Los Angeles Chargers Future Opponents: Full List by Year (Home/Away Breakdowns)

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Los Angeles Chargers Future Opponents: Full List by Year (Home/Away Breakdowns)

As the 2025 NFL season has concluded, Los Angeles Chargers fans are already looking ahead to future matchups as we get into the 2026 NFL Playoffs. We have the Los Angeles Chargers future opponents and schedules here for you. Thanks to the NFL’s fixed scheduling rotation, we know the Chargers’ opponents for upcoming seasons well in advance. The formula ensures each team plays their division rivals twice (home and away), full divisions from the NFC and AFC on a rotating basis, and additional inter-conference games based on the previous year’s standings.

Los Angeles Chargers Future Opponents and Schedules

We break down the Los Angeles Chargers future opponents and schedules starting with 2026, including clear home/away designations. Note that some matchups in later years (especially the “17th game” based on standings) are still TBD and will be finalized after the prior season ends. Opponents are subject to minor changes, but the rotation is locked in.Now, if and when we go to an 18 game season, we’ll come back and add the appropriate game to the given year for you. 

2026 Los Angeles Chargers Opponents & Schedule

We have the printable 2026 Los Angeles Chargers schedule posted up here for you to checkout as details finalize as well as the 2026 future opponents below. You can also checkout the 2027 NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Schedule if you are looking to get an extreme head start on planning. All 2026-27 NFL regular season printable schedules are posted here when you are looking for other teams. 

Home (8 games)Away (9 games)
Denver BroncosBuffalo Bills
Kansas City ChiefsDenver Broncos
Las Vegas RaidersKansas City Chiefs
New England PatriotsLas Vegas Raiders
New York JetsLos Angeles Rams
Arizona CardinalsMiami Dolphins
San Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks
Houston TexansBaltimore Ravens
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2027 Los Angeles Chargers Opponents & Schedule

Here are the 2027 Los Angeles Chargers opponents & schedule for you. 

Home (9 games)Away (8 games)
Denver BroncosBaltimore Ravens
Kansas City ChiefsChicago Bears
Las Vegas RaidersCincinnati Bengals
Cleveland BrownsDenver Broncos
Pittsburgh SteelersDetroit Lions
Green Bay PackersKansas City Chiefs
Minnesota VikingsLas Vegas Raiders
AFC East TBD (same-place finisher)AFC South TBD (same-place finisher)
NFC East TBD (same-place finisher)

2028 Los Angeles Chargers Opponents & Schedule

Here are the 2028 Los Angeles Chargers opponents & schedule for you. 

Home (8 games)Away (9 games)
Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
Kansas City ChiefsHouston Texans
Las Vegas RaidersIndianapolis Colts
Jacksonville JaguarsKansas City Chiefs
Tennessee TitansLas Vegas Raiders
Atlanta FalconsNew Orleans Saints
Carolina PanthersTampa Bay Buccaneers
AFC East TBD (same-place finisher)AFC North TBD (same-place finisher)
NFC West TBD (same-place finisher)

These future opponent lists are based on the official NFL scheduling formula and reliable sources. We’ll update this page as more details (like exact TBD matchups) are confirmed after each season. You can also check out all of the other future NFL schedules here. 

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Will Lewis Editor, Author
Will Lewis has covered sports for over 18 years, specializing in bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis across college hoops, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more. March Madness is his favorite season, fueling his quest for perfect brackets before diving into pro playoffs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Bengals supporter since the Joe Montana era, and now a Padres devotee, Will delivers reliable, fan-first insights at Sports Brackets. Connect on X or comment. He loves talking brackets and more.