The 2026 Indianapolis Colts schedule begins in the preseason on August 13 with a road game at the New England Patriots. From there the full 2026 Indianapolis Colts schedule includes three exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, an international contest in London, and several primetime windows that will shape the year.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue for the upcoming season.
2026 Indianapolis Colts Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
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| Thursday | at New England PatriotsGillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | 7:30pm ETLocal | ||
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| Saturday | Atlanta FalconsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETLocal | ||
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| Saturday | Detroit LionsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETNFLN/Local | ||
| Sunday | Baltimore RavensLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Kansas City ChiefsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 8:20pm ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | Houston TexansLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Washington CommandersTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England | 9:30am ETNFLN | ||
| Sunday | at Pittsburgh SteelersAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Tennessee TitansLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Minnesota VikingsU.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Jacksonville JaguarsEverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Dallas CowboysLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Miami DolphinsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Thursday | at Houston TexansReliant Stadium, Houston, TX | 8:15pm ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | New York GiantsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | at Philadelphia EaglesLincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | at Tennessee TitansNissan Stadium, Nashville, TN | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Cincinnati BengalsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Sunday | at Cleveland BrownsHuntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH | 1:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Sunday | Jacksonville JaguarsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results
Indianapolis finished the preseason 0-2-1. The Colts tied New England 13-13 on the road, fell 34-6 to Atlanta at home, and dropped a 25-16 decision to Detroit in the final exhibition game. Those results gave the coaching staff a chance to evaluate the roster before the regular season began.
How the Regular Season Unfolds
The Colts open at home against Baltimore, then travel to Kansas City for a Sunday night game before hosting Houston. An international contest against Washington in London sits in early October, followed by a road game at Pittsburgh and a home date with Tennessee. Road trips to Minnesota and Jacksonville continue the stretch, with home games against Dallas and Miami coming in mid-November.
A Thursday night trip to Houston leads into a home meeting with the Giants before the December 6 bye. The late season includes road games at Philadelphia and Tennessee, a possible Saturday flex home game against Cincinnati, a visit to Cleveland, and a home finale against Jacksonville (time TBA). The combination of early tests against strong opponents, an international experience, a useful midseason break, and a late stretch filled with divisional and interconference games gives the schedule a clear rhythm that will keep every week meaningful as Indianapolis pushes toward the postseason.
Games That Stand Out
A few dates already feel bigger than the rest. The international game against Washington in London is a clear calendar highlight. The two meetings with Houston and the two against Tennessee will go a long way toward deciding the AFC South. The Sunday night trip to Kansas City, the Thursday night game at Houston, and the home date with Dallas also land in high-visibility windows.
How to Watch Colts Games
Most Sunday afternoon games are listed on CBS or FOX. Primetime slots include NBC/Peacock and Prime Video. The London game airs on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET. The late-season home games against Cincinnati and Jacksonville remain TBA. Preseason used local channels and NFL Network. Check local listings closer to each week for any flexible scheduling updates.
What This Schedule Means for Indianapolis
The 2026 Indianapolis Colts schedule offers an early home start, a midseason international game, and a demanding late stretch filled with divisional opportunities. The early December bye arrives at a useful point, and the combination of AFC South rivalries and high-profile national windows will keep every week meaningful. How the Colts handle the South slate and the tougher interconference tests will largely determine their postseason path.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Indianapolis Colts schedule start?
Preseason begins August 13 at New England. The regular season opens September 13 against Baltimore.
When is the Colts’ bye week?
Indianapolis is off in Week 13 on December 6.
Is there an international game on the schedule?
Yes. The Colts play the Washington Commanders in London, England on October 4.
How many home games do the Colts have?
Nine regular-season home games at Lucas Oil Stadium, plus two preseason home contests.
