Chargers NFL schedule release 2026: Tracking news, rumors, leaks

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 27: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers jogs off the field with Omarion Hampton #8 during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium on December 27, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The week of the 2026 NFL Schedule Release is finally here and things have already gotten underway. The official release of the schedule by the league is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night and there's a good chance we'll be able to piece together most of the slate via leaks and rumors over the next few days.

As always, the major networks will also be making announcements throughout the week. Here's the schedule for that:

NFL Schedule Release Week

Each network is expected to announce select games ahead of the full release on the day of their Upfronts:

Monday, May 11
NBC/Peacock - 10:30 AM
FOX - 4:00 PM
Amazon - 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 12
Disney - 4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 13
NFL Network - 9:00 AM...

- Ozzy (@OzzyNFL) May 8, 2026

The NFL will also announce the international game slate on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. ET. As of now, there have not been any announcements or rumors regarding the Chargers playing overseas in 2026.

With that said, keep it right here for all of this week's leaks, news, and rumors about the Chargers 2026 schedule!

Chargers 2026 OpponentsHome

• Chiefs
• Broncos
• Raiders
• Jets
• Patriots
• Cardinals
• 49ers
• Texans

Away

• Chiefs
• Broncos
• Raiders
• Bills
• Dolphins
• Ravens
• Seahawks
• Rams
• Buccaneers

Chargers Commanders Leaks, Rumors & Reports:

• Chargers will reportedly host the Arizona Cardinals in the regular season opener

Cardinals at Chargers Week 1 https://t.co/4B2zrPAvNb

- Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) May 14, 2026