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Chiefs schedule 2026: Tracker for leaks, rumors, and updates on release
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Kansas City Chiefs ScheduleThe full NFL schedule will be released at 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Thursday. Here’s everything we know so far.Updated May 14, 2026, 3:09 AM UTCLeaks, rumors and updatesWeek 1: The Chiefs will host the Broncos on “Monday Night Football” to open the season on ABC / ESPN.Week 12: The Chiefs will play the Bills on Thanksgiving night, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. The matchup will be the nightcap of the NFL’s annual three-game holiday slate, scheduled to kick off at 7:20 p.m. Arrowhead time on NBC.9 games will be against a playoff team from last season, including both participants in Super Bowl LX: the Patriots and the Seahawks. That was also the case in 2022, when Kansas City took on both the Bengals and the Rams after those two teams faced off in Super Bowl LVI.Outside of division matchups, the Chiefs will have just two rematches:The Bills in Buffalo, although this time, it will be at New Highmark Stadium. Last year, Kansas City lost 28-21 in a Week 9 bout in Orchard Park.The Colts at Arrowhead Stadium is the same situation as last year’s matchup that ended in a 23-20 overtime victory for the Chiefs in Week 12.Before knowing the order and times of Kansas City’s 2026 matchups with these opponents, FanDuel Sportsbook has the Chiefs’ over/under line for regular-season victories at 10.5 wins. The only AFC team with a higher line currently is the Baltimore Ravens, who have the over/under set at 11.5 wins, tied with the Rams for the highest line set by FanDuel.Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.NFL official schedule releaseRelease time: 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Thursday, May 14How to watch: NFL Network | ESPN2 | ESPN App (Streaming)
Takes mentioned in this episode
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“The Chiefs will play the Bills on Thanksgiving night, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.”
Factual schedule announcement with no evaluative content.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“FanDuel Sportsbook has the Chiefs' over/under line for regular-season victories at 10.5 wins.”
Factual betting line with no sentiment.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
Factual comparative statement about betting lines with no sentiment.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“Last year, Kansas City lost 28-21 in a Week 9 bout in Orchard Park.”
Factual recap of prior season result with no sentiment.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“Kansas City took on both the Bengals and the Rams after those two teams faced off in Super Bowl LVI.”
Factual historical comparison with no sentiment.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“The Chiefs will host the Broncos on "Monday Night Football" to open the season on ABC / ESPN.”
Factual schedule announcement with no evaluative content.
- New England Patriots team · neutral
“including both participants in Super Bowl LX: the Patriots and the Seahawks.”
Mentioning teams that participated in Super Bowl LX.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“Kansas City Chiefs ScheduleThe full NFL schedule will be released at 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Thursday.”
Chiefs schedule release announcement
- Denver Broncos team · neutral
“The Chiefs will host the Broncos on “Monday Night Football” to open the season on ABC / ESPN.”
Week 1 matchup
- Buffalo Bills team · neutral
“The Chiefs will play the Bills on Thanksgiving night, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.”
Week 12 matchup
- Indianapolis Colts team · neutral
“The Colts at Arrowhead Stadium is the same situation as last year’s matchup that ended in a 23-20 overtime victory for the Chiefs in Week 12.”
Home matchup
- Baltimore Ravens team · neutral
“The only AFC team with a higher line currently is the Baltimore Ravens, who have the over/under set at 11.5 wins”
Over/under win totals
- Philadelphia Eagles team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
List of teams with high wintal
- Kansas City Chiefs team · positive
“The full NFL schedule will be released at 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Thursday.”
Discussing the release of the Kansas City Chiefs' 2026 season schedule.
- Denver Broncos team · neutral
“The Chiefs will host the Broncos on “Monday Night Football” to open the season.”
Detailing Week 1 matchup between the Chiefs and the Broncos.
- Buffalo Bills team · neutral
“The Chiefs will play the Bills on Thanksgiving night.”
Detailing Week 12 matchup between the Chiefs and bills.
- Seattle Seahawks team · neutral
“including both participants in Super Bowl LX: the Patriots and the Seahawks.”
Mentioning teams that participated in Super Bowl SB LX.
- Cincinnati Bengals team · neutral
“Kansas City took on both the Bengals and the Rams after those two teams faced off in Super Bowl LVI.”
Historical context regarding previous matchups with the Bengals.
- Los Angeles Rams team · neutral
“Kansas City took on both the Bengals and the Rams after those two teams faced off in Super Bowl LVI.”
Historical context regarding previous matchups with the betting lines for the teams.
- Indianapolis Colts team · neutral
“The Colts at Arrowhead Stadium is the same situation as last year’s matchup.”
Discussing a rematch with the Indianapolis Colts.
- Baltimore Ravens team · positive
“The only AFC team with a higher line currently is the Baltimore Ravens, who have the over/under set at 11.5 wins.”
Comparing betting lines for the Chiefs and the Ravens.
- San Francisco 49ers team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
Listing teams with high win totals for the2026 season.
- Buffalo Bills team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
Listing teams with the highest win totals for the 2 -026 season.
- Detroit Lions team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second- highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
Listing teams with high market expectations for the upcoming season.
- Detroit Lions team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
List of teams with high win totals.
- Philadelphia Eagles team · neutral
“Kansas City is tied for the second-highest line among all NFL teams, along with the Bills, 49ers, Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions.”
Listing teams with high win totals for the 2026 season.
- Jordan Schultz player · neutral
“per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.”
Attribution of information regarding the schedule.
- Patriots team · neutral
“including both participants in Super Bowl LX: the Patriots and the Seahawks.”
Mention of teams that participated in Super Bowl LX.
- Kansas City Chiefs team · neutral
“The full NFL schedule will be released at 7 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Thursday.”
Discussion of the upcoming NFL season schedule release.
- Denver Broncos team · neutral
“The Chiefs will host the Broncos on “Monday Night Football” to open the season.”
Mention of Week 1 matchup between Chiefs and Broncos.