Chargers 2026 NFL Schedule Release Date Announced

The full Chargers schedule for the 2026 season will be unveiled in mid-May.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:36am

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The NFL has announced that the full 2026 schedule, including the Chargers' opponents and home/away games, will be released to the public in the week of May 11th, likely on May 12th, 13th, or 14th. The Chargers are set to have the 9th toughest schedule in the league based on their opponents' 2025 records.

Why it matters

The release of the NFL schedule is a highly anticipated annual event, as it provides fans with the full slate of games for the upcoming season and allows them to plan their viewing schedules accordingly. For the Chargers, having the 9th toughest schedule means they will face a challenging slate of opponents as they look to build on their performance from the previous season.

The details

ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that the entire 2026 NFL schedule will be unveiled in the week of May 11th, with the specific release date expected to fall between May 12th and May 14th. The Chargers' 2026 opponents include divisional rivals like the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, and Las Vegas Raiders, as well as tough out-of-division matchups against teams like the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams.

  • The 2026 NFL schedule will be released in the week of May 11th, 2026.
  • The specific release date is expected to be between May 12th and May 14th, 2026.

The players

Adam Schefter

An ESPN insider who reported on the upcoming release of the 2026 NFL schedule.

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What they’re saying

“'Circle your calendars for the week of May 11th, which usually is the time that the NFL schedule comes out. ... I would think that we'll get a schedule release announcement sometime around May 12th, May 13th, May 14th. Somewhere between Tuesday the 12th and Thursday the 14th.'”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Insider

What’s next

Fans can mark their calendars for the week of May 11th, 2026, to find out the Chargers' complete 2026 schedule, including dates, times, and opponents.

The takeaway

The release of the 2026 NFL schedule is a highly anticipated event for Chargers fans, as it will provide them with a clear picture of the team's upcoming opponents and allow them to plan their viewing schedules accordingly. With the Chargers facing the 9th toughest schedule in the league, this information will be crucial for fans to understand the challenges the team will face in the upcoming season.