KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KWCH) - Schedule release day across the NFL has turned into yet another day to generate buzz around the league. It was no different in 2026. After a 90’s-esque retail infomercial starring Rob Riggle, we now know the Kansas City Chiefs 2026 schedule.
**2026 Kansas City Chiefs Schedule:**
Home team listed to the right
Week 1 - Broncos vs. Chiefs (Monday Night Football)
Week 2 - Colts vs. Chiefs (Sunday Night Football)
_Week 3 - Chiefs vs. Dolphins_
_Week 4 - Chiefs vs. Raiders_
Week 5 - Bye Week
_Week 6 - Chargers vs. Chiefs_
Week 7 - Chiefs vs. Seahawks (Sunday Night Football)
_Week 8 - Chiefs vs. Broncos_
_Week 9 - Jets vs. Chiefs_
_Week 10 - Chiefs vs. Falcons_
_Week 11 - Cardinals vs. Chiefs_
Week 12 - Chiefs vs. Bills (Thanksgiving Night)
Week 13 - Chiefs vs. Rams (Thursday Night Football)
Week 14 - Chiefs vs. Bengals
Week 15 - Patriots vs. Chiefs (Monday Night Football)
_Week 16 - 49ers vs. Chiefs_
Week 17 - Chiefs vs. Chargers
Week 18 - Raiders vs. Chiefs
_\*Games in italics will air on KWCH_
**Schedule notes:**
\- The Chiefs are playing in six primetime games this year. That’s the second most only to the Los Angeles Rams.
\- The Chiefs will play just three games at home during a 12-week span from week three to week 14.
\- The Chiefs have no game on Christmas for the first time in four years
\- Based on 2025 results, the Chiefs have the fifth strongest strength-of-schedule in the NFL in 2026
**Preseason schedule:**
\- Aug 15: Rams vs. Chiefs | 3 pm
\- Aug 22: Chiefs vs. Buccaneers | 6:30 pm
\- Aug 28: Seahawks vs. Chiefs | 7 pm
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