The 2026 Kansas City Chiefs schedule begins in the preseason on August 15 with a home game against the Los Angeles Rams. From there the full 2026 Kansas City Chiefs schedule includes three exhibition games, a 17-game regular season, one bye week, multiple primetime windows, and a Thanksgiving road contest that will shape the year.
Here is every date, time, network, and venue for the upcoming season.
2026 Kansas City Chiefs Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | ||||
| Saturday | Los Angeles RamsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 4:00pm ET ETNFLN/Local | ||
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| Saturday | at Tampa Bay BuccaneersRaymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | 7:30pm ET ETESPN App | ||
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| Friday | Seattle SeahawksArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 8:00pm ET ETESPN App | ||
| Monday | Denver BroncosArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 8:15pm ET ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Sunday | Indianapolis ColtsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | at Miami DolphinsHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Las Vegas RaidersAllegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Bye Week | ||||
| Sunday | OFF | |||
| Sunday | Los Angeles ChargersArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Seattle SeahawksLumen Field, Seattle, WA | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Sunday | at Denver BroncosEmpower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | New York JetsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Sunday | Arizona CardinalsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 1:00pm ET ETCBS | ||
| Thursday | at Buffalo BillsHighmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY | 8:20pm ET ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Thursday | at Los Angeles RamsSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | 8:15pm ET ETPrime Video | ||
| Sunday | at Cincinnati BengalsPaycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | 4:25pm ET ETFOX | ||
| Monday | New England PatriotsArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 8:15pm ET ETESPN/ABC | ||
| Sunday | San Francisco 49ersArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | 4:25pm ET ETCBS | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 2 | ||||
| Sunday | at Los Angeles ChargersSoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| TBA or Sat Jan 9 | ||||
| Sunday | Las Vegas RaidersArrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
Preseason Results
Kansas City finished the preseason 0-2-1. The Chiefs opened with a 20-12 loss to the Rams at home, dropped a 16-15 decision at Tampa Bay, and closed with a 9-9 tie against Seattle at Arrowhead Stadium. Those results gave the coaching staff a solid evaluation period before the regular season began.
How the Regular Season Unfolds
The Chiefs open at home against Denver on Monday Night Football, then host the Indianapolis Colts in a Sunday night window. A road game at Miami follows, leading into a trip to Las Vegas. After the October 11 bye, Kansas City hosts the Chargers, visits Seattle on Sunday night, and travels to Denver. A home date with the Jets sits in early November, followed by a road contest at Atlanta and a home game against Arizona.
Thanksgiving brings a Thursday night trip to Buffalo, then a Thursday night road game at the Rams. A late December road contest at Cincinnati is followed by a Monday night home date with New England and a home game against San Francisco. The season closes with a road contest at the Chargers and a home finale against the Raiders (both still TBA and possibly flexed to Saturday). The combination of early primetime home opportunities, two meetings with Denver and the Chargers, a useful midseason break, and a late stretch filled with high-profile games gives the schedule a distinct rhythm.
Games That Stand Out
A few dates already feel bigger than the rest. The Monday night home opener against Denver and the Sunday night contest against the Colts are early calendar highlights. The two meetings with Denver and the two against the Chargers will go a long way toward deciding the AFC West. The Thanksgiving trip to Buffalo, the Thursday night game at the Rams, and the Monday night home date with New England also land in high-visibility windows.
How to Watch Chiefs Games
Most Sunday afternoon games are listed on CBS or FOX. Primetime slots include ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Prime Video. The final two contests remain TBA. Preseason used NFL Network and ESPN App. Check local listings closer to each week for any flexible scheduling updates.
What This Schedule Means for Kansas City
The 2026 Kansas City Chiefs schedule offers an early primetime home start, a pair of high-profile national games, and a demanding late stretch filled with division and interconference opportunities. The mid-October bye arrives at a useful point, and the combination of AFC West rivalries and tougher national-window tests will keep every week meaningful. How the Chiefs handle the West slate and the tougher road games will largely determine their postseason path.
FAQ
When does the 2026 Kansas City Chiefs schedule start?
Preseason begins August 15 at home against the Rams. The regular season opens September 14 against Denver.
When is the Chiefs’ bye week?
Kansas City is off on October 11.
How many home games do the Chiefs have?
Nine regular-season Chiefs home games at Arrowhead Stadium, plus two preseason home contests.
Are there any special or TBA games on the schedule?
Yes. The Thanksgiving game at Buffalo and the Thursday night contest at the Rams are in primetime, and the final two games remain TBA and could still be flexed to Saturday.
