The Indianapolis Colts have secured a pair of primetime appearances in the 2026 NFL regular season, a feat that ties the total number of night games they recorded over the last two seasons combined.
One of those slots will be a Week 2 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, while the other will be a Week 11 showdown with the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Both games will be broadcast on the league’s flagship primetime packages.
The Colts carry a 23‑27 record in Sunday night games and an 11‑3 record in Thursday night games, underscoring a modest but notable history of success in the league’s late‑day slots.
Primetime Track Record
The team’s most recent Sunday night appearance came in November 2024, when they faced the Minnesota Vikings. Their latest Thursday night outing was in October 2022, a 12‑9 victory over the Denver Broncos.
In 2025, the Colts played a single primetime game on Monday Night Football, a loss to the San Francisco 49ers that highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of night‑time competition.
Home Games Still Unscheduled
Two home matchups against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars remain without set dates or times, leaving fans eager to see how the schedule will unfold as the season progresses.