The Denver Broncos, along with the rest of the NFL, finally know what their 2026 schedule looks like.
The Denver Broncos had an unfortunate ending to their 2025 season.
Their star quarterback, Bo Nix, was diagnosed with an ankle sprain at the tail end of the AFC Divisional against the Buffalo Bills,
Then, falling to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game.
The Broncos will be looking for revenge next season, trying to once again capture the AFC West title, and we now know who their opponents will be, and when.
Denver announced the schedule with the help of Broncos legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, releasing a four-minute sketch Thursday night.
Now, let's get into the schedule.
Week 1
Denver opens up the season on the road in primetime against the Kansas City Chiefs, in a matchup that may not have QBs Nix or Patrick Mahomes, who suffered an ACL injury at the tail end of 2025. The game is slated for Monday, Sept. 14 at 6:15 pm MT.
Week 2
The first home game of the season will be against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2:05 pm MT, where the Broncos will host QB Trevor Lawrence and company.
Week 3
In another home game, Denver will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 27 pm at 6:20 pm MT.
Week 4
The Broncos will travel to the Bay to face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:25 pm MT.
Week 5
Denver will stay on the West Coast for a matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:05 pm MT.
Week 6
The Broncos will host the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks for Thursday Night Football at 6:15 pm MT.
Week 7
Back on the road, Denver will face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:05 MT.
Week 8
For the second-time this season, the Broncos will face the Chiefs, this time on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:25 pm MT.
Week 9
Now moving East, Denver travels to North Carolina to face off against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11:00 am MT.
Week 10
Bye week.
Week 11
Returning back to Denver for another divisional opponent, the Broncos will host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2:25 pm MT.
Week 12
Traveling to Pennsylvania, the Broncos will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Black Friday, as part of the new Thanksgiving Week format, at 1:00 pm MT.
Week 13
On Sunday, Dec. 6 Denver hosts the Miami Dolphins at 2:05 pm MT.
Week 14
Kicking off a two-game stretch away from Empower Field at Mile High Stadium, the Broncos travel to play the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11:00 am MT.
Week 15
The second matchup against the Raiders will be in Las Vegas, on Dec. 20 at 2:25 pm MT.
Week 16
An AFC Divisional Round rematch is set for Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 at 2:30 pm in Denver against the Buffalo Bills.
Week 17
Another flashback to last season, the Broncos head to New England to square off against the Patriots on either Jan. 2 or Jan. 3, with the time to be determined.
Week 18
The conclusion of the 2026 regular season will be a home game for the Broncos, facing off against the Chargers for the second, and final, time. This game will either be Jan. 9 or Jan 10, and the time is yet to be released.