The Kansas City Chiefs are set to shine in the spotlight in 2026, with the NFL scheduling six primetime games featuring the team, even as quarterback Patrick Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL suffered in December. The league’s confidence in the Chiefs’ competitiveness is evident in the robust primetime lineup.
2026 Chiefs Primetime Schedule Breakdown
The Chiefs’ primetime schedule kicks off on Monday, September 7, 2026, with a highly anticipated matchup against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football.
Just one week later, Kansas City will host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football in Week 2.
Following a brief pause in Week 5, the Chiefs return to primetime action on Sunday, October 11, 2026, for an away game against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
The Chiefs’ schedule then heats up on Thursday, November 26, 2026—Thanksgiving night—when they travel to Buffalo for a primetime showdown against the Bills.
In Week 13, Kansas City will take on the Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of one of the most thrilling Monday Night Football games in recent history. This time, the game will air on Prime Video on a Thursday night.
The Chiefs’ primetime slate continues in Week 15, as they host the defending AFC Champion New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.
In Week 17, Kansas City will face the Los Angeles Chargers in an away game on Saturday, January 2, 2027. This matchup is one of four games selected from a pool for two Saturday primetime slots airing on NBC and Peacock.
Finally, the Chiefs could close out the regular season in primetime, as their Week 18 game against the Las Vegas Raiders may be selected as one of the league’s most compelling matchups to air on Saturday, January 9, 2027.
Potential for Additional Standalone Game
In addition to the six confirmed primetime games, the Chiefs may have a seventh standalone game scheduled for the 2026 season, further solidifying their presence on the national stage.
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