The 2026 Denver Broncos schedule is set, and it bookends the season with heavyweights. Denver opens on Monday Night Football at Kansas City on September 14 and closes with three straight games against 2025 playoff teams. The Broncos arrive off a 14-3 year, an AFC West title, the AFC’s No. 1 seed and their first trip to the AFC Championship Game since the Super Bowl 50 season.
Below is every preseason and regular season game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time, TV channel and streaming home, plus a free printable PDF you can pin to the fridge.
Free Printable Denver Broncos Schedule PDF
The printable Broncos schedule puts all 17 regular season games plus the preseason on one page. Every row carries the week, date, opponent, kickoff time in ET and the network, with the bye week marked so you never scan past it.
There is a blank result column beside each game for scores. Print it, stick it on the fridge or office wall and track the season without opening an app.
Free Download Broncos Printable Schedule
2026 Denver Broncos Preseason Schedule
Three preseason games, all on Friday nights. Denver opens in Atlanta, then hosts Green Bay and Minnesota at Empower Field at Mile High. All three air locally on 9NEWS, and NFL Network picks up the two home games nationally.
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, Aug 14 | at Falcons | 7:00 PM | 9NEWS |
| 2 | Fri, Aug 21 | vs Packers | 9:00 PM | 9NEWS / NFL Network |
| 3 | Fri, Aug 28 | vs Vikings | 9:00 PM | 9NEWS / NFL Network |
Preseason is where the depth chart gets settled: the offensive line rotation, the backup quarterback job and the last few roster spots. Starters usually play sparingly, so the value is in the second and third units.
2026 Denver Broncos Regular Season Schedule
Denver plays eight home games and nine on the road, with the bye in Week 10. The full slate, with all kickoff times converted to Eastern Time:
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) | TV CHANNEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon, Sep 14 | at Chiefs | 8:15 PM | ESPN/ABC |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Jaguars | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | vs Rams | 8:20 PM | NBC |
| 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at 49ers | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | at Chargers | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 6 | Thu, Oct 15 | vs Seahawks | 8:15 PM | Prime Video |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 25 | at Cardinals | 4:05 PM | CBS |
| 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | vs Chiefs | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | at Panthers | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 10 | Nov 15 | Bye Week | None | None |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 22 | vs Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 12 | Fri, Nov 27 | at Steelers | 3:00 PM | Prime Video |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Dolphins | 4:05 PM | FOX |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 13 | at Jets | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 20 | at Raiders | 4:25 PM | CBS |
| 16 | Fri, Dec 25 | vs Bills | 4:30 PM | Netflix |
| 17 | Jan 2 or 3 | at Patriots | TBD | TBD |
| 18 | Jan 9 or 10 | vs Chargers | TBD | TBD |
A few notes on the grid. Week 12 at Pittsburgh is a Black Friday afternoon game at 3:00 PM ET, the first in franchise history. Week 16 falls on Christmas Day. Weeks 6 and 12 are locked, but the Sunday afternoon games from Week 5 through Week 17 are flex eligible, so a CBS window can be moved to Sunday or Monday night.
Weeks 17 and 18 are held back entirely. Week 17 at New England lands on Saturday, January 2 or Sunday, January 3, and the Saturday night window that day is a Peacock exclusive.
Week 18 lands on Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10, and Netflix holds a Saturday game that day.
Key Matchups on the 2026 Denver Broncos Schedule
Ten of Denver’s 17 games come against teams that reached the 2025 playoffs, five at home and five on the road. These are the ones to circle:
- Week 1, at Chiefs, Mon Sep 14: the league’s Monday night finale to opening week, and the first time Denver has ever opened a season on the road at Kansas City. The 2026 season itself kicks off five days earlier, on Wednesday, September 9.
- Week 3, vs Rams, Sun Sep 27: Sunday Night Football at Mile High against a 12-5 NFC contender.
- Week 6, vs Seahawks, Thu Oct 15: the defending Super Bowl champions visit on Thursday night. Seattle beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX.
- Week 8, vs Chiefs, Sun Nov 1: the back half of the Kansas City series just 48 days after the opener, with a season sweep on the line.
- Week 12, at Steelers, Fri Nov 27: Black Friday on Prime Video, an afternoon kickoff on a day with no competition.
- Week 13, vs Dolphins, Sun Dec 6: Jaylen Waddle faces the team that traded him to Denver in the offseason.
- Week 16, vs Bills, Fri Dec 25: a Christmas Day rematch of the divisional round, which Denver won 33-30 in overtime.
- Week 17, at Patriots: the AFC Championship rematch. New England won 10-7 in Denver in January.
- Week 18, vs Chargers: the division finale, the same matchup that closed Denver’s 2025 regular season with a 19-3 win at Mile High.
Add the two dates with the Raiders in Weeks 11 and 15 and Denver’s AFC West slate spans the whole calendar rather than piling up in December.
How to Watch the Denver Broncos on TV and Streaming in 2026
CBS carries the bulk of the schedule with nine games, since Denver is an AFC team and CBS holds the AFC package. The rest splits across national windows: Prime Video has two, and NBC, FOX, Netflix and ESPN with ABC have one each.
