BONUS: 2026 NFL schedule planning with Mike North! | It's Always Gameday In Buffalo

The 2026 NFL schedule release, a tentpole event of the offseason, occurs in mid-May. Audacy Original podcast It's Always Gameday In Buffalo chatted with one of the men who's at the center of planning the NFL's broadcast schedule in a wide-ranging conversation that all football fans will enjoy.  It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year! Sal and Matt are joined once again by the vice president of NFL broadcast planning Mike North. They discuss the Bills' home opener in the new stadium, how the NFL is looking at Patrick Mahomes' status in the early season, the decision around no more Monday Night Football doubleheaders, Fridays no longer being considered a short week, holiday matchups, growing the game with an expanded international schedule, who North thinks is the juiciest Bills opponent this year and much more!