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Kansas City Chiefs — 2026 Season Schedule

2026 Season Schedule

All 17 regular season games, the Week 5 bye, kickoff times, TV coverage, and venue details.

Verified July 14, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs Regular Season Schedule

Dates and kickoff times display in Eastern Time. Games marked TBD follow the late season scheduling process, and selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under league policy.

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Kansas City Chiefs 2026 regular season schedule
WeekDateMatchupVenueKickoffLocal TVTicket Tier
1Mon, Sep 14vs Denver BroncosGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium8:15 PM ETESPN/ABC$$$ Marquee
2Sun, Sep 20vs Indianapolis ColtsGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium8:20 PM ETNBC$$$ Marquee
3Sun, Sep 27at Miami DolphinsHard Rock Stadium1:00 PM ETCBS$ Value
4Sun, Oct 4at Las Vegas RaidersAllegiant Stadium4:25 PM ETCBS$ Value
5🌴 Official Bye Week • Full Roster Recovery Window
6Sun, Oct 18vs Los Angeles ChargersGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium4:25 PM ETCBS$$ Standard
7Sun, Oct 25at Seattle SeahawksLumen Field8:20 PM ETNBC$$$ Marquee
8Sun, Nov 1at Denver BroncosEmpower Field at Mile High4:25 PM ETCBS$ Value
9Sun, Nov 8vs New York JetsGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium1:00 PM ETCBS$$ Standard
10Sun, Nov 15at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium1:00 PM ETCBS$ Value
11Sun, Nov 22vs Arizona CardinalsGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium1:00 PM ETCBS$$ Standard
12Thu, Nov 26at Buffalo BillsHighmark Stadium8:20 PM ETNBC$$$ Marquee
13Thu, Dec 3at Los Angeles RamsSoFi Stadium8:15 PM ETPrime Video$$$ Marquee
14Sun, Dec 13at Cincinnati BengalsPaycor Stadium4:25 PM ETFOX$ Value
15Mon, Dec 21vs New England PatriotsGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium8:15 PM ETESPN/ABC$$$ Marquee
16Sun, Dec 27vs San Francisco 49ersGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium4:25 PM ETCBS$$ Standard
17TBDat Los Angeles ChargersSoFi StadiumTBDTBD$ Value
18TBDvs Las Vegas RaidersGEHA Field at Arrowhead StadiumTBDTBD$$ Standard
2 games are still awaiting a confirmed date or kickoff time. Week 18 dates, times, and networks are set after Week 17, while designated Week 16 and Week 17 games follow the NFL published selection windows.
Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Kansas City Chiefs bye week in 2026?

The Kansas City Chiefs have their scheduled bye week in Week 5 of the 2026 NFL regular season.

How many home games do the Kansas City Chiefs play in 2026?

The Kansas City Chiefs play 8 home games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, 9 road games during the 17-game 2026 regular season.

Where do the Kansas City Chiefs play their home games?

The Kansas City Chiefs play their home matchups at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Detailed seating information, gate hours, and parking tips are covered in our venue guide.

What TV channels broadcast Kansas City Chiefs games in 2026?

Kansas City Chiefs games are broadcast across major NFL partner networks including ESPN/ABC, NBC, CBS, Prime Video, FOX, TBD.

Can Kansas City Chiefs game times or dates change?

Yes. Sunday games can be moved into Sunday Night, Monday Night, or Thursday Night windows under the NFL flexible scheduling policy. Final Week 18 dates and times are set following Week 17.

Verified July 14, 2026Kansas City Chiefs Schedule Notes

Season Breakdown and Key Matchups

The Kansas City Chiefs play 17 regular season games with their scheduled bye week in Week 5. The season opens vs Denver Broncos and concludes vs Las Vegas Raiders.

This schedule tracker includes 15 matchups with officially confirmed kickoff windows. Any remaining listings marked TBD follow late season selection policies set by the league.

Opening Matchups

  • Week 1: vs Denver Broncos
  • Week 2: vs Indianapolis Colts
  • Week 3: at Miami Dolphins

Broadcast and Travel Notes

  • Kickoff times on this schedule display in Eastern Time for consistent planning across all venues.
  • Selected prime-time matchups can be flexed under NFL policies, and Week 18 details are announced following Week 17.

Schedule context verified against official 2026 NFL league data.

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