The Denver Broncos enter the 2026 season with a challenging slate that includes multiple playoff contenders, AFC West rivalry games, and several nationally televised matchups. Denver will face the Chiefs twice, along with important games against the Rams, 49ers, Bills, Dolphins, Seahawks, and Chargers.
Below you’ll find the complete Denver Broncos schedule for the 2026 season, including dates, kickoff times, television information, and bye week details.
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Denver Broncos Schedule 2026
| Week | Opponent | Time (MT) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Kansas City Chiefs | Mon, Sept. 14 – 6:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 2 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | Sun, Sept. 20 – 2:05 PM | CBS |
| 3 | vs Los Angeles Rams | Sun, Sept. 27 – 6:20 PM | NBC |
| 4 | at San Francisco 49ers | Sun, Oct. 4 – 2:25 PM | CBS |
| 5 | at Los Angeles Chargers | Sun, Oct. 11 – 2:05 PM | CBS |
| 6 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Thu, Oct. 15 – 6:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 7 | at Arizona Cardinals | Sun, Oct. 25 – 2:05 PM | CBS |
| 8 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Sun, Nov. 1 – 2:25 PM | CBS |
| 9 | at Carolina Panthers | Sun, Nov. 8 – 11:00 AM | CBS |
| 10 | BYE | – | – |
| 11 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | Sun, Nov. 22 – 2:25 PM | CBS |
| 12 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Fri, Nov. 27 – 1:00 PM | Prime Video |
| 13 | vs Miami Dolphins | Sun, Dec. 6 – 2:05 PM | FOX |
| 14 | at New York Jets | Sun, Dec. 13 – 11:00 AM | CBS |
| 15 | at Las Vegas Raiders | Sun, Dec. 20 – 2:25 PM | CBS |
| 16 | vs Buffalo Bills | Fri, Dec. 25 – 2:30 PM | Netflix |
| 17 | at New England Patriots | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | TBD |
Denver Broncos Schedule Highlights
The Broncos face one of the tougher schedules in the AFC, including six AFC West games and several nationally televised contests.
Denver’s biggest tests come against the Chiefs, Bills, Rams, Dolphins, Chargers, Seahawks, and 49ers.
Denver Broncos Primetime Games 2026
The Broncos currently have five nationally televised games scheduled:
- Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs (Monday Night Football – ESPN/ABC)
- Week 3: Rams at Broncos (Sunday Night Football – NBC)
- Week 6: Seahawks at Broncos (Thursday Night Football – Prime Video)
- Week 12: Broncos at Steelers (Black Friday – Prime Video)
- Week 16: Bills at Broncos (Christmas Day – Netflix)
Additional games may be flexed later in the season.
Denver Broncos Bye Week 2026
The Denver Broncos have their bye week in Week 10.
The midseason bye arrives before an important stretch run that includes division rivals and AFC playoff contenders.
Key Denver Broncos Matchups
Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs
Denver opens the season against its biggest AFC West rival on Monday Night Football.
Week 3: Rams at Broncos
A nationally televised Sunday Night Football matchup at Empower Field.
Week 8: Chiefs at Broncos
One of the most important division games of the season.
Week 12: Broncos at Steelers
A Black Friday national television matchup against Pittsburgh.
Week 16: Bills at Broncos
A Christmas Day showdown that could have major AFC playoff implications.
Denver Broncos National TV Games 2026
The Broncos will appear on:
- ESPN
- ABC
- NBC
- Prime Video
- Netflix
- CBS
- FOX
Denver is among the league’s most frequently featured teams during the 2026 season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Denver Broncos bye week in 2026?
The Broncos bye week is in Week 10.
How many primetime games do the Denver Broncos have in 2026?
Denver currently has five nationally televised games scheduled during the 2026 season.
Who are the Broncos’ biggest rivals in 2026?
Denver faces the Kansas City Chiefs twice and the Las Vegas Raiders twice in important AFC West matchups.
What channel are Denver Broncos games on in 2026?
Broncos games will air on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Prime Video, Netflix, CBS, and FOX.
Where can I buy official Denver Broncos merchandise?
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More NFL Schedule Information
Are you looking for more information about the 2026 NFL Regular Season? Check out our complete NFL Schedule 2026 guide for a list of every team and every game for the upcoming football season. We’ve also covered all of the International NFL Games for the 2026 season so check that guide out as well.
