The Los Angeles Chargers have announced their 2026 regular‑season schedule, a 17‑game slate that blends early‑season excitement with a handful of nationally televised contests.
Kickoff Weekend at SoFi Stadium
The campaign opens at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, September 13, when the Chargers host the Arizona Cardinals in a Kickoff Weekend showdown that marks the franchise’s first home opener against the Cardinals and continues a streak of strong season‑opening performances.
Building on back‑to‑back eleven‑win campaigns under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the team enters the year with momentum, aiming to extend a five‑game home winning streak against the Las Vegas Raiders that begins in Week 2.
Primetime Matchups
The schedule also features a series of primetime slots, beginning with a Sunday night clash against the New England Patriots in Week 12, the fifth such meeting between the clubs, and a Monday night showdown in Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens that will reunite the Chargers with former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter now leading the Ravens.
Later in the season, the Chargers will close out November with a two‑game home stand against the New York Jets and the Patriots, a stretch that could solidify their positioning heading into the final stretch.
Preseason Preview
The preseason, finalized alongside the regular‑season release, opens with a Thursday night game in Houston on August 13, followed by home appearances against the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, rounding out a schedule that highlights the team’s most frequent preseason opponents.
With a blend of home‑field advantage at SoFi Stadium, road trips across the country, and a calendar that stretches into early January, the Chargers look to translate their recent success into another playoff‑contending season.