The Los Angeles Chargers have plenty of reason to be excited for the 2026 NFL season.
They've brought in a pair of new coordinators, and they've managed to address many of the issues that plagued them last season. With a reshaped offensive line and a new schematic structure under Mike McDaniel, this team has a serious chance to be a real threat out of the AFC West.
For every team, though, a lot hinges on their schedule and their ability to maintain dominance on both sides of the ball over the full 18 weeks of the season. With a playoff rematch against the New England Patriots and a road date against Jesse Minter and the Baltimore Ravens looming, there's lots to be look forward to.
The Los Angeles Chargers will receive their full schedule on May 14, and we're here to keep track of every development along the way.
Chargers' schedule release rumors, leaks, opponents, and more
- Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Opponents
- Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule Rumors
- Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule Leaks
- Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Opponents
Home:
- Denver Broncos
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals
- San Francisco 49ers
- Houston Texans
Away:
- Denver Broncos
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Buffalo Bills
- Miami Dolphins
- Baltimore Ravens
- Seattle Seahawks
- Los Angeles Rams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule Rumors
The Chargers are one of the five teams who are in play to match up against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.
There are only five opponents left as a possibility for the Week 1 kickoff game in Seattle on Wednesday September 9th:
— NFL Nerd (@NerdingonNFL) May 11, 2026
Bears
Cardinals
Chargers
Chiefs
Patriots
UPDATE: The New England Patriots are slated to play the Seahawks in Week 1, meaning the Chargers' opener won't be against the reigning champs.
Sources: The #Seahawks will open the 2026 season at home with a Super Bowl rematch against the #Patriots.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) May 13, 2026
So, the 2026 NFL season will begin with the two teams that ended last season. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/IdRS8MbEK1
Only potential Week 1 divisional matchup left for the Chargers is the Las Vegas Raiders. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will be the season's first Monday Night Football matchup.
The @Chiefs will host the @Broncos to kick off Monday Night Football in 2026.
— NFL (@NFL) May 12, 2026
NFL Schedule Release — Thursday 8pm ET on ESPN/NFLN pic.twitter.com/xEhAdl4GBt
Chargers won't be featured in one of the NFL's international games this season.
All NINE international games in 2026 🌎🌍🌏
— NFL (@NFL) May 13, 2026
NFL Schedule Release — Thursday 8pm ET on ESPN/NFLN pic.twitter.com/XS1mNSsXGd
Los Angeles Chargers 2026 Schedule Leaks
These are unverified leaks surrounding the Chargers' 2026 schedule. Concrete, verifiable information will be provided as it becomes available on May 14.
Chargers' away game against the Las Vegas Raiders could take place in the afternoon slate of Week 14.
NFL SCHEDULE LEAK
— NFL Nerd (@NerdingonNFL) May 14, 2026
Chargers at Raiders - Week 14 4:05pm (Dec 13) pic.twitter.com/BrumQRSZMq
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