The Kansas City Chiefs 2026 schedule features another high-profile season filled with AFC West rivalries, prime-time matchups and games against some of the NFL’s biggest teams.
Kansas City opened the 2026 NFL regular season with a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos on Monday, September 14, at Arrowhead Stadium.
The victory gives the Chiefs a 1-0 record heading into Week 2.
Kansas City’s schedule includes games against the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers.
Here is the Kansas City Chiefs’ complete 2026 regular-season schedule, including dates, opponents and kickoff times in Eastern Time.
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Monday, Sept. 14 | vs. Denver Broncos — W 31-10 | Final |
| Week 2 | Sunday, Sept. 20 | vs. Indianapolis Colts | 8:20 PM |
| Week 3 | Sunday, Sept. 27 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM |
| Week 4 | Sunday, Oct. 4 | at Las Vegas Raiders | 4:25 PM |
| Week 5 | — | BYE WEEK | — |
| Week 6 | Sunday, Oct. 18 | vs. Los Angeles Chargers | 4:25 PM |
| Week 7 | Sunday, Oct. 25 | at Seattle Seahawks | 8:20 PM |
| Week 8 | Sunday, Nov. 1 | at Denver Broncos | 4:25 PM |
| Week 9 | Sunday, Nov. 8 | vs. New York Jets | 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | Sunday, Nov. 15 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM |
| Week 11 | Sunday, Nov. 22 | vs. Arizona Cardinals | 1:00 PM |
| Week 12 | Thursday, Nov. 26 | at Buffalo Bills | 8:20 PM |
| Week 13 | Thursday, Dec. 3 | at Los Angeles Rams | 8:15 PM |
| Week 14 | Sunday, Dec. 13 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 4:25 PM |
| Week 15 | Monday, Dec. 21 | vs. New England Patriots | 8:15 PM |
| Week 16 | Sunday, Dec. 27 | vs. San Francisco 49ers | 4:25 PM |
| Week 17 | TBD | at Los Angeles Chargers | TBD |
| Week 18 | TBD | vs. Las Vegas Raiders | TBD |
Weeks 17 and 18 have not yet received finalized dates and kickoff times.
When Is the Chiefs’ Next Game?
The Kansas City Chiefs’ next game is Sunday, September 20, 2026, against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 PM ET.
Kansas City enters the game with a 1-0 record after defeating Denver 31-10 in Week 1.
Next Game: Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Kickoff: 8:20 PM ET
Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
Chiefs Record: 1-0
The matchup gives Kansas City another home game before beginning a two-game road stretch.
When Is the Chiefs’ Bye Week in 2026?
The Kansas City Chiefs have their bye during Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.
Kansas City plays at the Las Vegas Raiders on October 4 before entering its bye week.
The Chiefs return from the break on Sunday, October 18, when they host the Los Angeles Chargers.
The early bye means Kansas City will have a long stretch of consecutive games during the second half of the season.
Chiefs Prime-Time Games in 2026
Kansas City once again has several nationally televised prime-time games on its 2026 schedule.
The Chiefs opened the season against Denver on Monday Night Football and return to prime time in Week 2 against Indianapolis.
Other notable night games include a road matchup against Seattle, a Thanksgiving night game against Buffalo, a Thursday night matchup with the Los Angeles Rams and a Monday night game against New England.
Some of the biggest prime-time games include:
Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs — Monday Night Football
Week 2: Colts at Chiefs — Sunday Night Football
Week 7: Chiefs at Seahawks — Sunday Night Football
Week 12: Chiefs at Bills — Thanksgiving night
Week 13: Chiefs at Rams — Thursday night
Week 15: Patriots at Chiefs — Monday Night Football
The schedule gives Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City another significant national television presence throughout the season.
Chiefs Thanksgiving Game 2026
The Chiefs will play the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving in 2026.
Kansas City travels to Buffalo for the Week 12 matchup on Thursday, November 26, with kickoff scheduled for 8:20 PM ET.
The Thanksgiving night matchup could be one of the most anticipated AFC games of the regular season.
Kansas City and Buffalo have developed one of the NFL’s most prominent AFC rivalries during the Patrick Mahomes era, making the holiday matchup particularly notable.
