach Jonathan Gannon entering his fourth season fueling a high-intensity, red-hot culture alongside GM Monti Ossenfort, the Cardinals are fully built in their image. With a completely healthy Kyler Murray entering his prime and superstar wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. locked in as a dominant top-tier weapon, Arizona used the draft in Pittsburgh to inject violent defensive trench talent and lock down the boundary.
How to Get Cardinals Tickets for the 2026 Season
State Farm Stadium is preparing for a high-profile home slate featuring brutal divisional rivalries and marquee visits from the AFC West. With the full schedule release officially out as of Thursday, May 14, 2026, ticket portals are already seeing massive volume.
- Official On-Sale: Single-game tickets are now live on Ticketmaster and SeatGeek following the NFL's official schedule release.
- Mobile-Only Entry: State Farm Stadium operates as a strictly digital venue. All fans must use the Cardinals Mobile App or their digital wallet to access tickets; screenshots and paper printouts will not be accepted at the gate.
- The "Red Sea" Advantage: Demand for the Week 2 home opener against the division rival Seahawks and the high-profile late-season visit from the Eagles is driving premium pricing on the secondary market.
- Secondary Market: For verified fan-to-fan sales and guaranteed premium seating options, check SeatGeek, the official primary ticketing partner of the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona Cardinals Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (ET) | Network |
1 | Sept 13 | Green Bay Packers | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
2 | Sept 20 | Seattle Seahawks | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
3 | Sept 27 | @ San Francisco 49ers | Levi's Stadium | 4:05 PM | FOX |
4 | Oct 4 | New York Giants | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM | FOX |
5 | — | BYE WEEK | — | — | — |
6 | Oct 18 | @ Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium | 4:05 PM | FOX |
7 | Oct 25 | Denver Broncos | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
8 | Nov 1 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
9 | Nov 8 | @ Seattle Seahawks | Lumen Field | 4:25 PM | FOX |
10 | Nov 15 | Los Angeles Rams | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM | CBS |
11 | Nov 22 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | GEHA Field at Arrowhead | 1:00 PM | CBS |
12 | Nov 29 | Carolina Panthers | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM | FOX |
13 | Dec 6 | @ Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
14 | Dec 13 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | State Farm Stadium | 4:25 PM | FOX |
15 | Dec 20 | @ Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
16 | Dec 27 | Philadelphia Eagles | State Farm Stadium | 4:05 PM | FOX |
17 | Jan 3 | @ Washington Commanders | Northwest Stadium | 1:00 PM | FOX |
18 | Jan 10 | San Francisco 49ers | State Farm Stadium | TBD | TBD |
How to Watch the Cardinals in 2026
- Local/National Broadcasts:FOX (KSAZ-TV 10) serves as the primary home for the Cardinals' heavy load of NFC West and NFC East matchups. CBS (KPHO-TV 5) will carry high-profile cross-conference games against the AFC West, while NBC (KPNX 12) anchors national primetime windows.
- Best Choice for Local Fans:Fubo covers all local Phoenix network affiliates (KSAZ, KPHO, KPNX, KTVK) and the NFL Network, keeping you perfectly connected to every game all season long.
- Pro Tip: For out-of-market members of the "Bird Gang" across the country, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV is the premier choice. If traveling on game day, utilizing a premium service like NordVPN set to Phoenix can help you securely connect to your home local stream via your mobile apps.
The "Steel City" Draft: Cardinals 2026 Highlights
The Cardinals focused on blue-chip boundary defense and high-upside trench enforcers in Pittsburgh, leveraging 5 core selections to build out their foundational depth.
Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
1 | 12 | Benjamin Morrison | CB | Notre Dame |
2 | 44 | Tyleik Williams | DT | Ohio State |
3 | 76 | Oronde Gadsden II | TE/WR | Syracuse |
4 | 108 | Tate Ratledge | G | Georgia |
5 | 140 | Jestin Jacobs | LB | Oregon |
Draft Analysis:
- The Boundary Lockdown: At #12 overall, Arizona secured Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison. A highly intelligent, fluid cover-man with elite ball skills, Morrison projects to start on day one to give the Cardinals a true shutdown presence on the perimeter.
- The Interior Plug: Second-round defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (#44) brings massive frame strength and pocket-collapsing leverage from Ohio State, offering immediate run-stuffing depth to Jonathan Gannon’s defensive front.
- The Mismatch Weapon: Selecting Syracuse hybrid threat Oronde Gadsden II (#76) in the third round provides Kyler Murray with a massive 6'5" target capable of exploiting linebackers and safeties in the passing game.
Arizona Cardinals: 2025 Season Recap
The 2025 campaign was a definitive step forward characterized by high-scoring offensive fireworks and massive structural growth. The Cardinals finished the regular season with a gritty 8–9 record, fighting until the final weeks of the season in an incredibly cutthroat NFC West division and laying down a physical blueprint that sets up a massive postseason push in 2026.
Phase | Detail | Result | Context |
W1–W18 | Regular Season | 8–9 | 4th in NFC West |
Season Highlight | @ San Francisco 49ers | W, 31–27 | Thrilling Road Upset |
Team Leader | Kyler Murray | 3,850 Pass Yds / 24 TDs | 600 Rushing Yards |
Postseason | N/A | DNQ | Building Phase |