The 2026 Denver Broncos schedule is now down to real dates. Preseason is finished, the 53-man roster is set and Denver opens on Monday, September 14 at Kansas City on ESPN and ABC. The Broncos arrive off a 14-3 year, an AFC West title, the AFC’s No. 1 seed and their first AFC Championship Game appearance since the Super Bowl 50 season.
Below is every regular season game with the date, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel, plus the preseason results, the latest roster news and a free printable PDF for the fridge.
Free Printable Denver Broncos Schedule PDF
The printable Denver Broncos schedule fits all 17 regular season games on one page. Every row carries the week, date, opponent, kickoff time in ET and the network, with the Week 10 bye marked and a blank column for scores. Print it, pin it up and follow the season without opening an app.
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2026 Denver Broncos Regular Season Schedule
Denver plays eight home games at Empower Field at Mile High and nine on the road, with the bye in Week 10. All kickoff times are Eastern.
| 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 |
The Thursday and Black Friday games are locked. Sunday night can pull in two games from Weeks 5 through 10 and any game from Weeks 11 through 17, and Monday night can flex a game from Week 12 on, with 12 days notice most of the year and six days from Week 14. Weeks 17 and 18 still have no date or time. The NFL sets the Week 17 windows no later than the end of Week 15 and announces Week 18 once Week 17 finishes. Week 12 at Pittsburgh is the Steelers’ first Black Friday home game.
2026 Denver Broncos Preseason Results
Denver finished the exhibition slate 2-1. The first team offense scored on its opening drives in Atlanta, the reserves struggled against Green Bay, and the roster bubble players closed August with a rout of Minnesota.
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 14 | at Falcons | W 27-7 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | vs Packers | L 13-33 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | vs Vikings | W 34-6 |
The one thing Denver needed to see was Bo Nix moving freely on his repaired ankle. He got that in the Green Bay game and came out clean.
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 dates to circle:
- Week 1, at Chiefs, Mon Sep 14: the Monday night finale to opening week. Kansas City missed the 2025 playoffs after Patrick Mahomes tore knee ligaments in December, and this is his first regular season game back.
- 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.
- Week 8, vs Chiefs, Sun Nov 1: the return leg 48 days after the opener, with a season sweep on the line.
- Week 12, at Steelers, Fri Nov 27: Black Friday on Prime Video, a 3:00 PM ET kickoff with no competing games.
- Week 13, vs Dolphins, Sun Dec 6: Jaylen Waddle faces the team that traded him to Denver.
- 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 at home, the same matchup that closed Denver’s 2025 regular season with a 19-3 win.
Add the two Raiders dates in Weeks 11 and 15 and the AFC West slate spreads across the calendar instead of stacking up in December.
How to Watch the Denver Broncos on TV and Streaming
CBS carries nine games because Denver is an AFC team and CBS holds the AFC package. Prime Video has two, and NBC, FOX, Netflix and ESPN with ABC have one each. Week 13 against Miami sits on FOX, which is a routine cross flex rather than a listing error.
| 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 in most markets, which covers 12 of the 17 scheduled games. Standalone apps handle the rest: Paramount+ for the CBS games, Peacock for Sunday night, FOX One for Week 13, the ESPN app for Week 1, Prime Video for Thursday and Black Friday, and Netflix on Christmas Day. NFL+ streams local and primetime games on phones and tablets, while NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube adds out of market Sunday afternoon games only. One Week 17 Saturday game is a Peacock exclusive, so watch for that if Denver’s trip to New England lands on January 2.
Every game also airs on the Broncos Radio Network, with flagship station KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM in Denver.
Roster and Coaching Update Before Week 1
Denver set its 53-man roster on August 30 and filled a 17-player practice squad the next day. Sean Payton is in his fourth season as head coach, with George Paton in year six as general manager after signing a five year contract through 2030 in May.
Bo Nix starts at quarterback and says the ankle will not limit his mobility. Denver carried three quarterbacks for the first time since 2024, keeping Sam Ehlinger behind Nix and Jarrett Stidham. Jaylen Waddle, acquired from Miami for a pick package headlined by Denver’s 2026 first rounder, joins Courtland Sutton and Evan Engram. J.K. Dobbins leads the backfield on a two year deal signed in March, after three year veteran Jaleel McLaughlin was released.
The defense returns Pat Surtain II, Nik Bonitto and D.J. Jones under coordinator Vance Joseph, whose 2025 unit finished third in points allowed and seventh in yards allowed while giving up the lowest red zone touchdown rate in the league. Joseph was named PFWA Assistant Coach of the Year for it. Edge rusher Jonathon Cooper is on the commissioner’s exempt list and is not eligible to practice or play. Four players opened the year on season ending injured reserve: center Michael Deiter, defensive end Matt Henningsen, linebacker Levelle Bailey and outside linebacker Drew Sanders.
On offense, Davis Webb calls plays in his first year as coordinator, with Logan Kilgore coaching quarterbacks and Ronald Curry coaching receivers. Wil Lutz kicks and Jeremy Crawshaw punts. Denver’s 2026 opponents went 148-141 last season, a .512 winning percentage that ranks 15th toughest in the league.
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 follows in Week 2 on 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. Denver returns in Week 11 at home against Las Vegas on Sunday, November 22.
How many home games do the Broncos have in 2026?
Eight home games at Empower Field at Mile High and nine on the road. Denver hosts Jacksonville, the Rams, Seattle, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Buffalo and the Chargers.
How did the Broncos do in the 2026 preseason?
Denver went 2-1. The Broncos beat Atlanta 27-7 on August 14, lost to Green Bay 33-13 on August 21 and beat Minnesota 34-6 on August 28.
Is there a printable 2026 Denver Broncos schedule?
Yes. The free printable PDF above lists every regular season game with the date, opponent, kickoff time in Eastern Time and TV channel, plus a blank column for scores.
Are the Broncos playing on Christmas in 2026?
Yes. Denver hosts Buffalo on Friday, December 25 at 4:30 PM ET on Netflix. It is a rematch of the divisional round game the Broncos won 33-30 in overtime.
Why are Weeks 17 and 18 listed as TBD?
The NFL holds those dates for flexible scheduling. Week 17 at New England falls on Saturday, January 2 or Sunday, January 3, 2027, and Week 18 against the Chargers falls on January 9 or 10. The league announces the Week 17 windows no later than the end of Week 15.
How can I watch Broncos games without cable?
YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV carry CBS, FOX, NBC and ESPN, which covers 12 of the 17 games. Paramount+, Peacock, FOX One, the ESPN app, Prime Video and Netflix cover the rest, and NFL+ streams local and primetime games on mobile.
The 2026 Denver Broncos schedule offers no soft landing. A Monday night opener in Kansas City, the defending champions in Week 6, Buffalo on Christmas Day and an AFC Championship rematch in New England mean this team gets judged in prime time all season.
Download the free printable Broncos schedule above, keep it somewhere you will see it, and check back here when the NFL sets the Week 17 and Week 18 kickoff times.