Chiefs AFC West Schedule
Kansas City will play its traditional six AFC West division games against the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chiefs’ AFC West schedule is:
Week 1: vs. Denver Broncos — W 31-10
Week 4: at Las Vegas Raiders
Week 6: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Week 8: at Denver Broncos
Week 17: at Los Angeles Chargers
Week 18: vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Kansas City already owns an early division victory after beating Denver in the season opener.
The final two games of the regular season are both AFC West matchups, potentially making Weeks 17 and 18 important for the division standings and playoff race.
Chiefs Home Games in 2026
The Chiefs’ home schedule at Arrowhead Stadium includes several notable opponents.
Kansas City hosts:
Denver Broncos
Indianapolis Colts
Los Angeles Chargers
New York Jets
Arizona Cardinals
New England Patriots
San Francisco 49ers
Las Vegas Raiders
The Chiefs opened their home schedule with a 31-10 victory over Denver and remain at Arrowhead for their Week 2 matchup against Indianapolis.
Chiefs Road Games in 2026
Kansas City’s road schedule includes trips to Miami, Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta, Buffalo, Los Angeles and Cincinnati.
The Chiefs’ road opponents are:
Miami Dolphins
Las Vegas Raiders
Seattle Seahawks
Denver Broncos
Atlanta Falcons
Buffalo Bills
Los Angeles Rams
Cincinnati Bengals
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chiefs begin their road schedule in Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins.
Chiefs Schedule After the Bye Week
Kansas City returns from its Week 5 bye with an AFC West matchup against the Chargers on October 18.
The Chiefs then travel to Seattle and Denver before returning home to face the Jets.
The stretch immediately after the bye looks like this:
Week 6: vs. Chargers
Week 7: at Seahawks
Week 8: at Broncos
Week 9: vs. Jets
Week 10: at Falcons
Week 11: vs. Cardinals
That stretch includes two AFC West games and three road contests.
Tough December Stretch for Kansas City
December could become one of the most important portions of the Chiefs’ 2026 schedule.
Kansas City travels to face the Rams on December 3 before another road matchup against Cincinnati on December 13.
The Chiefs then return home to play New England and San Francisco.
Kansas City’s December schedule currently includes:
Dec. 3: at Los Angeles Rams
Dec. 13: at Cincinnati Bengals
Dec. 21: vs. New England Patriots
Dec. 27: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Kansas City then finishes the regular season with consecutive AFC West games against the Chargers and Raiders.
When Does the Chiefs’ 2026 Regular Season End?
Kansas City will finish the 2026 NFL regular season at home against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18.
The exact date and kickoff time will be announced later by the NFL.
Before facing Las Vegas, Kansas City travels to play the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17.
That means the Chiefs’ final two regular-season games will both be against AFC West opponents.
Depending on the standings, those games could have major implications for the AFC West championship, playoff seeding and Wild Card race.
Kansas City Chiefs 2026 Schedule FAQ
What is the Chiefs’ record in 2026?
The Kansas City Chiefs are 1-0 after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-10 in their regular-season opener.
Who do the Chiefs play next?
The Chiefs play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 PM ET.
When is the Chiefs’ bye week?
Kansas City’s bye is in Week 5.
Do the Chiefs play on Thanksgiving in 2026?
Yes. The Chiefs visit the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, at 8:20 PM ET.
Who do the Chiefs play in Week 18?
Kansas City hosts the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 18. The exact date and kickoff time are still TBD.
Where do the Chiefs play their home games?
The Chiefs play their home games at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Chiefs Begin 2026 Season 1-0
The Kansas City Chiefs have already started their 2026 schedule with a victory, beating the Denver Broncos 31-10 in Week 1.
Kansas City now turns its attention to the Indianapolis Colts before beginning its first road trip of the season.
With six AFC West games, several prime-time appearances, a Thanksgiving showdown against Buffalo and a division-heavy finish, the Chiefs’ 2026 schedule provides plenty of major matchups throughout the regular season.
The Chiefs’ next game is Sunday, September 20 against the Indianapolis Colts at 8:20 PM ET at Arrowhead Stadium.