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Chiefs Face Brutal 2026 Schedule: 6 Primetime Games Await
15 May
Summary
- The Kansas City Chiefs will play six primetime games in the 2026 season.
- The Chiefs face a challenging stretch of games from Week 12 through Week 15.
- Kansas City's schedule includes games against six teams with win totals over 9.5.
The Kansas City Chiefs have learned their 2026 schedule, outlining a demanding road to the playoffs following a disappointing prior season.
Six primetime games are on the docket, including two Monday Night Football contests, two Sunday Night Football matchups, and two Thursday night games. Notably, one of these Thursday games is against the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving.
The period from Week 12 (Thanksgiving) through Week 15 presents the most formidable four-game stretch for the Chiefs. This challenging run includes a game against the NFC's San Francisco 49ers before heading to Los Angeles to face the Chargers.
Kansas City's schedule is particularly tough, featuring six opponents with projected 2026 win totals of at least 9.5 wins. This difficulty stems partly from the AFC West playing the NFC West, a division that included three playoff teams in 2025. The Chiefs' third-place finish in their own division last season also contributes, as they face other third-place teams like the Bengals and Colts, who are expected to contend.
The Chiefs have an early bye week in Week 5, followed by thirteen consecutive weeks of play from October 18 through January 10.
