2026 Detroit Lions Season Schedule

ByShaikat Kumar

The Broncos enter the 2026 NFL season with a competitive AFC West schedule featuring intense division rivalries, multiple primetime appearances, and several high-profile matchups against playoff-caliber teams. Denver will face top opponents like the Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Bills, and 49ers while also navigating a demanding stretch of road games late in the season. With key divisional battles and nationally televised contests, Broncos fans can expect a season full of important moments.

Preseason

  • Fri, Aug. 14 – at Atlanta Falcons – 7:00 PM ET – Local
  • Aug. 20–24 – vs. Green Bay Packers – Time TBA – Local
  • Aug. 27–30 – vs. Minnesota Vikings – Time TBA – Local

Regular Season

  • Mon, Sep. 14 – at Kansas City Chiefs – 8:15 PM ET – ESPN/ABC
  • Sun, Sep. 20 – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 4:05 PM ET – CBS
  • Sun, Sep. 27 – vs. Los Angeles Rams – 8:20 PM ET – NBC/Peacock
  • Sun, Oct. 4 – at San Francisco 49ers – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
  • Sun, Oct. 11 – at Los Angeles Chargers – 4:05 PM ET – CBS
  • Thu, Oct. 15 – vs. Seattle Seahawks – 8:15 PM ET – Prime Video
  • Sun, Oct. 25 – at Arizona Cardinals – 4:05 PM ET – CBS
  • Sun, Nov. 1 – vs. Kansas City Chiefs – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
  • Sun, Nov. 8 – at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  • Sun, Nov. 15 – BYE WEEK
  • Sun, Nov. 22 – vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
  • Fri, Nov. 27 – at Pittsburgh Steelers – 3:00 PM ET – Prime Video
  • Sun, Dec. 6 – vs. Miami Dolphins – 4:05 PM ET – FOX
  • Sun, Dec. 13 – at New York Jets – 1:00 PM ET – CBS
  • Sun, Dec. 20 – at Las Vegas Raiders – 4:25 PM ET – CBS
  • Fri, Dec. 25 – vs. Buffalo Bills – 4:30 PM ET – Netflix
  • Sat, Jan. 2 or Sun, Jan. 3 – at New England Patriots – TV TBA
  • Sat, Jan. 9 or Sun, Jan. 10 – vs. Los Angeles Chargers – TV TBA

The Broncos’ 2026 schedule is highlighted by tough AFC West battles, including multiple games against the Chiefs, Chargers, and Raiders. With additional matchups against the Bills, Rams, and 49ers, plus several primetime appearances, Denver faces one of its most demanding schedules in recent seasons.

Note: This schedule is subject to change.

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