Week 13 against Miami sits on FOX rather than CBS, which looks wrong for an AFC matchup but is a routine cross flex the league has allowed since 2014. Weeks 17 and 18 are still unassigned.
| NETWORK | GAMES | WEEKS |
|---|---|---|
| CBS | 9 | 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15 |
| Prime Video | 2 | 6, 12 |
| ESPN / ABC | 1 | 1 |
| NBC | 1 | 3 |
| FOX | 1 | 13 |
| Netflix | 1 | 16 |
| TBD | 2 | 17, 18 |
If you have cut cable, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV carry CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN, which covers 12 of the 17 scheduled games. Fubo got NBC back in June 2026 after a seven month blackout, but affiliates are still rolling out market by market, so confirm your local NBC station is live before you count on it for Week 3.
Each network also sells a standalone app: Paramount+ for the nine CBS games, Peacock for Sunday night, FOX One for the Week 13 Dolphins game and the ESPN app for Week 1. Prime Video handles Thursday and Black Friday, and Christmas Day against Buffalo is on Netflix. NFL+ adds local and primetime games on phones and tablets.
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube carries the out of market Sunday afternoon games on CBS and FOX, which is 10 of Denver’s 17, but none of the national windows.
Every game is also on the Broncos Radio Network, with flagship station KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM in Denver.
What Denver is Working With in 2026
Sean Payton is in his fourth season as head coach and George Paton, who signed a five year extension in May 2026, is in year six as general manager. The offensive staff around them was rebuilt.
Davis Webb replaced Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator, Logan Kilgore moved up to quarterbacks coach and Ronald Curry arrived from Buffalo to coach receivers. Vance Joseph stays as defensive coordinator after a 2025 unit that finished third in points allowed and second in yards allowed.
Bo Nix enters year three at quarterback, back on the field after the ankle surgery that ended his season in the divisional round and pushed Jarrett Stidham into the AFC Championship Game. The headline addition is Jaylen Waddle, acquired from Miami in a package built around Denver’s 2026 first round pick. J.K. Dobbins re-signed at running back. John Franklin-Myers left for Tennessee.
On paper the road is manageable. Denver’s 2026 opponents went 148-141 last season, a .512 winning percentage that ranks 15th toughest of the 32 teams. That is a softer road than Kansas City, Las Vegas and the Chargers face in the same division.
FAQ About the 2026 Denver Broncos Schedule
When does the 2026 Denver Broncos schedule start?
Denver opens on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Kansas City at 8:15 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. The home opener is Week 2, Sunday, September 20 against Jacksonville at 4:05 PM ET on CBS.
When is the Broncos bye week in 2026?
Week 10, the weekend of November 15, 2026. It is Denver’s earliest bye since 2023. The team returns in Week 11 at home against Las Vegas on November 22.
How many home games do the Broncos have in 2026?
Eight home games at Empower Field at Mile High and nine road games. Denver hosts Jacksonville, the Rams, Seattle, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Buffalo and the Chargers.
Is there a printable 2026 Denver Broncos schedule?
Yes. The free printable PDF above lists every preseason and regular season game with the date, opponent, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel, plus space to write in scores.
Which Broncos games are on Prime Video in 2026?
Two. Week 6 against Seattle on Thursday, October 15 at 8:15 PM ET, and the Black Friday game at Pittsburgh on November 27 at 3:00 PM ET.
Are the Broncos playing on Christmas in 2026?
Yes. Denver hosts Buffalo on Friday, December 25 at 4:30 PM ET, streaming on Netflix. It is one of three Christmas games, alongside Packers at Bears and Rams at Seahawks.
How many primetime games do the Broncos have in 2026?
Five standalone national windows: Monday Night Football in Week 1, Sunday Night Football in Week 3, Thursday Night Football in Week 6, the Black Friday game in Week 12 and the Christmas Day game on Netflix in Week 16. Weeks 17 and 18 could add more once the NFL sets those windows.
Why are Weeks 17 and 18 listed as TBD?
The NFL holds those dates back for flexible scheduling. Week 17 at New England lands on Saturday, January 2 or Sunday, January 3, 2027. Week 18 against the Chargers lands on Saturday, January 9 or Sunday, January 10, 2027. Times and channels are announced a few weeks out.
Who is the Broncos head coach in 2026?
Sean Payton, in his fourth season in Denver. George Paton is in his sixth year as general manager. Davis Webb was promoted to offensive coordinator and Vance Joseph returns as defensive coordinator.
How did the Broncos do in 2025?
Denver went 14-3, tying the franchise record of 14 wins in a season set in 1998, won the AFC West and earned the AFC’s No. 1 seed. The Broncos beat Buffalo 33-30 in overtime in the divisional round, then lost the AFC Championship Game to New England 10-7 at home.
How tough is the 2026 Broncos schedule?
Denver’s opponents went 148-141 in 2025, a .512 winning percentage that ranks 15th toughest of the 32 teams. Ten of the 17 games come against 2025 playoff teams, split five at home and five on the road.
Where can I stream Broncos games without cable?
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV carry CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN, which covers 12 of the 17 scheduled games. Standalone apps cover the rest: Paramount+ for CBS, Peacock for Sunday night, FOX One for Week 13, the ESPN app for Week 1, Prime Video for Thursday and Black Friday, and Netflix for Christmas Day. NFL+ streams local and primetime games on mobile.
The 2026 Denver Broncos schedule asks the question directly: after a 14-3 season that ended one game short of the Super Bowl, can this team do it again against a slate with ten playoff opponents?
A Monday night opener in Kansas City, a Christmas Day visit from Buffalo and an AFC Championship rematch in New England mean Denver will be judged in prime time all year.
Download the free printable Broncos schedule above, keep it somewhere you will see it, and check back here when the NFL fills in the Week 17 and Week 18 kickoff times.