The Kansas City Chiefs enter the 2026 season once again among the favorites in the AFC. Kansas City’s schedule features multiple primetime games, AFC West rivalries, and marquee matchups against the Bills, Bengals, 49ers, Rams, Falcons, Colts, and Patriots.
Below you’ll find the complete Kansas City Chiefs schedule for the 2026 season, including dates, kickoff times, television information, and bye week details.
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Kansas City Chiefs Schedule 2026
| Week | Opponent | Time (CT) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Denver Broncos | Mon, Sept. 14 – 7:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 2 | vs Indianapolis Colts | Sun, Sept. 20 – 7:20 PM | NBC |
| 3 | at Miami Dolphins | Sun, Sept. 27 – 12:00 PM | CBS |
| 4 | at Las Vegas Raiders | Sun, Oct. 4 – 3:25 PM | CBS |
| 5 | BYE | – | – |
| 6 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | Sun, Oct. 18 – 3:25 PM | CBS |
| 7 | at Seattle Seahawks | Sun, Oct. 25 – 7:20 PM | NBC |
| 8 | at Denver Broncos | Sun, Nov. 1 – 3:25 PM | CBS |
| 9 | vs New York Jets | Sun, Nov. 8 – 12:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | at Atlanta Falcons | Sun, Nov. 15 – 12:00 PM | CBS |
| 11 | vs Arizona Cardinals | Sun, Nov. 22 – 12:00 PM | CBS |
| 12 | at Buffalo Bills | Thu, Nov. 26 – 7:20 PM | NBC |
| 13 | at Los Angeles Rams | Thu, Dec. 3 – 7:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 14 | at Cincinnati Bengals | Sun, Dec. 13 – 3:25 PM | FOX |
| 15 | vs New England Patriots | Mon, Dec. 21 – 7:15 PM | ESPN / ABC |
| 16 | vs San Francisco 49ers | Sun, Dec. 27 – 3:25 PM | CBS |
| 17 | at Los Angeles Chargers | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | TBD | TBD |
Kansas City Chiefs Schedule Highlights
The Chiefs once again have one of the NFL’s toughest schedules, including matchups against AFC contenders Buffalo, Cincinnati, Miami, and Indianapolis, plus NFC powers San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Kansas City also has multiple nationally televised games throughout the season.
Kansas City Chiefs Primetime Games 2026
The Chiefs currently have six nationally televised games scheduled:
- Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs (ESPN Monday Night Football)
- Week 2: Colts at Chiefs (NBC Sunday Night Football)
- Week 7: Chiefs at Seahawks (NBC Sunday Night Football)
- Week 12: Chiefs at Bills (NBC Thanksgiving Night Football)
- Week 13: Chiefs at Rams (Prime Video Thursday Night Football)
- Week 15: Patriots at Chiefs (ESPN Monday Night Football)
Additional games may be flexed later in the season.
Kansas City Chiefs Bye Week 2026
The Chiefs have their bye week in Week 5.
The early bye week gives Kansas City an opportunity to recover before beginning the heart of its AFC West schedule.
Key Kansas City Chiefs Matchups
Week 1: Broncos at Chiefs
Kansas City opens the season with a Monday Night Football AFC West rivalry game.
Week 12: Chiefs at Bills
One of the NFL’s premier rivalries takes center stage on Thanksgiving night.
Week 13: Chiefs at Rams
A short-week road trip against an NFC contender.
Week 14: Chiefs at Bengals
A major AFC playoff rematch with postseason implications.
Week 16: 49ers at Chiefs
A potential Super Bowl preview late in the regular season.
Kansas City Chiefs National TV Games 2026
The Chiefs will appear on:
- CBS
- FOX
- NBC
- ESPN
- ABC
- Prime Video
Kansas City remains one of the league’s most nationally televised franchises.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Kansas City Chiefs bye week in 2026?
The Chiefs bye week is in Week 5.
How many primetime games do the Chiefs have in 2026?
Kansas City currently has six nationally televised games scheduled.
What is the Chiefs’ biggest game in 2026?
Matchups against the Bills, Bengals, 49ers, Chargers, and Broncos will be among the most anticipated games on the schedule.
What channel are Kansas City Chiefs games on in 2026?
Chiefs games will air on CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, ABC, and Prime Video during the 2026 season.
Where can I buy official Kansas City Chiefs 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.
