Colts 2026 Schedule: Early Details Point to Ravens in Week 1

The Colts already know several major pieces of their 2026 schedule, even before the NFL’s full week-by-week reveal. Indianapolis has eight regular-season home games at Lucas Oil Stadium, a London game already on the calendar, and a reported Week 1 opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

What The Team Has Already Confirmed

According to Colts.com in Colts single game tickets on sale tomorrow after NFL Schedule release, Indianapolis will host eight regular-season home games and two preseason games at Lucas Oil Stadium. The same announcement says the home slate includes AFC South opponents plus the Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Dolphins, and Giants.

The team has also already announced an international game in London against the Washington Commanders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, giving the 2026 schedule at least one fixed destination before the full release.

Reported Week 1 Opponent

According to Colts Wire in Report: Colts' Week 1 opponent for 2026 NFL season revealed, the Colts are expected to open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens.

The draft article also cited IndyStar for the same reported opener, but the available corroboration here comes cleanly from Colts Wire.

Tickets and Reveal Timing

Colts.com says fans on the Colts Single Game Priority List get first access to tickets once sales open, and that the full schedule reveal will be carried on NFL Network, Colts.com, and the team’s official app.

Why This Early Picture Matters

Even without the full calendar, the Colts’ outline is already pretty useful. A London game affects travel and rest planning, while a home opener against Baltimore would give Indianapolis an immediate measuring-stick matchup to start the year.

Important Facts

• Indianapolis has eight regular-season home games at Lucas Oil Stadium.
• The Colts are scheduled to play the Commanders in London at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
• The reported Week 1 opponent is the Baltimore Ravens at home.
• The full schedule release will fill in dates, times, and broadcast windows.

What Comes Next

The rest of the picture depends on the official league release. Once that lands, the big questions will be where the London game fits in the calendar, how demanding the opening stretch looks, and whether Indianapolis gets a favorable balance of home and road timing.

Chargers 2026 Schedule: What Is Known Before the Full Release

The Chargers’ 2026 schedule is starting to take shape even before the NFL’s full release. Early reporting already outlines Los Angeles’ opponent matrix, a reported Week 1 matchup, and one useful scheduling quirk: the team is expected to play nine regular-season games at SoFi Stadium.

Opponent Rotation Already Locked In

According to The Athletic in Los Angeles Chargers 2026 schedule: All 4 reigning conference finalists on tap, the Chargers will play the AFC East, the NFC West, and their AFC West rivals twice as part of a 17-game schedule. The report also says Los Angeles was not selected for one of the league’s international games.

The same report notes that the Chargers will face all four teams that reached the previous season’s conference championship round, which adds another layer of difficulty to the slate.

Why SoFi Stadium Will Be Extra Familiar

The Chargers officially have eight home games, but they also play the Rams on the road at SoFi Stadium. That means they are expected to play nine regular-season games in the same building, even though one of them counts as an away game.

Reported Week 1 Matchup

According to Chargers Wire in Chargers schedule: Week 1 opponent revealed for 2026 regular season, the Chargers are expected to open at home against the Arizona Cardinals. Kickoff time and broadcast details were still pending at the time of the report.

Home and Road Opponents

The Athletic lists the Chargers’ home opponents as the Cardinals, Broncos, Texans, Chiefs, Raiders, Patriots, Jets, and Buccaneers. The reported road list includes the Ravens, Bills, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders, Rams, Dolphins, 49ers, and Seahawks.

Important Facts

• The Chargers are not expected to play an international game in 2026.
• They are set to face the AFC East and NFC West.
• The reported Week 1 opponent is Arizona at SoFi Stadium.
• Because of the Rams matchup, the Chargers are expected to play nine regular-season games at SoFi.

What Comes Next

The biggest missing pieces are the actual dates, kickoff windows, and prime-time assignments. Once the full NFL schedule is released, the conversation will shift from opponent strength to rest edges, travel demands, and where the toughest stretches of the season land.